Student fees help fund the programs and services that support a more holistic and vibrant campus life. This includes major social events or entertainment, such as Hobby Horse Competition or Snow Day through ASI Events, financial support and guidance for student clubs, ASI Student Government programs like Flex Your Right, and outdoor adventures like a weekend Yosemite backpacking trip through ASI Poly Escapes. Fees also fund the Orfalea Family & ASI Children’s Center, which provides affordable early care and education services to the children of student-parents. In addition, fees support the dedicated staff who help bring all these services to life. 

These fees cover daily maintenance and repairs to keep spaces safe, clean, and fully functional. This includes the Cal Poly Recreation Center, Julian A. McPhee University Union, Cal Poly Sports Complex, The Forum, and Doerr Family Field. 

Each year, ASI employs over 500 students to help run our programs and services, offering valuable leadership and professional development opportunities. 

These funds support major upgrades and maintenance projects in ASI-managed facilities. From new equipment to updated spaces, your contributions help keep things fresh, safe, and functional. Recent projects include the addition of pickleball courts to the Cal Poly Sports Complex and providing additional recreation and study space with The Lounge at the University Union.   

ASI Club Funding is available to all currently chartered Cal Poly clubs and Sport Clubs to help cover event costs, general operations, and required insurance. Whether students are hosting a campus event, traveling for a competition, or just keeping their club running smoothly—the support is here. Learn how to apply!

Scholarships support students in specific Student Government leadership positions to assist with the cost of education while they serve in their roles. The purpose is to allow these leaders to focus on their studies while also participating in shared governance. 

These are the behind-the-scenes expenses that keep ASI running smoothly. Funds cover things like insurance, accounting, human resources, and IT support—services that help all ASI programs and spaces function day-to-day. They also support long-term commitments like retiree benefits and annual professional service fees. The important things you might not notice but keep everything working. 

Part of student fees help pay for the long-term costs of building and upgrading the Cal Poly Recreation Center and Sports Complex. This helps ensure these facilities stay open, improved, and available for Mustangs now and in the future.  

This is a portion of student fees set aside in reserves to help fund future costs—like major repairs, upgrades, and improvement projects in ASI-managed facilities, ensuring our spaces stay safe, and functional for years to come.