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Proposed Fee Increase Process
The Student Fee Advisory Committee (SFAC) is providing oversight to an alternative consultation process to consider adjusting existing (Category II) fees. These fees have a direct correlation to the enhancement of several key student services and programming on campus. Each of the fees pertains to supporting our Cultural Academic Resource Centers (formerly known as Equity and Affinity Centers), Recreational Sports, and Student Health and Counseling Services.
Given the complexity of the issues and the potential impact on the student body, President Wood has decided that an alternative consultation process will be 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 services, as well as engage students throughout the process with multiple open dialogue forums and presentations. The goal of this process is to ensure students gain an in-depth understanding of all the benefits before providing their input.
Hybrid Forums and Town Hall Information
We will host a series of open forums to discuss the proposed fee increases and gather feedback. During the sessions, students can ask more about the specifics of each fee and share their points of view. Food will also be provided for attendees.
Current Dates for Open Forums & Town Hall:
Open Forums:
- Monday, August 12, 1:00-2:30 pm in University Union, Cottonwood Suites I & II. Monday Forum Zoom Session
- Tuesday, August 13, 1:00-2:30 pm in University Union, Cottonwood Suites I & II. Tuesday Forum Zoom Session A
- Tuesday, August 13, 6:00-7:30 pm in University Union, Cottonwood Suites I & II. Tuesday Forum Zoom Session B
- Wednesday, August 14, 1:00-2:30 pm in University Union, Forest Suite. Wednesday Forum Zoom Session
Town Hall:
- Thursday, August 15, 1:00-2:30 pm in University Union, Pacific Suite. Town Hall Zoom Session
Following the collection of student feedback, SFAC will meet to review the responses, deliberate on the proposed fees, and ultimately make a recommendation to President Wood.
Proposed Student Fee Increases
Student Health Fee Information
Instructionally Related Activities Fee Information
Recreational Sports Fee Information
General FAQs
Five student fees, Student Health, Instructionally Related Activities (IRA), Recreational Sports, Intercollegiate Athletics & Spirit and Non-Resident, are being proposed at Sac Sate. Due to limited funds, Sac State’s resources have fallen behind in keeping pace with growing and changing needs. By passing these proposed fees, Sac State can continue to foster the well-being and success of students.
Student Health - Investing in mental health services would greatly improve counseling services by reducing wait times, improving access to care, and ensuring that every student receives timely and effective medical support.
IRA - The fee increase would enable Cultural Academic Resource Centers to provide students with increased staffing and expand operations, which would aid underserved communities on campus.
Recreational Sports - The Sacramento State Sports Club Program would use the increased budget to hire more staff, develop new facilities, and reduce student-athletes' out-of-pocket expenses.
Intercollegiate Athletics & Spirit – This fee will be utilized to improve and modernize Sac State’s athletics facilities and provide scholarship support for student-athletes who participate in club sports.
Non-Resident – This area would support scholarship programs, internships, career development and orientation, which would ensure higher retention and success rates.
Why do I have to provide feedback by attending an open forum?
The California State University system has established two mechanisms for increasing fees as outlined in Executive Order 1102 (https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6590675/latest/). The mechanism identified for these proposed fee increases is alternative consultation.
Alternative consultation enables Sac State to meaningfully engage the campus community regarding the three proposed fees. Open forums are held to ensure that students understand the fees and have the opportunity to ask questions.
CSUS values student input and consultation, so students will complete a form to provide feedback to the Student Fee Advisory Committee (SFAC).
The scheduled open forums will take place from August 12-14.
Please remember to bring your OneCard to the open forum.
Students are welcome to attend multiple forums. However, each student may only submit feedback once for each fee.
If any proposed fee increases are passed, this would take effect in Fall 2025.
The Student Fee Advisory Committee (SFAC) will make a recommendation to the President based on the consultative process, including open Forums and the Town Hall. Formal announcement will be sent.
The Student Fee Advisory Committee (SFAC) will compile and analyze student feedback, engage in committee discussions, and ultimately make a recommendation to CSUS President Wood based on student feedback.
President Wood is responsible for making the final campus decision. If approved by the President, the recommendation will move on to the California State University Chancellor for final review and approval.
The Forums are designed to provide information only to students, while the Town Hall is open to the campus community (faculty, staff, and students).
FAQs Related to the Student Fee Advisory Committee and History of Fees
SFAC is an acronym for the Student Fee Advisory Committee. This is a campus committee consisting of students, faculty, staff and administrators.
It has been numerous years since these fees were increased. The IRA fee has been increased 31 years, the student health fee was last increased 14 years ago, and the recreational sports fee hasn’t changed in the past few decades.
Yes, other campuses have similar fees. Please visit the website below to learn about fees at the other 22 California State University system campuses.
https://www2.calstate.edu/attend/paying-for-college/csu-costs/tuition-and-fees/campus-mandatory-fees
The Higher Education Price Index, or HEPI, is an inflation index designed specifically for higher education. Additional information can be found on the Commonfund website:
https://www.commonfund.org/commonfund-institute/higher-education-price-index-hepi-2/
The cost of student services increases annually due to inflation and other factors. The new fee amount ensures that quality services provided to students can be sustained over time.