Financial Aid - College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPaCE)
The CSULB College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPaCE) offers a offers a diverse range of degrees, professional development certificates, and courses. To establish financial aid eligibility, you must be formally admitted to a degree program and enrolled in courses that satisfy your degree program requirements.
State financial aid programs (Middle Class Scholarship, State University Grant) and fee waivers (including Cal-Vet fee waivers and CSU employee fee waivers) are not available for students enrolled through CPaCE.
International students may explore resources via the Center for International Education (CIE).
- Tuition and Mandatory Fees: Cost paid to CSULB for courses, includes mandatory campus fees. Where noted, this includes the costs of books and supplies for the program.
- Living Expenses (housing and food): The average cost per academic year to live in Long Beach while attending CSULB. Actual costs may vary by individual choices related to location and circumstances (on-campus, off-campus, living at home)
- Commuter Room and Board reflect the lower costs of living at home
- On-Campus Room and Board is the average housing contract amount plus the 21-meal option
- Off-Campus Room and Board assume a roommate
- Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment: The average cost of books course materials, supplies, and equipment per academic year. This includes the cost of a computer.
- Transportation: The average transportation cost of traveling to and from CSULB
- Amount does not include car payments, insurance, parking, or vehicle maintenance
- Miscellaneous Personal Expenses: The average amount for personal expenses—from clothing and laundry to going to a movie or buying a pizza—each year
- Federal Student Loan Fees: These are the loan fees on the average amount of federal student loans borrowed by a student in this degree program. There is no requirement to borrow loans at CSULB.
For informational purposes only: In accordance with California Assembly Bill 990, California State University, Long Beach provides the typical market cost of a one bedroom apartment in the Long Beach area: 1 Bedroom: $2,623 per month
Students pursuing their first Bachelor degree through this program may be eligible for the following types of financial aid:
- Federal Pell Grant
- Cal Grant (Fee Paying Award or Stipend)
- Federal Direct Loans
- Private Education Loans
Veterans may use their GI Bill benefits for these programs as well.
You may apply for financial aid by filing either the FAFSA or the California Dream Act Application (for Dream-eligible students). You must complete a new or renewal aid application for each academic year you wish to be funded. When completing your aid application, include CSULB as a college you want your information sent to. Our School Code is 001139.
If you are eligible for private education loans only, you do not need to file a FAFSA. These loans are borrowed directly from a lending institution.
Average Expense to Attend / Financial Aid Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance is broadly defined as the average cost to attend a college for one academic year – the fall and spring semesters. The Cost of Attendance budget helps you and the Financial Aid Office determine approximately how much money you need to attend your program, and how much financial aid you need to meet that goal.
Tuition and fees are paid directly to CSULB and CPaCE, but are only a part of your total education costs. You also have to budget for room and board (housing and food), books, and transportation. Below are the estimated costs for these items – which, when combined – are your total estimated cost of attendance for one year:
2023-2024 Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts Degree Completion Program Cost of Attendance
|
|
Commuter |
On-Campus |
Off-Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuition and Mandatory Fees |
$5,112 |
$5,112 |
$5,112 |
|
Living Expenses (housing and food) |
$9,048 |
$15,612 |
$17,166 |
|
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment |
$1,490 |
$1,490 |
$1,490 |
| Transportation |
$2,038 |
$1,422 |
$2,572 |
|
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$2,694 |
$2,884 |
$3,376 |
| Federal Student Loan Fees* | $66 | $66 | $66 |
|
TOTAL |
$20,448 |
$26,586 |
$29,782 |
*While Federal Student Loan Fees are included in the Cost of Attendance, there is no requirement to borrow student loans.
Learn about what is included in the cost of college and ways to reduce college costs.
The Room and Board expenses included in the off-campus Cost of Attendance represent the typical costs students pay when enrolled at CSU Long Beach. Actual costs of room and board will vary. Many students living off-campus have roommates, which decreases their housing costs.
Information on How to Apply, Award Notifications, Getting your Aid, and Keeping your Aid is available under the Undergraduate Student section of this website.
