1. Graduate Admissions If you are interested in pursuing your post-baccalaureate work, we recommend that you carefully review the graduate admission requirements. As you begin to explore your options visit the department website for information on masters and credential programs. Once you determine that you want to add a new graduate degree, you must submit a petition to add a new graduate degree objective.
2. Tuition & Financial Aid Information
Once you officially add the Master’s Degree program, your tuition will based on the Graduate Student Fee Schedule (for all coursework – Teaching Credential and graduate coursework).
- Eligibility for financial aid will initially be based on your status as a Teaching Credential Student.
- Enrollment in any coursework that is not required for your Teaching Credential program (as detailed in the catalog) prior to officially adding a Master’s Degree program will result in an adjustment to your aid eligibility and enrollment status.
- Review the Understanding Enrollment Requirements page on the Financial Aid & Scholarships website for details regarding how your enrollment impacts the various types of financial aid.
Once you officially add the Master’s Degree program, your eligibility for financial aid will be based on your status as a Graduate Student.
- The Earned Unit Maximums for the State University Grant are based on total earned (completed) units. Enrolling in courses that are not required for your Teaching Credential program prior to officially adding a Master’s Degree program may result in exhausting your eligibility for the State University Grant.
- Once you have officially added the Master’s Degree Program, your eligibility will be adjusted to reflect the increased unit requirements for the combined objective (Master’s & Credential).
- The Maximum Timeframe Standard under our Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid Applicants is based on total units attempted while pursuing your program. Enrolling in courses that are not required for your Teaching Credential program prior to officially adding a Master’s Degree program may result in exhausting your overall eligibility for financial aid prior to completing your program.
- Information regarding the financial aid process and types of aid available for Graduate Students is located on the Financial Aid & Scholarships website
- Information regarding the financial aid process and types of aid available for Credential Students is located on the Financial Aid & Scholarships website (relevant only if you complete your Graduate program prior to completing all Teaching Credential coursework).
3. Registration information:
