This program is new for Fall 2026
The Reduced Rate Program offers a limited number of eligible student residents a reduction in their housing charges only. Selected students will receive a 20% reduction per installment on their housing charges, this does not include meal plan charges.
(For example: If your standard housing installment charge is $2,500, a 20% reduction equals $500 off, resulting in a reduced housing charge of $2,000 per installment. This reduction applies to housing charges only and does not apply to other fees or charges.)
The Reduced Rate Program is made possible through a state-funded student housing construction grant.
CSU Higher Education Student Housing Grant Program (HEDHGP)
CSU Higher Education Student Housing Grant Program (HEDHGP) funded $88,900,000 for Cal State Fullerton – Student Housing, Phase 5 for the construction of a six-story, 154,710 Gross Square Footage (GSF) Student Housing building on the site of the former Jewel Plummer Cobb Residence Halls. Funded through the 2022-2023 Higher Education Student Housing Grant Program and later transitioned to CSU Systemwide Revenue Bonds, the project aims to provide 512 apartment-style beds, including 390 affordable and 122 standard-rate beds, helping to accommodate 30% of students on thecurrent housing waitlist. With nearly 42,000 students and only 2,196 existing on-campus beds, the university faces a significant housing shortage. This project aligns with Cal State Fullerton’s Strategic Plan to enhance student success by providing affordable housing, improving retention and graduation rates, and supporting first-generation and underrepresented students. The building will include study spaces, staff offices, a marketplace, and shared common areas to foster engagement. Designed to meet CSU’s Sustainability Policy, it will feature energy-efficient systems, drought-tolerant landscaping, and advanced water conservation measures.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the program, students must complete either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act (CADA) Application and have a calculated SAI (Student Aid Index) of $7890 or less.
How to Apply
To apply, select “Yes” to express your interest in the Reduced Rate Program when completing your Housing Application.
Please note that a housing application is considered complete once you are contracted. Reduced Rate Program recipients will be selected through a lottery process.
How Will I Know If I Am Selected?
Students selected for the program will be notified via email.
If you have questions about the Reduced Rate Program, please don't hesitate to contact us.