Students pursuing their first Bachelor degree through this program may be eligible for the following types of financial aid:
- Federal Pell Grant
- Cal Grant (Fee Paying Award or Stipend)
- Federal Direct Loans
- Private Education Loans
Veterans may use their GI Bill benefits for this program as well.
You may apply for financial aid by filing either the FAFSA or the California Dream Act Application (for Dream-eligible students). You must complete a new or renewal aid application for each academic year you wish to be funded. When completing your aid application, include CSULB as a college you want your information sent to. Our School Code is 001139.
If you are eligible for private education loans only, you do not need to file a FAFSA. These loans are borrowed directly from a lending institution.
Average Expense to Attend / Financial Aid Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance is broadly defined as the average cost to attend a college for one academic year – the fall and spring semesters. The Cost of Attendance budget helps you and the Financial Aid Office determine approximately how much money you need to attend your program, and how much financial aid you need to meet that goal.
Tuition and fees are paid directly to CSULB and CPaCE, but are only a part of your total education costs. You also have to budget for room and board (housing and food), books, and transportation. Below are the estimated costs for these items – which, when combined – are your total estimated cost of attendance for one year:
2023-2024 Bachelor of Science Engineering - Degree Completion Program Cost of Attendance
|
|
Commuter |
On-Campus |
Off-Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuition and Mandatory Fees |
$11,880 |
$11,880 |
$11,880 |
|
Living Expenses (housing and food) |
$9,048 |
$15,612 |
$17,166 |
|
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment |
$1,490 |
$1,490 |
$1,490 |
|
Transportation |
$2,038 |
$1,422 |
$2,572 |
|
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$2,694 |
$2,884 |
$3,376 |
| Federal Student Loan Fees* | $66 | $66 | $66 |
|
TOTAL |
$27,216 |
$33,354 |
$36,550 |
*While Federal Student Loan Fees are included in the Cost of Attendance, there is no requirement to borrow student loans.
Learn about what is included in the cost of college and ways to reduce college costs.
The Room and Board expenses included in the off-campus Cost of Attendance represent the typical costs students pay when enrolled at CSU Long Beach. Actual costs of room and board will vary. Many students living off-campus have roommates, which decreases their housing costs.
Information on How to Apply, Award Notifications, Getting your Aid, and Keeping your Aid is available under the Undergraduate Student section of this website.
Students pursuing a graduate degree through CPaCE may be eligible for the following types of financial aid:
- Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan
- Federal Direct Grad PLUS Loan
- Private Education Loans
You may apply for financial aid by filing either the FAFSA or the California Dream Act Application (for Dream-eligible students). You must complete a new or renewal aid application for each academic year you wish to be funded. When completing your aid application, include CSULB as a college you want your information sent to. Our School Code is 001139.
If you are eligible for private education loans only, you do not need to file a FAFSA. These loans are borrowed directly from a lending institution.
Average Expense to Attend / Financial Aid Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance is broadly defined as the average cost to attend a college for one academic year – the fall and spring semesters. The Cost of Attendance budget helps you and the Financial Aid Office determine approximately how much money you need to attend your program, and how much financial aid you need to meet that goal.
Tuition and fees are paid directly to CSULB and CPaCE, but are only a part of your total education costs. You also have to budget for room and board (housing and food), books, and transportation. Below are the estimated costs for these items – which, when combined – are your total estimated cost of attendance for one year:
2023-2024 Master of Arts in International Affairs Cost of Attendance
|
|
Commuter |
On-Campus |
Off-Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuition and Mandatory Fees (including books and course materials) |
$9,270 |
$9,270 |
$9,270 |
|
Living Expenses (housing and food) |
$9,048 |
$15,612 |
$17,166 |
| Supplies and Equipment |
$648 |
$648 |
$648 |
|
Transportation |
$2,038 |
$1,422 |
$2,572 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$2,694 |
$2,884 |
$3,376 |
| Federal Student Loan Fees* | $156 | $156 | $156 |
|
TOTAL |
$23,854 |
$29,992 |
$33,188 |
*While Federal Student Loan Fees are included in the Cost of Attendance, there is no requirement to borrow student loans.
