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 revised revenue is $1,219,283, supplemented by $306,029 from ASI reserves. Here's a quick overview of how funding is distributed.
Allocation · 11.0%
Student Government
$167,634
Advocacy, training, travel, grant-in-aid, and marketing.
Allocation · 19.8%
Student & University Support
$302,027
Child Care Center, RSO club funding, expanded campus programming, and marketing.
Operational Support · 56.8%
Personnel & Operations
$866,784
Staff salaries, student assistant wages, benefits, payroll, and staff travel.
Allocation · 12.4%
Corporate Expenses
$188,867
MOUs, audit, technology, 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 $119,733 in campus-wide programming, traditions, and student engagement.
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
$302,027
Personnel
$866,784
Corporate Expenses
$188,867
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
A transparent look at how the 2026–2027 operating budget is funded and the utilization of reserve funds.
Revenue Stream
Student Body Fees
$1,121,694
Reconciled student fee revenue collected across Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and summer sessions.
Revenue Stream
Other Revenues
$97,589
Income from LAIF investment interest, locker rentals, leadership endowments, and miscellaneous design revenue.
Operational Balancing
Reserves Utilized
−$306,029
Reduction to ASI reserves used to bridge the revenue gap and sustain student programs without service cuts.
Fee Transparency
ASI fee history
ASI student fees have evolved over time to continue supporting programs, services, and student needs across campus.