January 2024

Financial Aid

Changes in California Student Aid Commission General Fund Spending

Reflects Governor's Budget Proposals, 2024-25 (In Millions)

2023-24 Revised Spending $3,055
Ongoing Spending  
Cal Grant baseline adjustments $148
Middle Class Scholarship baseline adjustment 16
Employee compensation adjustments a
Subtotal ($164)
One-Time Initiatives  
Golden State Teacher Grants $128b
Subtotal ($128)
Remove 2023-24 one-time funding -$401
Total -$108
2024-25 Proposed Spending $2,947
a Less than $500,000.  
b The 2021‑22 Budget Act appropriated $500 million General Fund to be spent annually from 2021‑22 through 2025‑26. Amount shown reflects anticipated General Fund spending in 2024-25. The Governor's budget also includes $6 million in reimbursement authority for the program in 2024-25.