While CASA fully endorsed the foundation's renewal, on the basis that non-renewal would constitute a significant cut to student financial assistance, the CFS had called for the organization to be replaced with a system of grants based purely on financial need.
CASA unequivocally endorsed the renewal of the foundation, mainly because non-renewal would lead to substantial cuts in student financial aid, which contrasts with the CFS's suggestion to replace it with a needs-based grant program.