The University of California’s Board of Regents on Wednesday is slated to vote on a proposal that could hike tuition rates for incoming students beginning in fall 2027.

The UC system is facing state budget cuts and major uncertainty over federal funding as it continues to navigate ongoing conflicts with the Trump administration .

In a recent message to students, faculty and staff , UC President James Milliken said the system is grappling with “one of the gravest threats in [its] 157-year history,” highlighting fears about potential cuts to the $17 billion in federal funding it receives each year — including $1.7 billion in financial aid for students.

What's in the proposal?

The proposal aims to extend UC’s “Tuition Stability Plan,” which went into effect in 2022. Under that p

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