CSU Budget

The California State University budget represents our commitment to providing a high-quality education to all students, ensuring access and affordability through Graduation Initiative 2025 and additional programs aimed at student success. The Systemwide Budget Office develops and administers the budget for the 22 universities* and the Office of the Chancellor, where it sets systemwide tuition and fees and provides strategic
financial planning that guides the CSU's operations.

Operating Budget Plan

Each year, the CSU submits an operating budget plan for the following academic year to the state Legislature.

2026-27 Operating Budget Plan

Past Operating Budget Requests

Tuition & Fees

Find information about systemwide tuition, campus mandatory fees and comparison institution rates.

Learn About CSU Tuition & Fees

Fee Policies and Process

Details about the Student Tuition and Fee Policy, including FAQs, reporting requirements and an index of common campus fees.

Learn About Fee Policies

Budget Allocation Memos

Find official memos distributed to provide information to campuses regarding budget allocation memos and other important directives.

See Budget Allocation Memos

Budget Advocacy Efforts

Learn about the latest Budget Advocacy efforts to stop CSU cuts to system funding. Make your voice heard.

Learn About Budget Advocacy

Legislative Reports

Find reports on various issues that the CSU submits to the legislature.

Find Legislative Reports

Maintenance of New Facilities

Find current and historical Maintenance of Facilities location, size and cost amounts.

2026-27 New Facilities Costs

Previous Years Facilities Cost Pages

About Us

Learn about our mission and the hard-working people that make up the CSU Systemwide Budget Office.

Learn About Us

* Transition to 22 universities in progress, as Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and Cal Maritime will officially integrate in fall 2026.