6980 Student Aid Commission
Major Program Changes
  • A net decrease of $304.6 million General Fund for the Cal Grant program in 2016-17 to reflect removal of $520.9 million in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) reimbursements budgeted for 2015-16 and inclusion of $825.5 million in TANF reimbursements budgeted for 2016-17. These reimbursements directly offset General Fund expenditures for the program.

  • An increase of $88.7 million General Fund in 2016-17 to reflect estimated costs of the Cal Grant Program.

  • An increase of $34 million General Fund in 2016-17 to continue implementation of the Middle Class Scholarship Program pursuant to current law.