Tuition

The program is operated in accordance with the CSU guidelines for graduate fees. Under current fee schedules, a California resident will be able to complete the 64-unit program in eight terms, for a total cost of approximately $26,838 for the graduate State University fee, campus fees and the Graduate Business Professional fee.

Tuition, Fees & Expected Expenses
Total program cost depends on your residence status (see Residence Classification). Fees are subject to change by the Trustees of the CSU system without advance notice.

Total fees for Fall 2010 entrants are estimated as:

  • Resident - $26,838
  • Non-Resident - $37,998
  • Book costs average $300 per term, totaling approximately $1,800 for the program

International students, please refer to International Student Admissions Requirements.

Financial Aid
The CSU provides financial assistance in the form of grants, scholarships, fellowships, loans, and part-time employment for students who meet financial aid program eligibility requirements. CSU financial aid awards are contingent upon continued funding of federal and state government programs. If you believe you will not be able to pay for all your educational costs, you are encouraged to apply for financial aid.

To be considered for financial aid, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which can be found at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. The FAFSA is available beginning in December of each year and should be completed and mailed to the processing service listed on the form as soon as possible after January 1st, and before the CSU priority filing date of March 2nd. All campuses will continue to accept applications after the priority filing date and will make awards as along as funds are available. If you meet the March 2nd priority filing date, you improve the chances of receiving aid from all the programs for which you are eligible.  

After analyzing the information on your FAFSA, the processing service will transmit information from your FAFSA to the Office of Financial Aid at CSUSM. The Office of Financial Aid will then notify you of any other documents that must be submitted before your eligibility for financial aid can be determined. Required documents may include copies of your last federal income tax return(s) and/or verification of untaxed income and other information reported on the FAFSA. Additional information is available at the Office of Financial Aid at CSUSM.

Residence Classification
Under California law, each campus must determine the residency status of all new and returning students. Nonresidents are required to pay nonresident tuition and meet other conditions. Generally, to be eligible for resident classification, an applicant must have established and maintained permanent residence in California at least one year before the residency determination date. Proof of residence requires evidence of both physical presence and intent to remain indefinitely in California at least one year before the residency determination date. Failure to complete all residency questions may result in a nonresident classification or denial of admission.

Following a final decision on residence classification, students may make a written appeal to the Office of General Counsel at the address below within 120 days of the notification of the final determination of the classification. That office may make a decision on the issue or send the matter back to the campus for further review.

To file an appeal of resident classification, write to:

The California State University
Office of General Counsel
400 Golden Shore
Long Beach, CA 90802-4275

If you have questions about the regulations that govern residency determination or your status under those regulations, refer to the summary of the regulations that appears in the campus catalog or consult a campus residence clerk.

Refunds
There is a non-refundable application charge of $55 which must accompany the application. Written Withdrawal Forms received in the Office of Admissions and Records, per the established deadlines, will result in refunds according to the regular CSU refund schedule.

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