UC Student Association Fee (UCSA) Systemwide Fee FAQ
What is this systemwide fee?
In July 2021, the Regents approved the UC Student Association (UCSA) Systemwide Fee. It’s an annual opt-out fee of $7 per undergraduate student. Funds for these fees are used to support the UCSA. The fees go into effect in Fall 2022.
What Does It Mean to Opt-Out?
Once a student has elected to opt-out of the fee, their opt-out status will remain in effect for the duration of their undergraduate career at the campus. Undergraduate students will not be required to opt-out of the fee for each term or academic year.
How do you Opt-Out?
Students can opt-out through the myucdavis portal using their UC Davis login ID and Kerberos password. Follow the Waiver Guide below for step-by-step instruction on how to opt-out.
When is the Deadline to Opt-Out?
Students must opt-out before the end of the third week of instruction during Fall, Winter and Spring Quarters.
What If I Miss the Opt-Out Deadline?
Students who do not elect to opt-out of the fee by the opt-out deadlines will be required to pay the current term ($3 for the fall quarter, $2 for the winter quarter, or $2 for the spring quarter). For subsequent terms, students will have to make their opt-out selection during the first three weeks of that term.
I Opted-Out. Why do I still see the charge on MyBill?
All undergraduate students will be charged the UCSA fee. Those that opt-out of the UCSA fee will see a waiver for the same amount posted as payment to cover the charge.
What If I Want to Opt Back In?
A student may elect to reverse their opt-out status and begin paying the fee again. Any decision by a student to change their opt-out status will need to be made in writing by e-mailing Student Accounting and will take effect at the start of the next academic term.
What Happens If I Transfer to a Different UC?
Students will be required to opt-out again at the new UC campus.
Where Can I Learn More?
More information about the UCSA fee is available on the UCSA website.