An alternative consultation process was conducted from February 3 to March 4, 2025. Led by the Student Fee Advisory Committee (SFAC), the 30-day campaign informed students about the purpose and impact of Category II mandatory fees—many of which have remained unchanged for over a decade. These fees support essential services and programs that enhance student life at CSUCI.
Outreach included:
- Weekly emails and social media posts
- Two in-person and two virtual information sessions
- Eight tabling events across campus, including evenings
- A student survey
Student feedback from the campaign informed SFAC’s April 18, 2025, recommendation memo to the University President. The proposal includes phased fee increases and adoption of the Higher Education Price Index (HEPI) to guide future inflationary adjustments—ensuring long-term financial sustainability. Additionally, a proposed increase to the Associated Students Inc. (ASI) fee will go to a student referendum in Fall 2025. If approved, HEPI-based adjustments will begin in FY 2028–29.
Approved Fee Increases – Effective Spring 2026
On May 2, 2025, the University President approved phased increases (over five years)
to the following Category II fees.
- Student Health Services
- Recreation & Athletics
- Materials, Services, Facilities & Technology
- Instructionally Related Activities
- Orientation
Most students will have these fees covered by financial aid.
We appreciate the students who engaged in this process. Your input helped shape a forward-looking plan to sustain the services and programs that enhance your academic and campus experience.