Learn about what is included in the cost of college and ways to reduce college costs.
The Room and Board expenses included in the off-campus Cost of Attendance represent the typical costs students pay when enrolled at CSU Long Beach. Actual costs of room and board will vary. Many students living off-campus have roommates, which decreases their housing costs.
Information on How to Apply, Award Notifications, Getting your Aid, and Keeping your Aid is available under the Graduate Student section of this website.
Students pursuing a graduate degree through CPaCE may be eligible for the following types of financial aid:
- Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan
- Federal Direct Grad PLUS Loan
- Private Education Loans
You may apply for financial aid by filing either the FAFSA or the California Dream Act Application (for Dream-eligible students). You must complete a new or renewal aid application for each academic year you wish to be funded. When completing your aid application, include CSULB as a college you want your information sent to. Our School Code is 001139.
If you are eligible for private education loans only, you do not need to file a FAFSA. These loans are borrowed directly from a lending institution.
Average Expense to Attend / Financial Aid Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance is broadly defined as the average cost to attend a college for one academic year – the fall and spring semesters. The Cost of Attendance budget helps you and the Financial Aid Office determine approximately how much money you need to attend your program, and how much financial aid you need to meet that goal.
Tuition and fees are paid directly to CSULB and CPaCE, but are only a part of your total education costs. You also have to budget for room and board (housing and food), books, and transportation. Below are the estimated costs for these items – which, when combined – are your total estimated cost of attendance for one year:
2023-2024 Master of Science in Criminal Justice Cost of Attendance
|
|
Commuter |
On-Campus |
Off-Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuition and Mandatory Fees |
$6,900 |
$6,900 |
$6,900 |
|
Living Expenses (housing and food) |
$9,048 |
$15,612 |
$17,166 |
|
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment |
$1,490 |
$1,490 |
$1,490 |
|
Transportation |
$2,038 |
$1,422 |
$2,572 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$2,694 |
$2,884 |
$3,376 |
| Federal Student Loan Fees* | $156 | $156 | $156 |
|
TOTAL |
$22,326 |
$28,464 |
$31,660 |
*While Federal Student Loan Fees are included in the Cost of Attendance, there is no requirement to borrow student loans.
Learn about what is included in the cost of college and ways to reduce college costs.
The Room and Board expenses included in the off-campus Cost of Attendance represent the typical costs students pay when enrolled at CSU Long Beach. Actual costs of room and board will vary. Many students living off-campus have roommates, which decreases their housing costs.
Information on How to Apply, Award Notifications, Getting your Aid, and Keeping your Aid is available under the Graduate Student section of this website.
Students pursuing a graduate degree through CPaCE may be eligible for the following types of financial aid:
- Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan
- Federal Direct Grad PLUS Loan
- Private Education Loans
You may apply for financial aid by filing either the FAFSA or the California Dream Act Application (for Dream-eligible students). You must complete a new or renewal aid application for each academic year you wish to be funded. When completing your aid application, include CSULB as a college you want your information sent to. Our School Code is 001139.
If you are eligible for private education loans only, you do not need to file a FAFSA. These loans are borrowed directly from a lending institution.
Average Expense to Attend / Financial Aid Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance is broadly defined as the average cost to attend a college for one academic year – the fall and spring semesters. The Cost of Attendance budget helps you and the Financial Aid Office determine approximately how much money you need to attend your program, and how much financial aid you need to meet that goal.
Tuition and fees are paid directly to CSULB and CPaCE, but are only a part of your total education costs. You also have to budget for room and board (housing and food), books, and transportation. Below are the estimated costs for these items – which, when combined – are your total estimated cost of attendance for one year:
2023-2024 Master of Science in Emergency Services Administration Cost of Attendance
|
|
Commuter |
On-Campus |
Off-Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuition and Mandatory Fees |
$4,990 |
$4,990 |
$4,990 |
|
Living Expenses (housing and food) |
$9,048 |
$15,612 |
$17,166 |
|
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment |
$1,490 |
$1,490 |
$1,490 |
| Transportation |
$2,038 |
$1,422 |
$2,572 |
|
Miscellaneous Personal Expense |
$2,694 |
$2,884 |
$3,376 |
| Federal Student Loan Fees* | $156 | $156 | $156 |
|
TOTAL |
$20,416 |
$26,554 |
$29,750 |
*While Federal Student Loan Fees are included in the Cost of Attendance, there is no requirement to borrow student loans.
