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Proposed Student Fee Increase

Proposed Student Fee Increase

In spring 2025, Fresno State's Campus Fee Advisory Committee (CFAC) began providing oversight to an alternative consultation process to consider adjusting existing campus mandatory (Category II) fees. The proposed fee increase seeks to improve the university's capacity to support students by resolving the issues most important to them and delivering on an enriching college experience that fosters academic success, provides comprehensive student support services, and cultivates a vibrant student life. 

Given the complexity of the issues and the potential impact on the student body, President Jiménez-Sandoval decided that an alternative consultation process is the best way to gather informed and meaningful feedback. The alternative consultation process is intended to educate students on the potential benefits of the proposed increase, as well as engage students throughout the process with multiple open-dialogue forums and presentations. The goal of this process is to ensure that students gain an in-depth understanding of all the benefits before providing their input, which can include proposing other programs or initiatives that will address current needs and elevate the Fresno State student experience.

16years since major student fee increase
58%of all students will have this fee covered through financial aid
3rdlowest student fees in the California State University

 

Fee Proposal

In the 16 years since the last major student fee increase in 2008, student needs have evolved, costs have increased, and our commitment to maximizing the value of student fee dollars has only grown stronger. To ensure that we can continue to meet these evolving needs, provide the support students deserve, and enhance the value of their investment, Fresno State is proposing a $495/year increase that would generate approximately $11,385,000 annually.

2025 Student Fee Increase Proposal
Proposed Allocation of Student Fee Funds

The funds will be allocated exclusively to initiatives that directly and meaningfully benefit Fresno State students and would be distributed across the following three main categories:

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Academic Success

Academic and career services are fundamental to fulfilling Fresno State’s mission of empowering students through a transformative education and ensuring that they have the resources and opportunities to thrive in their educational journeys.Academic Success Initiatives
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Support Services

We recognize that students' academic success is deeply connected to their personal well-being. By investing in holistic support services, we remove barriers, allowing students to focus on learning and reach their fullest potential.Student Support Initiatives
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Student Life

A vibrant campus life strengthens students' sense of community and increases networking and professionalization opportunities, both of which fuel their motivation and contribute directly to their personal and academic success.Student Life Initiatives

Thank you for your feedback

We're dedicated to keeping students informed and involved in decisions that affect them, and the alternative consultation process has been all about meaningful engagement. Thank you for submitting your feedback to the CFAC by completing an online survey or sharing your points of view at our open forums. Your thoughts and feedback have been essential to the consultation process and will help inform the CFAC and president before making a decision in early April 2025.

FAQs

Yes. Fresno State has the third-lowest student fees in the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system. Even with the proposed increase, total fees will still remain below the CSU average and those at our Valley sister-universities, CSU Bakersfield and Stan State.  

If the proposed fee increase is passed, this would take effect in Fall 2025.

The proposed student fee increase aims to directly enhance the student experience at Fresno State by addressing key needs identified by students. Informed by student feedback, funds will be allocated to expand academic support services like tutoring and career preparation, remove barriers to student success through improved access to resources, and enrich campus life with more social and competitive experiences.

The California State University system has established two mechanisms for increasing fees as outlined in Executive Order 1102. The mechanism identified for this proposed fee increase is alternative consultation.

Alternative consultation enables the university to meaningfully engage the campus community regarding the proposed fee. Open forums are held to ensure that students understand the fees and have the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback.

The Campus Fee Advisory Committee (CFAC) will compile and analyze student feedback, engage in committee discussions, and ultimately make a recommendation to President Jiménez-Sandoval based on student feedback.

President Jiménez-Sandoval is responsible for making the final campus decision. If approved by the president, the recommendation will move on to the CSU Chancellor for final review and approval.

CFAC is a campus committee consisting of students, faculty, staff and administrators. Learn more about the committee's activity. 

The CFAC will make a recommendation to the president based on the consultative process, including upcoming open forums. A formal announcement will be sent.