Admissions & Aid

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Stan State is more than a place to get your education. It is an opportunity to pursue your passions. We cannot tell you where they will lead you or what you will discover along the way, but we will support and cheer for you.

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Graduate

Earn a Graduate Degree
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Let’s plan your future together

We don’t believe that money should stand between you and your future. The Financial Aid & Scholarship office will help you create the right financial plan to cover college costs. From grants & loans to scholarship and work-study opportunities, we can help.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Cost of Attendance

Applications & Forms

How to Become a Stan State Warrior

Learn more about the application process here and understand the steps to take between today and receiving your acceptance letter. Choose your path from the "Apply as a" drop-down menu below.

Apply to Stan State

Your Warrior journey starts here—apply early to get priority consideration!

The Priority Decision Period for fall 2026 is Oct. 1, 2025 through Jan. 31, 2026.

Applications will continue to be accepted through Jul. 31, 2026.

Applications for spring 2026 will be accepted from Nov. 1, 2025 through Jan. 9, 2026.

Steps to Apply

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Meet the Admissions Team

We provide pre-admission advising for students interested in applying to the University. We can review your transcripts and help you make a plan to apply.

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Apply for Financial Aid & Scholarships

File your 2026-27 Free Application for Free Application for Federal Student Aid or your California Dream Act Application (CADAA) today. The California priority application deadline for the 2026-27 FAFSA is March 2, 2026.

The Stan State Scholarship Application for the 2026-27 academic year will open on November 1, 2025.

Financial Aid & Scholarship Office

Priority Decision Application Period

Spring 2026

August 1

2025

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September 30

2025

Fall 2026

October 1

2025

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January 31

2026

Why Stan State?

At Stan State, you will engage in an advanced, professional and scholarly degree program that will equip you with the knowledge needed to establish a solid future and succeed in your career.

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How to Apply

To be admitted to a graduate program, individuals must first apply to the University as a graduate student, then apply to the graduate program* of their choice. There is a non-refundable application fee.

Two-Step Process

Thesis/Dissertation Information

Learn more about the thesis/dissertation process and find resources to help you through the process

Thesis & Dissertation Information

Priority Decision Application Period

Spring 2025

August 1

2024

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October 31

2024

Fall 2025

October 1

2024

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June 30

2025

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Parent & Family Orientation

Guests are invited to attend orientation alongside their student’s scheduled New Student Orientation. This one-day program introduces our community, campus services and resources for student success.

Learn more about the orientation

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