California State University campuses are currently holding all applications until Nov. 30.
The decisions to admit students will come after this date.
The measure is taken in light of the inclusion of Proposition 30 in the Nov. 6 election. CSU campuses will be informed of the proposition’s outcome before notifying students of admission decisions.
CSU campuses will lose $250 million in state funds if Prop 30 is rejected. CSU campuses will admit fewer students in such case.
Per California’s official voter guide, if Prop 30 is passed, sales taxes, as well as personal income taxes on annual earnings of over $250,000 will increase to provide funding for education programs.
If the proposition does not pass, schools will take close to a $6 billion budget hit.
Many De Anza students who would be forced to seek other options are advocating strongly for Prop 30.
Lisa Sallaz, a 23-year-old liberal arts major, is feeling extremely nervous about the situation.
She is campaigning for Prop 30.
Andrew Demerest, a 23-year-old aerospace major, was not aware of CSU’s decision to delay admission and applied for transfers to CSU campuses only.
He said he does not feel a late decision would affect him.
Anna Jenny, a 25-year-old communications major, said she felt the CSUs late decision “sucks”. She is planning to attend massage therapy schools and perform vocational work in case of a rejection.
The CSUs are California’s second largest public school system.
More budget cuts could drastically impact education at all levels.