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Proposed Success Fee

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UPDATE:

Two weeks ago, CSU Chancellor White approved a phased-in plan that establishes a mandatory Student Success Fee of $560 per student per academic year to be implemented over a five year period. Beginning in spring 2015 the rate will be $35 per student, increasing by an additional $35 each semester through fall 2018.

In addition, the following administrative changes will be made: 

  • Student tuition and fee payment plans will be expanded to five installments, instead of the current three, and payments will be aligned with financial aid disbursements;
  • The appointment of two additional students to the University Budget Committee to provide a stronger student voice on matters concerning the university budget, including allocating funds from the Student Success Fee;
  • A Student Success Scholarship Grant program will be implemented to assist students who may be overly burdened financially as a result of the fee.

The goal with the Student Success Fee is to further strengthen the learning environment at California State University, Dominguez Hills, and provide students with a full range of resources necessary to support their academic endeavors and ensure they are not hindered in their progress towards graduation. 

If CSUDH initiated a Student Success Fee of $280 per student per semester it would generate approximately $7.5 million annually. The funds could support the hiring of academic advisors and faculty, upgrading of classrooms, labs, and equipment; in essence, the money would be used to give students the instructional and support services and facilities to help them be successful at CSUDH and beyond.

Expenditure of funds would be monitored by a committee of students, faculty, staff, and administrators and an annual accountability report would be generated for distribution to the campus, including to the Associated Students Inc., the University Budget Committee, the Academic Senate, etc.

Consider these facts: the average net price to attend a public 4-year university nationally is $10,471; the CSU average is $6,519; for CSUDH it is $6,095. This equates to fewer resources for CSUDH students in comparison to what students receive at other institutions of higher education across the country and even within the CSU. CSUDH has the second lowest mandatory campus fees in the CSU which places the campus $591 lower than the CSU average of $1,223.

Tuition Increase
The Board of Trustees approved a tuition increase at their March 21-22, 2017 board meeting. For more information about tuition, review the CSU Tuition & Fees resource.

The Student Success Fee allows the university to invest the funds generated in support of activities, faculty, staff, equipment, and facilities that directly impact CSUDH students. The following are some of the priorities that have been identified by students, faculty, and staff:

  • Upgrade classrooms, laboratories, equipment, and other instructional space
  • Increased course offerings to facilitate graduation
  • Hire additional academic advisors
  • Hire additional faculty to expand and support programs and course offerings
  • Expand tutoring hours & subjects covered
  • Increase service learning & civic engagement opportunities
  • Increase joint student faculty research opportunities
  • Improve library resources including student access to e-resources and e-learning
  • Strengthen career development services for students
  • Enhance graduate school preparation
  • Increase student internships, domestic and international
  • Hire staff to increase student support services such as veteran’s programs, women’s resource center, diversity programs, etc.
  • Upgrade computer labs, software, and IT support
  • Increase funding for intercollegiate athletics
  • Enhance student leadership development programs

A conversation about the feasibility and benefit of a student success fee is being initiated with student groups, faculty, and staff. The CSUDH community has an opportunity to provide their input via various group meetings, town hall, and via email: studentsuccessfee@csudh.edu.