Graduate/Doctoral Financial Aid
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With competitively priced tuition and various financial aid opportunities, pursuing a graduate degree at 91猫先生 can be a valuable investment in your future.
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91猫先生 offers a multitude of scholarship and grant opportunities to make the cost of attendance more affordable. Check out these academic scholarships available for incoming students along with other financial aid opportunities! View all scholarships and grants.
Financial Aid Offers
Accepting Your Financial Aid Offer
For your 25/26 Financial Aid Offer please:
- Log into
- Visit the
- Select the 25/26 Year in the drop down and click "View Financial Aid Offer"
For your 26/27 Financial Aid Offer please:
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For your 26/27 Financial Aid Offer please:
- Log into
- Click Student Financial Services on the top bar
- Click the link on the My Financial Aid Card
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
All graduate students are required to complete the FAFSA in order to receive federal
or state financial aid.
A new or renewal FAFSA must be completed each academic year.
Graduate students can qualify for up to $20,500 in unsubsidized loans.
Graduate students must be continually enrolled in at least half time (5 units) of degree-applicable classes to remain eligible for federal aid.
If selected for verification, additional information must be submitted to 91猫先生 via online. Verification ensures accuracy of FAFSA data.
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for Student Forms and to complete Verification.
Golden State Teacher Grant
The Golden State Teacher Grant (GSTG) assists students pursuing a preliminary teaching or pupil personnel services credential. Awards are subject to funding availability and processed on a first-come basis. Visit gstg.csac.ca.gov for more information.
Payment Contingency:
The Golden State Teacher Grant awards are subject to the availability of funds. They
are processed on a first-come, first-served basis for eligible applicants who have
submitted a signed Service Agreement (SA). In the event of insufficient funds, the
last grant recipient may receive a partial award of the remaining funds.
To learn more about the GSTG please visit our Scholarships and Grants page.
Budget Add-On
Students needing additional aid beyond their budget can submit the Budget Add-On form on . Supporting documentation is required. Not all applications are approved.
Withdrawal and Return of Title IV Aid
Withdrawal during any semester may require the return of federal and state financial aid. A calculation will determine Title IV aid earned based on attendance days. Students are responsible for any resulting balance owed. Contact your Student Success Coach, Academic Advisor, or Admissions Counselor to begin the withdrawal process.
Maintaining and Deferring Aid
A new FAFSA must be submitted after October 1 each year. Loan deferment typically occurs automatically when enrolled at least half time (5 units). If your lender continues collection attempts, contact the Registrar for verification assistance.
Refunds are mailed by Student Accounts approximately two weeks after disbursement, assuming enrollment and documentation are complete.
Financial Aid Options
The federal government does not currently offer grants for master鈥檚 degree students. Additional options include: 91猫先生 provided scholarships, private scholarships, and educational loans.
To qualify for the Preferred Partnership program, your employer must be a current partner and you must be accepted to an academic program.
For more information and a list of our preferred partnerships please click here or speak to your Graduate Admissions Counselor.
The Lancer Loyalty Grant is an exclusive benefit for 91猫先生 Alumni desiring to advance their education at 91猫先生. The Grant, ranging from $500 to $3000 is awarded based on academic merit, financial need, and the specific graduate program selected.
Please contact your Admissions Counselor for more information.
Scholarships that are generously provided by 91猫先生 donors and alumni for students who have completed one year of study, and will be continuing their undergraduate or graduate studies next academic year. For more information please click here.
Private scholarships are those offered from organizations, foundations or companies, usually not affiliated with a university. 91猫先生 student have have access to our outside scholarships resource .
To learn more about Scholarship Universe please click here.
Most graduate students use federal or private loans to help fund their education.
Please click here for more information on Educational Loans.
The Graduate PLUS Loan is no longer available to new students starting in Fall 25. For more information on Graduate PLUS Loan Changes please click here.
Credential Program vs Master's Program Financial Aid
Post-Bachelor鈥檚 students pursuing only credentials qualify for undergraduate-level aid (up to $12,500 combined loans, Pell/Cal Grant eligibility as applicable). Master鈥檚-level students qualify for up to $20,500 in unsubsidized loans and may also apply for Grad PLUS Loans.
1. Post Bachelor鈥檚 Degree students and Non-Master鈥檚 degree students who only want the credential and do not want to be enrolled in the Master鈥檚 Program:
- Receive undergraduate level loans up to: $5,500 subsidized and $7,000 unsubsidized (depending on eligibility)
- Parent PLUS Loan (eligibility based students dependency status and credit decision)
- (must have received CAL Grant as an undergrad)
2. Master鈥檚 Degree students in a graduate program with or without Teaching Certification:
- Unsubsidized loans: $20,500 unsubsidized loan/year
- (must have received CAL Grant as an undergrad)
Forms and Policies
Please click here for a list of forms and policies.