Student Involvement & Representation Fee (SIRF)

Student Involvement and Representation Fee (SIRF)

On January 28, 2015, the CSU Board of Trustees adopted the Student Involvement and Representation Fee (SIRF), which went into effect in Fall 2015.

Submitted by the California State Student Association (CSSA), SIRF is a voluntary $2 per-term fee assessed to each CSU student. The goal of this fee is to establish a more stable, independent, and expanded statewide student association.

SIRF replaces CSSA’s previous funding sources, which included:

  • Associated Students membership dues

  • Fundraising

  • Grants from the CSU Chancellor’s Office

What is CSSA?

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The California State Student Association (CSSA) is a non-profit student organization founded in 1959 by CSU student body presidents. Recognized by the CSU Board of Trustees as the official voice of CSU students, CSSA advocates for accessible, affordable, and high-quality education throughout the CSU system.

CSSA student leaders regularly engage with:

  • The CSU Chancellor’s Office

  • The CSU Board of Trustees

  • The Governor of California

  • The State Legislature

They work to influence higher education policy and represent the interests of hundreds of thousands of CSU students.

🔗 Learn more about CSSA programs and activities at: www.csustudents.org

Opting Out of the Student Representation Fee

Students have the option to opt out of the Student Representation Fee each semester.

Opt-Out Deadline

The deadline to opt out is the census date — the 20th day of instruction for each term. After this date, students will no longer be able to opt out for that semester.

How to Opt Out

  1. You must be registered for classes before you can access the opt-out option.

  2. Log in to Your Student Center

  3. Click “Account Inquiry”

  4. Select the “Activity” Tab

    • You will see a breakdown of your account activity for the past six months.

    • The Student Representation Fee will appear as a non-mandatory charge with the option to opt out.

  5. Follow the Opt-Out Instructions

    • Select the opt-out option next to the Student Representation Fee.

Note: You must opt out every semester if you do not wish to be charged this fee.

For detailed, step-by-step instructions, refer to the: How to Opt Out of the Student Representation Fee guide.