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Benefits

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

20% Off Season Tickets with Cougar Athletics

Available to CSAA Members 

CSAA Members receive 20% off Season Tickets for the Inaugural Chicago State Football Season, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Men’s and Women’s Soccer, and Volleyball. Support your Cougars all year long and be part of the excitement across every home venue. Call the Athletics Ticket Office at 773-995-2296 to receive your exclusive member discount code and purchase online at . Let’s pack the stands — Go Cougars!


Exclusive Savings with BenefitHub

Available to all alumni

Ready to save on thousands of everyday purchases? BenefitHub [linked to /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!

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ChiTown Mecca Fitness Discount

Available to all alumni

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


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 Tiffany D. Odeh, Senior Community Reinvestment Outreach Manager at Tiffany.Odeh@bmo.com or at 773-712-7274. Read the press release to learn more about this exciting benefit.


Child Center Discount

Available to CSAA Members

Active CSAA Members only can receive between 10% and 15% off tuition (dependent upon income) at our CSU Child Development Laboratory School, now accepting ages 2-4. Learn more by filling out an Enrollment Interest Form today.


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.

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Alumni Career Networking

Available to all alumni

Connect and grow your career! 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 (currently under construction), tennis courts, fitness machines, and free weights, all designed to support your fitness goals. CSAA digital membership card required upon check in. 

Fitness center hours have expanded!

  • Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Open Gym 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (when not in use for a University event)
  • Saturday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Sundays closed

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.