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Student Fees

This page provides guidance and resources for the financial administration and reporting of UC San Diego student fees.

The Budget & Financial Analysis (B&FA) department provides financial oversight, guidance, and administrative support for student fees at UC San Diego. Working in partnership with campus departments and University stakeholders, B&FA helps ensure that student fee funds are budgeted, managed, and reported in accordance with University of California policies and campus guidelines.

Student fees fund a variety of programs, services, and initiatives that support the student experience and the University's educational mission. Each fee category may have specific requirements related to its use, approval process, and financial reporting. B&FA supports these activities by providing budget and financial analysis, coordinating annual reporting requirements, and assisting campus partners with the administration of student fee funds.

This webpage serves as a central resource for information on the student fee categories supported by B&FA, including fee-specific policies, reporting requirements, and related resources.

Student Fee Levels

Information on University of California (UC) systemwide fees and UC San Diego student fee levels is available at the following links:

UCOP Annual Fees Reporting

The University of California requires annual student fee reporting from all UC campuses. Budget & Financial Analysis (B&FA) department coordinates UC San Diego's annual student fee reporting submissions to the University of California Office of the President (UCOP) in collaboration with campus partners.

The following resources provide information on UC San Diego's annual reporting requirements and related UCOP guidance:

Additional information on UCOP student fee policies and reporting requirements is available below:

 

Course Materials and Services Fees (CMSF)

Initial Considerations

Prior to submitting a Course Materials and Services Fee (CMSF) proposal, it is recommend to first have a conversation with your department and divisional leadership to assess if alternative funding support options are available.

 

Proposal Deadlines

The CMSF review cycle typically includes accepting proposals in the fall quarter for the following academic year (AY) (i.e. proposals in Fall 2025 for the 2026-27AY). However, CMSF proposals for the 2026-27 AY will be accepted sometime during Winter 2026 quarter pending assessed impacts of the TSS implementation.

CMSF Proposal Deadline for implementation in Spring quarter 2026: Friday 11/07/2025

CMSF Proposal Deadline for implementation in the 2026-27 Academic Year (AY): Monday 3/9/2026

Starting Tuesday 3/10/26,  the CMSF review cycle will revert back to an annual review process with proposals being accepted in late Fall 2026 for the 2027-28 academic year. 

 

Interim Guidelines

Please review the  Interim CMSF Guidelines prior to creating a CMSF proposal. 

 

CMSF Proposal Submissions

 NEW Kuali Build (KB) CMSF Proposal Form

Please use the newly created Course Materials and Services Fee Kuali Build (KB) form for all submissions moving forward (effective 2/18/26).

 

Questions?

For questions please email FeesCBO@ucsd.edu

 

Related CMSF Documents & Policies


Post CMSF Approval Department Steps

Departments are required to coordinate with the Office of the Registrar to have the approved CMSF (new or adjustment) added to the schedule before the publishing deadlines. Information is available on the Office of the Registrar Schedule of Classes:Publication Schedule.

An ISIS detail code per each course is required prior to having a CMSF fee added to the schedule. For information please review the ISIS Detail Code webpage.

Departments are required to update the General Catalog with any course fee information. Information related to the General Catalog Process via Academic Senate is available here: Catalog Copy

 

CMSF Proposal Review Process

The Course Materials and Services Fee (CMSF) proposal review process encompasses a number of reviews through various workflows as demonstrated below. 

CMSF Review Process

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