Budget Advocacy

At Stanislaus State, we believe in the power of public higher education to transform lives and uplift communities across the Central Valley. Continued state investment in Stan State ensures that our students — many of whom are the first in their families to attend college — can access a high-quality, affordable education.

Advocacy sustains this momentum. Our collective voice — students, faculty, staff, alumni and community partners — can help demonstrate to legislators the far-reaching impact of Stan State and why ongoing funding is essential.

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Why Your Voice Matters

State funding is essential to keeping tuition low, expanding access and supporting the people and programs that make Stan State a driver of opportunity in the Central Valley. Advocacy ensures continued investment in public higher education and it’s most effective when it’s personal.

Your story makes the difference.

Whether you're a student or alum whose future was transformed by Stan State, a faculty or staff member shaping lives every day, or a community partner who sees the ripple effects of our graduates, your perspective helps decision-makers know the value of investing in us.

Ways you can speak up:

Write a letter or email to your legislator
Post on social media or share a post from the CSU or Stan State
Join Stan State’s advocacy efforts during key legislative times
Engage with state officials

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CSU Factsheet & Infographic
Email/Letter Template (see below)

See systemwide resources at: CSU Budget Advocacy

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Find Your State Legislator

Find your state legislator by entering your home address here and follow the links on their website to contact them.

Suggested Email/Letter

Dear [Legislator’s Name],

As a [add your role/title] at Stanislaus State, a proud member of the California State University (CSU), I respectfully urge you to protect California State University (CSU) funding by stopping the proposed $375 million cut and upholding the commitments outlined in the Multi-Year Compact.

While I recognize the state’s budget challenges, reducing the CSU’s funding will harm its 460,000 students, delay thousands of students from graduating and entering the workforce and hinder economic growth. The CSU and each of its universities are of critical importance to our state and community.

Stanislaus State is an important economic driver in the Central Valley, serving San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Tuolumne, Calaveras and Mariposa counties. This region of California is the fastest growing in the state. Stanislaus State contributes more than $770 million annually in economic activity and supports 9,068 jobs in the region.

Budget cuts would force Stanislaus State to face an $8.1 million reduction, weakening workforce preparedness and harming students, staff and faculty. Additionally, the proposed cut to the CSU of $375 million is 8% of the CSU’s state funding. A cut of that size is not equitable when compared to the cuts other state agencies are facing. I urge you to prioritize CSU’s funding in the 2025-26 state budget and to not cut its funding.

Fully funding the CSU will ensure access for thousands of California students, will help keep tuition affordable, and will ensure students have the support they need in and out of the classroom. The CSU represents the best of what California has to offer in terms of a high-quality education, workforce development and social mobility.

Thank you for considering this request and for supporting Stanislaus State, the CSU and our students. 

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

Updated: April 18, 2025

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