Financing Your Education

Don’t just dream about going to college and earning your degree. Do it. We can help.

At California State University San Marcos, we’re committed to making your education an affordable reality through scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs. You’re not alone.

Consider this: last year, nearly half of our student body received financial aid, with the average amount per student being $7,407. As you can see, it really makes a difference:

2008 - 2009 ANNUAL COST OF ATTENDANCE: UNDERGRADUATE
Full-time enrollment
Living on/off campus		 California resident Resident of another state
Registration & fees
(15 units/semester)		 $3,650 $3,650
Tuition (15 units/semester) $0 $10,170
Books $1,565 $1,565
Food & housing $9,486 $9,486
Personal/miscellaneous $2,720 $2,720
Transportation $1,215 $1,215
Allowance for loan fee $84 $84
TOTAL $18,720 $28,890