Benefits

Chicago State University doesn’t want your relationship to end with graduation. To remain connected to your alma mater, and to continue to benefit from the vast network of over 30,000 alumni working in all industries in locations worldwide, we want to continue to be a part of your life.

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*Not all benefits require a membership in the Chicago State Alumni Association (CSAA). See details below.

NEW BENEFIT: Season Tickets for CSAA Members only! Support Your Cougars—Grab Your Season Tickets! Show your Cougar pride and back our student-athletes! Season tickets are on sale now through July 31, 2025 for Men’s & Women’s Soccer and Volleyball. CSAA Members get 20% off! Call the Athletics Ticket Office 773-995-2296 to get your official discount code. Buy now at gocsucougars.com. Let’s pack the stands - Go Cougars!
NEW BENEFIT: Active CSAA Members only can receive between 10% and 15% off tuition (dependent upon income) at our Dr. David Kanis Child Care Center, now accepting ages 2-4. Learn more by filling out an Enrollment Interest Form today.

Exclusive Savings with BenefitHub

Available to all alumni

Ready to save on thousands of everyday purchases? BenefitHub [linked to https://www.csu.edu/alumni/discount.htm] is your exclusive gateway to incredible discounts! This easy-to-use marketplace negotiates the best deals on the market, often with additional cash back, giving you unbeatable value. Say goodbye to endless searching and hello to savings on travel, hotels, restaurants, car rentals, local favorites, and so much more!

Use referral code hi4j18 to create your account and start saving today!

ChiTown Mecca Fitness Discount

Available to all alumni

Get a 12% discount on all membership and fitness packages at ChiTown Mecca Fitness, an alumna- and women-owned fitness center in the nearby Back Of The Yards neighborhood. Proof of CSU degree is required; inquire directly with ChiTown.

HBCU/PBI Homebuyer Assistance Program

Available to all alumni

BMO and NAREB have partnered to offer homebuyers thousands of dollars in down payment and closing cost assistance for graduates of HBCUs and PBIs. You must work with a NAREB/Realtist agent to be eligible.

For more information, contact Millie Reyes-Williams at Millie.ReyesWilliams@bmo.com or at 708-497-0492. Read the press release to learn more about this exciting benefit.

Gwendolyn Brooks Library Access

Available to all alumni

The Gwendolyn Brooks library offers valuable resources with limited access for all alumni. However, current CSAA members unlock even more! As a current, active CSAA member, you can opt into borrowing privileges for library materials. Simply have the Access Services Librarian has confirm your membership and set up your library user account.

Please note, borrowing privileges are for to Gwendolyn Brooks Library materials only; they do not include iShare or Interlibrary Loan requests or off-campus access to subscription databases.

Read more about library policies for alumni here.

Alumni Career Networking

Available to all alumni

Connect and grow your career! Join the Chicago State Alumni Professional Network group on LinkedIn and connect with your fellow alumni across all industries. Career-related events and opportunities will be posted here.

Options Program Discount

Available to CSAA Members

Ready to learn something new or enhance your skills? Alumni receive a generous 15% discount to the robust collection of courses and programs offered through the Options Program. Your discount will be applied when you register.

Save on Campus Parking

Available to CSAA Members

Make your visits to campus easier and more affordable! CSAA members receive a $1 discount on daily parking and a $40 discount on an annual parking pass with proof of membership (digital card or printed copy). For the annual parking discount, you must print your membership card and submit it with your parking pass application to the CSU Cashier's Office on the second floor of the Cook Administration Building on campus.

JDC Multipurpose Fitness Center Access

Available to CSAA Members

As a CSAA member, you have access to CSU’s multipurpose health facility! You can enjoy features like the indoor/outdoor track, pool, tennis courts, fitness machines, and free weights, all designed to support your fitness goals. Facility access is subject to availability and normal operating hours (the pool is currently closed for repairs). Fitness center hours change each semester but usually operate on a standard Monday through Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM schedule, with some occasional limitations based on staff availability.

Digital CSAA Membership Cards

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Membership in the Chicago State Alumni Association (CSAA) now comes with a digital membership card, downloadable to your smartphone's Apple or Google wallet. There is also a print option available.

During summer 2024, all current members were sent their digital membership card to download via the email address we have on file, and all new membership cards will be emailed in the days after registration. If you did not get your email, check your Spam folder. Its subject line is Your New CSAA Membership Card. If you still cannot find it, contact the CSAA office at alumni@csu.edu.