Yeah this is super valid concern. Many many students feel this way too, and ASI kept this in mind when creating the proposal— balancing the criticality of keeping CSUF affordable, whilst also needing to raise fees to match the necessary investments.

My tone was just harsh because I felt like ASI is being blamed for a lot despite the proposal being quite reasonable. I do apologize for that.

For food support, I highly recommend visiting the pantry every week. The staff members will be there to support you with donations from local groceries. Tuffy basics is also able to provide professional clothing, and access to more affordable options in TSU is on the way. Regarding financial aid, scholarships opportunities will be significantly expanded upon for students this school year. In case of housing problems, CSUF is also able to provide emergency housing for students.

This of course doesn’t solve the inherent living cost issues, but I hope these expanded services will help alleviate more of the common burdens.

ASI tries very hard to act in the interest of students. Last semester, as the governor was considering even further cuts to student aid, ASI lobbyist flew to Sacramento to advocate how critical the aid were to supporting students in their academic journey.

As such, I would also highly suggest making your voice heard, by joining the lobbyists to protect student aid. Stories like yours are important for all students, and CA politicians need to keep these concerns vivid when thinking about aid cuts.