Learn about what is included in the cost of college and ways to reduce college costs.
The Room and Board expenses included in the off-campus Cost of Attendance represent the typical costs students pay when enrolled at CSU Long Beach. Actual costs of room and board will vary. Many students living off-campus have roommates, which decreases their housing costs.
Information on How to Apply, Award Notifications, Getting your Aid, and Keeping your Aid is available under the Graduate Student section of this website.
Students pursuing a graduate degree through CPaCE may be eligible for the following types of financial aid:
- Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan
- Federal Direct Grad PLUS Loan
- Private Education Loans
You may apply for financial aid by filing either the FAFSA or the California Dream Act Application (for Dream-eligible students). You must complete a new or renewal aid application for each academic year you wish to be funded. When completing your aid application, include CSULB as a college you want your information sent to. Our School Code is 001139.
If you are eligible for private education loans only, you do not need to file a FAFSA. These loans are borrowed directly from a lending institution.
Average Expense to Attend / Financial Aid Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance is broadly defined as the average cost to attend a college for one academic year – the fall and spring semesters. The Cost of Attendance budget helps you and the Financial Aid Office determine approximately how much money you need to attend your program, and how much financial aid you need to meet that goal.
Tuition and fees are paid directly to CSULB and CPaCE, but are only a part of your total education costs. You also have to budget for room and board (housing and food), books, and transportation. Below are the estimated costs for these items – which, when combined – are your total estimated cost of attendance for one year:
2023-2024 Master of Science in Geographic Information Sciences Cost of Attendance
|
|
Commuter |
On-Campus |
Off-Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuition and Mandatory Fees |
$15,600 |
$15,600 |
$15,600 |
|
Living Expenses (housing and food) |
$9,048 |
$15,612 |
$17,166 |
|
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment |
$1,490 |
$1,490 |
$1,490 |
|
Transportation |
$2,038 |
$1,422 |
$2,572 |
|
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$2,694 |
$2,884 |
$3,376 |
| Federal Student Loan Fees* | $156 | $156 | $156 |
|
TOTAL |
$31,026 |
$37,164 |
$40,360 |
*While Federal Student Loan Fees are included in the Cost of Attendance, there is no requirement to borrow student loans.
Learn about what is included in the cost of college and ways to reduce college costs.
The Room and Board expenses included in the off-campus Cost of Attendance represent the typical costs students pay when enrolled at CSU Long Beach. Actual costs of room and board will vary. Many students living off-campus have roommates, which decreases their housing costs.
Information on How to Apply, Award Notifications, Getting your Aid, and Keeping your Aid is available under the Graduate Student section of this website.
Students pursuing a graduate degree through CPaCE may be eligible for the following types of financial aid:
- Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan
- Federal Direct Grad PLUS Loan
- Private Education Loans
You may apply for financial aid by filing either the FAFSA or the California Dream Act Application (for Dream-eligible students). You must complete a new or renewal aid application for each academic year you wish to be funded. When completing your aid application, include CSULB as a college you want your information sent to. Our School Code is 001139.
If you are eligible for private education loans only, you do not need to file a FAFSA. These loans are borrowed directly from a lending institution.
Average Expense to Attend / Financial Aid Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance is broadly defined as the average cost to attend a college for one academic year – the fall and spring semesters. The Cost of Attendance budget helps you and the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships determine approximately how much money you need to attend your program, and how much financial aid you need to meet that goal.
