Contact Your Legislator

I am a proud graduate of Cal State Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), which is part of the California State University (CSU) system. While Governor Newsom’s May Revise lessened the proposed budget cuts to the system, the CSU’s significant fiscal challenges continue. As the legislature crafts the state budget, I respectfully urge you to protect CSU funding by stopping the proposed $144 million cut and upholding the commitments outlined in the Multi-Year Compact.

While I recognize the state’s budget challenges, reducing the CSU’s funding will harm its 460,000 students, delay thousands of students from graduating and entering the workforce and hinder economic growth. The CSU and each of its universities such as CSUDH are of critical importance to our state and community. Fully funding the CSU will ensure access for thousands of California students, will help keep tuition affordable, and will ensure students have the support they need in and out of the classroom. Each campus represents the best of what California has to offer in terms of high-quality education, workforce development, and social mobility. I know this from firsthand experience as a graduate from CSUDH. My degree from CSUDH has made it possible for me to build a better life for myself and contribute back to the economy.

Budget cuts would force campuses to make additional reductions, weakening workforce preparedness and harming students, staff and faculty. Additionally, the proposed cut of $144 million is 3% of the CSU’s state funding. I urge you to prioritize CSU’s funding in the 2025-26 state budget and to not cut its funding.

Thank you for your consideration of this request and for your support of the CSU and its students.