Now accepting Miscellaneous Student Fee (MSF) proposals for FY2023-24
Eligibility
All academic and non-academic units are eligible to propose a new Miscellaneous Student Fee (MSF) for FY2023-24. Please share widely with your departments and programs.
Allowable costs
MSFs may be used to cover the cost of providing non-instructional services or materials to students, including replacement or repair costs of equipment, such as:
- Rental fees for use of university facilities and equipment
- Materials costs
- Administrative service charges
- Printer usage fees
- Late fees
Disallowed costs
MSFs cannot be used to cover instructional or other costs directly related to the provision of state-supported courses.
Submitting Proposals
The proposal form for new MSFs, or to increase existing MSFs, beginning in FY2023-24 is now available. Proposals are due to studentfees@berkeley.edu by Friday, January 27, 2023.
Approval Process
MSF proposals are reviewed by the Financial Planning & Analysis team and the Chancellor's Advisory Committee on Student Services and Fees (CACSSF), which is comprised of students, faculty, and staff. During either review, proposers may be asked to provide additional information or to revise and resubmit the proposal. Once a final recommendation has been made by CACSSF, the proposals are presented to the Chancellor for approval. Final decisions on fee proposals are expected to be announced in late Spring 2023.
Questions
Please direct any questions regarding the submission process, policies, or proposal requirements to studentfees@berkeley.edu.