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UCSA is funded almost entirely by membership dues made by all of the campus student governments in the University of California. Dues are based on enrollment. Current minimum dues are $1.20 per student per year; however the average systemwide is $1.62 per student per year. The highest AS per student dues is $2.91 per student per year, and the highest for GSA is $1.72 per student per year. UCSA also receives dedicated referenda funding from five of our member associations.

The UCSA Budget, including minimum dues, is determined by the UCSA Board of Directors and ratified by two-thirds of our member associations in our Spring Budget process. Any amendments to the budget or dues is the responsibility of each board member to make during the March meeting where the Board approves the annual budget for ratification, including setting the minimum dues for the coming year. Should one-third plus one of our members fail to ratify the budget the UCSA Board will convene to amend the budget and submit an amended budget for ratification.

The strength of our statewide voice begins with the work our board members do on campus to organize students around UCSA campaigns and activities. Consistent and senior representation from our members and a strong and consistent funding base is essential for UCSA to continue to provide our members with the resources to win concrete improvements for all UC students. As such only members who have made the annual dues commitment may participate in choosing the annual Action Agenda for the coming year, and only members that have also appointed a permanent voting representative to the board may participate in the Board elections.

Membership and voting is established annually by submitting a UCSA Membership Dues Form and a Certification Letter of Representation for the coming academic year. The Membership Dues Form must be submitted by the first day of Congress to establish voting rights in the Congress plenary. In addition the Certification Letter of Representation is required for board members to run for a leadership position on the Board or to vote in Board elections, held at the end of Congress.

Dues are invoiced three times a year: Fall, Winter and Spring. Payments must be received by the deadline to ensure members maintain voting privileges. Failure to do so may result in the suspension of voting privileges and resource availability to that member. UCSA is more than willing to work with any associations having financial difficulties.

UCSA has also undertaken external fundraising ventures, such as direct mail appeals, grant writing, and co-sponsorship of events. However, this money has always been minimal and supplemental to membership dues.

Click here to see a board roster and links to our member associations.