In July 2021, the Regents approved the UC Student Association (UCSA) Systemwide Fee. It’s an annual fee of $7 per undergraduate student that students can choose to manually opt out of.
Funds from these fees are used to support the UCSA. The fees went into effect in Fall 2022.
FAQs About the UC Student Association Fee (UCSA Systemwide Fee)
What Does It Mean to Opt-Out?
Once a student has elected to opt out of the fee, their opt-out status will remain in effect for the duration of their undergraduate career at the campus.
What Happens If I Transfer to a Different UC or Start A New Program?
Students will not be required to opt out of the fee for each term or academic year, but will be required to opt out again when beginning a new academic career, such as a graduate program or transferring to a new UC campus.
What If I Want to Opt Back In?
Students may elect to reverse their opt-out status and begin paying the fee again. This decision will take effect at the start of the next academic term.
When is the Deadline to Opt-Out?
Students must opt out before the end of the fifth week of instruction.
What If I Miss the Opt-Out Deadline?
Where Can I Learn More?
More information about the UCSA fee is available on the UCSA website at UC Student Association (UCSA) Systemwide Fee. You can also read more about systemwide fees at the UC Office of the President.
Changing Your Status in CalCentral
A task in CalCentral allows students to either opt in or opt out of these student association fees.
To change your status:
- In CalCentral, go to My Dashboard.
- In the Tasks card, find the task called UC Student Association. The task may either be under the Incomplete tab, or under the Completed tab in the Student Tasks section.
- Open the task. Choose to either “opt-in” or “opt-out.”
In CalCentral, the task is labeled the UC Student Association Fee. The page provides information about the fee, which is an optional charge of $7.00 per year ($3.50 per semester) for undergraduate students. It states that the fee is billed to student accounts and also provides links to the UCSA website and the Office of the Registrar for more details. The page provides the option to “Return,” “Opt-Out,” and “Opt-In.” Image source: Office of the Registrar.
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