Student Fee Advisory Committee

The Student Fee Advisory Committee (SFAC) is a shared governance body composed of students, faculty, and staff that reviews all Category II and III fees. The committee evaluates fee proposals and annual reviews to provide recommendations to the president on proposed fee actions. SFAC typically conducts its work during the academic year, from August through May. If you are interested in serving on the committee, please email Jeanne Brewster who can advise you on possible options.

The CSU Policy 14548905 (formerly known as Executive Order 1102) defines the methods for establishing or adjusting campus student fees; including the establishment of a Student Fee Advisory Committee.

SFAC Resources

Category II & III Proposals

The Proposal period for 2025/2026 Category II and III fees has closed. Proposals will be accepted for either of these fee types again during the Fall 2026 semester.

Proposals are initiated by the campus department and must be signed, complete with narrative, and include two years estimated revenue and expenses, submitted to Financial Services prior to the deadline. Proposals can be emailed to brewster@csus.edu.

Departments submitting a Category III Proposal must include the Course Description(s) and corresponding 6-digit Course ID(s). Multiple course fees may be included on a single Proposal.

Departments are also strongly encouraged to provide student feedback, such as survey results and/or an endorsement from an appropriate student organization along with their Category III fee Proposals. This information helps the Student Fee Advisory Committee (SFAC) assess whether the majority of affected students view the proposed fee or fee adjustment as a benefit or a burden. Student feedback is an important factor in SFAC's determination of whether to recommend the fee to the President for approval.

If the Proposal form does not provide sufficient space for your narrative, anticipated revenues or expenses, you may submit that information in a separate document or alternative format. However, the first page of the Proposal form is required and must be completed in full before final submission.

Financial Services is available to provide guidance and support throughout the proposal process. Questions may be directed to Jeanne Brewster at brewster@csus.edu.

Click here if you are looking for other types of Student Fees (Category IV & V).

Other Campus Fee Resources

Category II & III Student Fees

For Review By The Student Fee Advisory Committee & Presidential Approval:

Category II - Mandatory fees paid by every student enrolled at Sacramento State
- Fees in this category include Student Health Services and the Student Body Association
- Requires referendum or alternative consultation
- The submission window for Category II fees is August 3, 2026 through November 9, 2026
- Submit your completed proposal to Jeanne Brewster by the due date to have the proposal considered for the 2027/2028 academic year
- Feel free to forward your DRAFT proposal to Jeanne Brewster for review and feedback prior to the due date - this can also be prior to acquiring Departmental/Divisional approvals
Category III - Materials & Services for state-supported instruction (Miscellaneous Course Fees)
- Course and Field Trip fees, paid by students enrolled in a specific course that has a fee, in exchange for materials or services, provided to compliment the course work
- These fees may only support the purchase of consumable items that provide an extraordinary classroom experience, and cannot support the basic complement of expected materials or services in a classroom
- The submission window for Category III fees is August 3, 2026 through February 22, 2027
- Submit your completed proposal to Jeanne Brewster by the due date to have the proposal considered for the 2027/2028 academic year
- Feel free to forward your DRAFT proposal to Jeanne Brewster for review and feedback prior to the due date - this can also be prior to acquiring Departmental/Divisional approvals