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Discretionary Fee Waivers

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CA Residents 60 Years of Age or Older
Applies to:	California Residents 60 years of age or older taking state supported classes (not through extended education) at the CSU.
Type:	Discretionary, based on space available and other factors.
Fees Waived:	Tuition Fee Application Fee Student Body Center Fee (reduced to $1) Health Facilities Fee (reduced to $1) Health Services Fee IRA Fee Campus ID Card Fee
Authority:	Education Code 89330 Executive Order 734 (.pdf)
Contact:	Campus Admissions Office

CSU Concurrent Enrollment
Applies to:	Student enrolled at one CSU campus, but taking a class(es) at another CSU.
Type:	Discretionary
Fees Waived:	Tuition Fee All other Mandatory Fees (Students pay the fees of their home institution)
Authority:	Education Code 66751-52 Title 5 CCR 40808, 41030
Contact:	CSU Admissions Office

Graduate Teaching Assistants
Applies to:	Graduate Students employed as Teaching Associates or Graduate Assistants per Education Code 611.
Type:	Discretionary
Fees Waived:	Tuition Fee
Authority:	Education Code 89710 Executive Order 611 (.pdf)
Contact:	Campus Admissions Office or Graduate Advisor

High School Students in Special Programs
Applies to:	High School students participating in special programs approved by an agreement between the HS and the University.
Type:	Discretionary - based on agreements, and other factors.
Fees Waived:	Tuition Fee Application Fee Student Body Center Fee IRA Fee Extension Fees President MAY waive other mandatory fees per agreement.
Authority:	Executive Order 461 (.pdf)
Contact:	Director of HS program, or Campus Admissions Office.

In-State University/College Exchange
Applies to:	Students enrolled at CSU as a part of an exchange program with another university in California.
Type:	Discretionary
Fees Waived:	Tuition Fee (Students pay the fees of their home institution)
Authority:	Ed Code 68123
Contact:	Campus Admissions and Registration Offices

International Student Exchange
Applies to:	Students from universities outside the United States, attending the CSU per an exchange agreement.
Type:	Discretionary
Fees Waived:	Non-Resident Tuition
Authority:	Education Code 89705 Executive Order 605 (.pdf)
Contact:	Campus Admissions and Registration

Non-Resident Students with Financial Need/Scholastic Achievement (not in international exchange)
Applies to:	Non-resident students, not a part of the international exchange program, with financial and or scholastic achievement.
Type:	Discretionary
Fees Waived:	Non-Resident Tuition
Authority:	Education Code 89706 & 89707 Executive Order 605 (.pdf)
Contact:	Campus Admissions and Registration

Out of State - Public University / Student Exchange
Applies to:	Students attending the CSU on an exchange program from a public university in another state.
Type:	Discretionary
Fees Waived:	Non-Resident Tuition
Authority:	Education Code 68124
Contact:	Campus Admissions Office

System Study Abroad Program
Applies to:	Students enrolled in the CSU systemwide Study Abroad Program.
Type:	Discretionary
Fees Waived:	All campus-based mandatory fees.
Authority:	Executive Order 799 (.pdf)
Contact:	Systemwide Study Abroad Program or Campus Registrar

Survivor Benefits
Applies to:	CSU Employee Spouses and Dependants - whose spouse or parent died in the line of work at CSU, or whose work related injury caused their death.
Type:	Discretionary
Fees Waived:	All Category I and Category II fees.
Authority:	Executive Order 662
Contact:	Campus Admissions Office and Human Resources