Submit public comment to the CSU Board of Trustees
Join the AS Board of Directors in opposing the proposed CSU Tuition Increase & submit a public comment to the Board of Trustees. Request to speak during live public comment virtually by providing a written request to trusteesecretariat@calstate.edu before Monday, September 11th. Make sure to mention that you will be speaking on the Proposed Tuition Increase in your email. Public comment will take place on Tuesday, September 12th beginning at 9 am. For more info: bit.ly/3QW1Hzv
Join the AS Board of Directors in opposing the proposed CSU tuition increase! Below is a copy of the pre-filled email; an optional custom message may be added in the form above!
Dear CSU Board of Trustees,
As a CSU student, I strongly oppose the proposed tuition increase.
This proposal threatens the accessibility and affordability of higher education, and is contrary to the CSU’s mission of accessible higher education.
The proposal lacks sufficient restructuring for financial aid, meaning that 40% of students would shoulder an increased financial burden without sufficient resources to help them afford their education. Although 60% of CSU students have their tuition and fees covered by aid, students are still experiencing affordability issues because of the total cost of attendance, including insufficient resources to address their basic needs.
The cumulative effect of yearly tuition increases can result in long-term financial consequences for students, which could result in higher levels of student loan debt and delayed career advancements. In an era where enrollment is down and institutional barriers to education remain, the proposed tuition increase would be detrimental to our students.
I implore you to vote no on the proposed tuition increase!
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