Assembly subcommittee weighs budget plan that halves Middle Class Scholarship coverage as Cal Grant spending rises
Lawmakers heard that the governor's budget would cut Middle Class Scholarship award coverage from prior levels to 17.5% for 2026-27 (about $513 million ongoing) while increasing Cal Grant spending as enrollment and tuition grow; UC, CSU and aid officials warned students could shoulder more borrowing or work hours.
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Chair Alicia Alvarez convened the Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Education Finance to hear testimony on the governor's higher-education proposals, including changes to the Middle Class Scholarship program and projected increases in Cal Grant spending.
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