Abstract
The research examined the issue of the delay in graduation time among Southeast Asian students at California State University, Sacramento (CSUS) in relation to the factors of the lack of finances and lack of advising. This exploratory research utilized a mixed method study design. Convenience and snowball sampling was used in order to gather 123 qualifying participants; however, due to validity concerns six were excluded leaving a total of 117 participants. Data analysis found there to be no significance between the lack of finances and the delay graduation time among participants; however, there were significance between the number of times met with an advisor for junior students and graduates/alumni and the number of semesters completed at CSUS. This research reveals the importance of consistent academic advising as it has an impact on college retention and graduation rates.