California Budget Deficit Threatens Financial Aid Expansion: State Legislative Analyst

California Gov. Gavin Newsom leaves the stage after delivering his budget proposal in Sacramento on Jan. 10, 2023. José Luis Villegas/AP Photo

The expansion of financial aid for California’s college and university students may not happen next year as planned due to insufficient revenue, according to state analysts.

Gov. Gavin Newsom pledged in his 2022-23 fiscal year budget to expand access and eligibility to Cal Grant, the state’s financial aid program for college and university students, beginning in 2024.