California State Universities could see an 8 percent tuition increase over the next six school years unless the board of trustees rejects the budget proposal on Thursday, said Curtis Grima, secretary of state affairs and Sacramento State representative of the California State Student Association.

“It would really be monumental if we were able to vote no on this budget,” Grima said.

California State Student Association is planning stop the budget from passing by sending school representatives and students from the 23 CSU campuses to demonstrate their dislike for the proposed budget.

Cory Jackson, the voting member of the student association said that he would vote to reject the budget if every school in the CSU system has a representative in attendance at the meeting in Long Beach, Grima said.

“We always promise the students that we’re not going to raise tuition,” Grima said. Now, he said, ASI must put their words into action.

Several members from ASI will be attending the event and Grima said he urges other students from Sac State to attend.

Funding for programs

All university programs must pick up Request for Funding packets and fill them out by the Dec. 2 deadline to receive ASI funding for next year, Barajas said.

Director of Business Angela Arriola said, the packet specifies timelines and principles used to determine funding allotments for the 2006-07 Sac State school year.

According to the packet, programs have a good chance of receiving funding if they promote academic achievement, create campus jobs, are innovative pilot projects or have been established and successful for three years or more.

Board members reviewed the new packets and discussed whether some future funding should be allotted on a two to three year basis instead of every year.

Barajas said, “It’s an investment, we are investing in them and they are making a commitment to students.”

The possible prolonged funding is being discussed in the Finance and Budget Committee. When a decision is made, the board will be able to pass or reject the motion.

Jessica Weidling can be reached at [email protected]