Pursuing a Masters Degree adding a Credential after completing the Masters Degree

Graduate Admissions Information

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.

Tuition & Financial Aid Information

For students who enroll in a Teaching Credential program after completing a master’s degree program:

Tuition for your Graduate program will be charged based on the Graduate Student Fee Schedule.

Tuition for your Teaching Credential program will be charged based on the Credential Student Fee Schedule.

Eligibility for financial aid will be based on your status as a Graduate student while you are completing your master’s degree program.

Once you have completed your master’s degree program and enrolled in a Teaching Credential program, your financial aid eligibility for your Teaching Credential program will be based on your status as a Teaching Credential Student.

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.
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 master’s degree prior to officially adding a Credential program may result in exhausting your eligibility for the State University Grant.

Once you begin your Teaching Credential Program, your eligibility for State University Grant will be based on the unit maximums for the Teaching Credential Program.

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 master’s degree prior to officially adding a Credential 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 Studentsis 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).

Registration Information

Students will follow the same registration process as the graduate students. To view your registration window, log in to your BroncoDirect account and click on Student Center under the Student Self Services menu. Please watch this how-to video, on checking your registration window. Also, you may view: How to register for classes. If you have questions about which courses you should enroll in, please do not hesitate to contact your Department Graduate Coordinator. To further assist you in getting started on your CPP journey, click on resources and next steps for more information. Check the Class Search for Course Offerings. Please click on the Registration Information link for more information.