Student Fees

Last Updated: September 10, 2025 3:07:43 PM PDT

Information and links to Student Fee overview and policies.

Student Fee Levels

Course Materials and Services Fees (CMSF)

Course Materials and Services Fees (CMSF) Review Process

Prior to submitting a CMSF proposal, it is recommend to first have a conversation with your department leadership to assess if alternative funding support options are available.

Proposal Deadlines

CMSF Proposal Deadline for implementation in Spring 2026: Friday 11/7/25

CMSF Proposal Deadline for implementation in the 2026-27 Academic Year (AY): To Be Determined

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. Additional information will be forthcoming.

Interim Guidelines

Interim CMSF Guidelines

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

Proposal Workbook

CMSF Proposal Workbook

Please use the linked "New CMSF Proposal Workbook" document to submit 1 workbook per CMSF proposal. Users can override all fields of the CMSF Proposal Workbook with information relevant to their proposals for a new CMSF or edits to an existing CMSF.

A Kuali form is in production to streamline the submission and routing process. Information will be provided on this change in the near future.

Proposal Submissions & Questions

For CMSF proposal submissions & questions please contact Academic Affairs - Department of Finance & Administration:

Adam DiProfio, Director Budget & Financial Management, adiprofio@ucsd.edu

and

Natida Rojanachaichanin, Sr. Financial Analyst, nrojanachaichanin@ucsd.edu