See where your fees go & how they support you.
Your ASI student fees fund programs, services, and opportunities that enhance your experience at Cal State LA. This page breaks it down clearly so you can see how your fees are used and the impact they make.
Fee Overview
Where your fees go
Your fees are allocated across key areas that support student life, services, and operations. Total projected revenue is $1,192,567, supplemented by $305,928 from ASI reserves. Here's a quick overview of how funding is distributed.
Allocation · 11.2%
Student Government
$167,634
Advocacy, training, travel, grant-in-aid, and student fee referendum outreach.
Allocation · 19.7%
Student & University Support
$295,779
Child Care Center, RSO club funding, campus programming, and marketing.
Operational Support · 57.2%
Personnel & Operations
$857,284
Staff salaries (3% COLA), student assistant wages, benefits, and payroll.
Allocation · 11.9%
Corporate Expenses
$177,799
MOUs, audit, insurance, space rental lease chargebacks, and legal services.
Student Impact
What students actually get
Your fees go beyond numbers — they support real programs, services, and opportunities that benefit students every day.
RSO Club Funding
$40,000 allocated directly to support registered student organizations and co-sponsorships.
Child Care Center
Provides $140,779 to ensure affordable childcare services for student parents.
Civic Leadership
Provides leadership programs, advocacy, and student representation across campus.
Bluebooks & Scantrons
Provides free academic supplies to support student test-taking and success.
Campus Support
Funds $90,000 in campus-wide programming, traditions, and student engagement.
Fee Referendum Outreach
$30,000 dedicated to student education and transparent outreach regarding the upcoming fee referendum.
Student Rights & SCORE
Advocates for student rights, equity, and civic participation in community issues.
Student Well-Being
Promotes health, wellness, and a balanced student experience throughout the year.
Detailed Budget
Detailed breakdown
Explore a detailed breakdown of how funds are distributed across categories and programs for the 2026–2027 fiscal year.
Student Government
$167,634
Student & University Support
$295,779
Personnel
$857,284
Corporate Expenses
$177,799
Our Purpose
Our mission
Input
Create effective avenues for student input into campus governance and decision-making.
Voice
Provide an official platform where student opinion can be heard and represented.
Leadership
Offer meaningful opportunities for civic leadership, service, and growth.
Rights
Protect the rights and interests of individual students and the campus community.
Well-Being
Support the educational, social, physical, and cultural well-being of students.
Student voice
“ASI programs and services make campus life more engaging and supportive for students.”
Revenue & Long-Term Planning
Budget Funding, Reserves & Referendum
A transparent look at how the 2026–2027 operating budget is funded, the utilization of reserve funds, and the upcoming student fee referendum.
Revenue Stream
Student Body Fees
$1,096,949
Direct student fee revenue based on campus enrollment and the fixed $53.75 term rate.
Revenue Stream
Other Revenues
$95,618
Income generated via LAIF investment interest, locker rentals, and leadership endowments.
Operational Balancing
Reserves Utilized
$305,928
Drawn from ASI reserve funds to bridge the revenue gap and sustain student programs without service cuts.
Campus Initiative
Fee Referendum
$30,000
Budgeted outreach funding dedicated to educating and engaging students on the upcoming fee referendum.
Fee Transparency
ASI fee history
ASI student fees have evolved over time to continue supporting programs, services, and student needs across campus.