ASI Student Fees

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.

2025–2026 budget snapshot

$1,432,795

Total approved ASI budget for the 2025–2026 academic year.

What Your Fees Support

  • Student organizations and events
  • Campus resources and services
  • Advocacy and student representation

Fee Overview

Where your fees go

Your fees are allocated across key areas that support student life, services, and operations. Here's a quick overview of how funding is distributed.

Allocation · 9.2%

Student Government

$132,445

Advocacy, training, travel, grant-in-aid, and student government support.

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Allocation · 19.5%

Student & University Support

$279,129

Student support, university programs, childcare support, marketing, and programming.

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Operational Support · 59.6%

Personnel & Operations

$853,809

Salaries, benefits, payroll, recruitment, and staff development.

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Allocation · 11.7%

Corporate Expenses

$167,412

MOUs, audit, insurance, lease charges, subscriptions, and operating costs.

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Student Impact

What students actually get

Your fees go beyond numbers — they support real programs, services, and opportunities that benefit students every day.

RSO Funding

Supports registered student organizations through funding and resources.

Civic Leadership

Provides leadership programs, advocacy, and student representation.

Child Care Center

Offers affordable childcare services for student parents.

Bluebooks & Scantrons

Provides free academic supplies to support student success.

Campus Support

Funds campus-wide programs, events, and student services.

Student Rights & Resources

Advocates for student rights and provides essential resources.

SCORE Advocacy

Supports student engagement in civic and community issues.

Student Well-Being

Promotes health, wellness, and a balanced student experience.

Detailed Budget

Detailed breakdown

Explore a detailed breakdown of how funds are distributed across categories and programs.

Student Government

$132,445

Grant-In-Aid$106,295
Marketing & Advertisement$4,250
Specialized Training$10,000
Student Government Travel$11,900

Student & University Support

$279,129

Child Care Center$140,779
Marketing & Advertisement$28,350
Programming$90,000
Student Org. Funding & Co-Sponsorship$20,000

Personnel

$853,809

Student Assistant Wages$127,590
Staff Salaries$475,370
Benefits$238,677
Staff Training & Development$2,000
Recruitment$122
Payroll Charges$10,000

Corporate Expenses

$167,412

University Services MOU's$61,760
Auditing Services$31,100
Fee Collection Services$8,836
Lease Chargebacks$31,979
Insurance Premiums$12,305
Supplies/Services$8,135

Our Purpose

Our mission

01

Input

Create effective avenues for student input into campus governance and decision-making.

02

Voice

Provide an official platform where student opinion can be heard and represented.

03

Leadership

Offer meaningful opportunities for civic leadership, service, and growth.

04

Rights

Protect the rights and interests of individual students and the campus community.

05

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.”

— Cal State LA Student

Fee Transparency

ASI fee history

ASI student fees have evolved over time to continue supporting programs, services, and student needs across campus.

Executive Order
Effective Date
Total Fee
EO 200
05/15/1974
$26.00
EO 437
05/31/1984
$38.00
EO 527
05/02/1988
$42.00
EO 545
Fall 1989
$54.00
EO 576
Fall 1991
$60.50
EO 654
Fall 1996
$71.25
Semester Conversion
2016
$53.75