I have heard that the CSU released additional previously received Federal Stimulus Funds to the campuses. How much money did we get and what will it be used for?
In October, 2009, the CSU received a one-time Federal stimulus allocation, which allowed the CSU to make available trust dollars (monies from state support and student fee revenue) previously set aside to cover employee payroll. At that time, the CSU released approximately one-third of the amount received to the campuses for additional course sections and student support services to help students make progress toward graduation. The funds were stipulated as one-time only, to be used only in ways that do not create ongoing spending. The balance was reserved by the CSU for use in the event of further budget cuts. The allocation to Cal State Northridge in October 2009 was $1.8 million. These funds were used on our campus to offer additional sections of courses students need to graduate, to address needs with S-Factor courses, for supplemental instruction, for the Center on Disabilities and National Center on Deafness for support of students with disabilities and students who are deaf or h
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