Staff Publications 2026 Higher Education and Tuition Forecast Subject: Fiscal Policy & Taxes Higher Education State Revenue & Budget Published: March 11, 2026 Publishing Agency: Legislative Council Staff This memorandum presents the 2026 Legislative Council Staff forecast for the state public institutions of higher education. The forecast provides projections of resident and nonresident full-time equivalent (FTE) student enrollment for the current year (FY 2025-26) and budget year (FY 2026-27). The forecast also includes projected tuition revenue for FY 2025-26. View Document