Cost of Attendance
Academic Year 2017-2018
Undergraduate
| Costs | Living With Parents | Living On-Campus | Living Off-Campus |
| Tuition Fees | $7,038 | $7,038 | $7,038 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Room and Board | $5,248 | $9,766 | $11,900 |
| Transportation | $1,100 | $700 | $1,100 |
| Personal/Misc. | $1,450 | $1,450 | $1,450 |
| Total | $16,436 | $20,554 | $23,088 |
Credential
| Costs | Living With Parents | Living On-Campus | Living Off-Campus |
| Tuition Fees | $7,956 | $7,956 | $7,956 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Room and Board | $5,248 | $9,766 | $11,900 |
| Transportation | $1,100 | $700 | $1,100 |
| Personal/Misc. | $1,450 | $1,450 | $1,450 |
| Total | $17,354 | $21,472 | $23,006 |
Graduate
| Costs | Living With Parents | Living On-Campus | Living Off-Campus |
| Tuition Fees | $8,472 | $8,472 | $8,472 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Room and Board | $5,248 | $9,766 | $11,900 |
| Transportation | $1,100 | $700 | $1,100 |
| Personal/Misc. | $1,450 | $1,450 | $1,450 |
| Total | $17,870 | $21,988 | $24,522 |
Additional fees
If you have additional educational expenses not included above
Describe in writing the type(s) and amount(s) of unanticipated, education-related expenses (dental, medical, optical, child care, transportation, etc.)you have/will incurred during the academic year for which you are requesting additional financial aid funding. Attach copies of bills or receipts for each expense.
Determining Financial Aid Need or Eligibility
The financial aid application you submit allows a processor for the U.S. Department of Education to apply a standard formula to the information you have provided and determine you eligibility for financial aid. Contribution (EFC) number, the amount you and/or your family are expected to contribute toward your education.
When we receive all application materials required for your file, a counselor reviews the application in a process called "need analysis". In need analysis, income an set information from both the student and the parent is reviewed, an the EFC is subtracted from the costs of attendance for one academic year. The remainder is the amount of financial need/eligibility for financial assistance.
The Cost of Education
The cost of education is the amount the University estimates that the student will spend to attend college for the academic year. The cost of education usually includes tuition fee, room and board, books, supplies, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses. Room and board will vary depending on which CSU campus the student attends and whether or not the student lives with parents, in a University residence hall, or off-campus. Students should not eliminate any college under consideration as a result of their estimate. Rather, keep all college options open and discuss any financing concerns directly with college financial aid officials. Please note, if the student is not a resident of the state of California, the amounts of the grants and/or loans may be affected.
Refund Schedule for Tuition Fees including Nonresident Tuition:
| 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer* | Summer* | Summer* | Fall | Spring | *Summer Extended Education |
| Session A Apr 3, 2017 - Jun 4, 2017 |
Session B Apr 3, 2017 - Jul 16, 2017 |
Session C Apr 3, 2017 - Jun 4, 2017 |
May 1, 2017 - Aug 23, 2017 | TBD | Non Pro-Rata Refunds will be processed upon receipt of refund request form $5.00 Administrative fee charge for unit drops and withdrawals** |
| Jun 5, 2017 to Jun 9, 2017 |
Jul 18, 2017 to Jul 20, 2017 |
Jun 5, 2017 to Jun 9, 2017 |
Aug 24, 2017 to Sept 21, 2017 |
TBD |
Pro-Rata UNIT DROP REFUNDS WILL ONLY APPLY TO TUITION FEE FOR FALL AND SPRING. *SUMMER TERM REFUNDS - ALL TUITION FEES WILL BE PRO-RATED. $5.00 Administrative fee charge for unit drops and withdrawals** |
| Jun 10, 2017 to Jun 28, 2017 |
Jul 21, 2017 to Aug 1, 2017 |
Jun 10, 2017 to Jul 15, 2017 |
Sept 22, 2017 to Nov 2, 2017 |
TBD | Pro-Rata All refunds will be processed automatically $5.00 Administrative fee charge for unit drops and withdrawals** |
| After Jun 28, 2017 | After Aug 1, 2017 |
After Jul 15, 2017 |
After Nov 2, 2017 | TBD | No Refund after 60% of the term |
**All refunds will be subject to a $5.00 administrative charge.
How to Estimate a Pro-Rated Refund:
- Count the number of days from first day of term to actual withdrawal date.
- Divide by the number of days in the term and multiply it by the actual fees assessed to get your prorated fee.
- Subtract pro-rated fee from actual fees assessed. This will be your approximate refund, minus an administrative charge.