More Funding, Same Struggle: Why Students Still Can’t Afford College

As of the most recent state budget, Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a $350 million dollar increase to the budget, aligning with his compact to the UC and CSUs that he will increase their budget by 5% during the years 2022-2027. While this budget is predicted to offset research and funding cuts made to the public university system under the current administration, the California government still fails to address the underlying systemic issues that cause economic hardship to students of color.

StateBeebe PerezMarch 2, 2026funding, college, Gavin Newsom, student loans, minorities, beebe perezComment