The 2012-13 Budget
Higher Education
Summary of LAO Higher Education Findings and Recommendations
Analysis of the Governor's Higher Education Proposal
Report in PDF Format
Webcast
Executive Summary
Introduction
Overview of Governor's Higher Education Proposal
Recent Funding History
New Approach To Higher Education Budgets
Accountability and Annual Increases
Flexibility Provisions
Debt Service Payments
Retirement Costs
Community Colleges
Overview of the Governor's Budget Proposal for Community Colleges
Fee–Revenue Shortfall
Governor's Back–up Plan for CCC
CCC Categorical Flexibility
Financial Aid
Governor's General Fund Solutions Centered on Cal Grants
Alternatives to Proposed Financial Aid Reductions
Rethinking the Community College Fee Waiver Program to Better Promote Student Success and Assess Need
Trigger Plan