Cal State Costs Rise with New Fee

By Katie Porter  

New fees implemented at some Cal State schools are increasing semester costs by several hundred dollars.

Despite student protests, 11 CSUs will charge a Student Success Fee that goes towards overall campus funding, including improving Internet services and hiring more staff.

The exact fee amount varies depending on the campus, ranging from $60 at CSU Fullerton to $630 at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

Opponents say the fee is a way to get around tuition freezes that were announced in 2012.