Tuition and fees are paid directly to CSULB and CPaCE, but are only a part of your total education costs. You also have to budget for room and board (housing and food), books, and transportation. Below are the estimated costs for these items – which, when combined – are your total estimated cost of attendance for one year:
2023-2024 Master of Science in Information Systems Cost of Attendance
|
|
Commuter |
On-Campus |
Off-Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuition and Mandatory Fees |
$18,900 |
$18,900 |
$18,900 |
|
Living Expenses (housing and food) |
$9,048 |
$15,612 |
$17,166 |
|
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment |
$1,490 |
$1,490 |
$1,490 |
| Transportation |
$2,038 |
$1,422 |
$2,572 |
|
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$2,694 |
$2,884 |
$3,376 |
| Federal Student Loan Fees* | $156 | $156 | $156 |
|
TOTAL |
$34,326 |
$40,464 |
$43,660 |
*While Federal Student Loan Fees are included in the Cost of Attendance, there is no requirement to borrow student loans.
Learn about what is included in the cost of college and ways to reduce college costs.
The Room and Board expenses included in the off-campus Cost of Attendance represent the typical costs students pay when enrolled at CSU Long Beach. Actual costs of room and board will vary. Many students living off-campus have roommates, which decreases their housing costs.
Information on How to Apply, Award Notifications, Getting your Aid, and Keeping your Aid is available under the Graduate Student section of this website.
Students pursuing a graduate degree through CPaCE may be eligible for the following types of financial aid:
- Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan
- Federal Direct Grad PLUS Loan
- Private Education Loans
You may apply for financial aid by filing either the FAFSA or the California Dream Act Application (for Dream-eligible students). You must complete a new or renewal aid application for each academic year you wish to be funded. When completing your aid application, include CSULB as a college you want your information sent to. Our School Code is 001139.
If you are eligible for private education loans only, you do not need to file a FAFSA. These loans are borrowed directly from a lending institution.
Average Expense to Attend / Financial Aid Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance is broadly defined as the average cost to attend a college for one academic year – the fall and spring semesters. The Cost of Attendance budget helps you and the Financial Aid Office determine approximately how much money you need to attend your program, and how much financial aid you need to meet that goal.
Tuition and fees are paid directly to CSULB and CPaCE, but are only a part of your total education costs. You also have to budget for room and board (housing and food), books, and transportation. Below are the estimated costs for these items – which, when combined – are your total estimated cost of attendance for one year:
2023 -2024 Master of Science in Supply Chain Management Cost of Attendance
|
Commuter |
On-Campus |
Off-Campus |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuition and Mandatory Fees (including books and course materials |
$11,700 |
$11,700 |
$11,700 |
|
Living Expenses (housing and food) |
$9,048 |
$15,612 |
$17,166 |
|
Supplies and Equipment |
$648 |
$648 |
$648 |
|
Transportation |
$2,038 |
$1,422 |
$2,572 |
|
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$2,694 |
$2,884 |
$3,376 |
| Federal Student Loan Fees* | $156 | $156 | $156 |
|
TOTAL |
$26,284 |
$32,422 |
$35,618 |
*While Federal Student Loan Fees are included in the Cost of Attendance, there is no requirement to borrow student loans.
Learn about what is included in the cost of college and ways to reduce college costs.
The Room and Board expenses included in the off-campus Cost of Attendance represent the typical costs students pay when enrolled at CSU Long Beach. Actual costs of room and board will vary. Many students living off-campus have roommates, which decreases their housing costs.
Information on How to Apply, Award Notifications, Getting your Aid, and Keeping your Aid is available under the Graduate Student section of this website.
Students pursuing a graduate degree through CPaCE may be eligible for the following types of financial aid:
- Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan
- Federal Direct Grad PLUS Loan
- Private Education Loans
You may apply for financial aid by filing either the FAFSA or the California Dream Act Application (for Dream-eligible students). You must complete a new or renewal aid application for each academic year you wish to be funded. When completing your aid application, include CSULB as a college you want your information sent to. Our School Code is 001139.
If you are eligible for private education loans only, you do not need to file a FAFSA. These loans are borrowed directly from a lending institution.
Average Expense to Attend / Financial Aid Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance is broadly defined as the average cost to attend a college for one academic year – the fall and spring semesters. The Cost of Attendance budget helps you and the Financial Aid Office determine approximately how much money you need to attend your program, and how much financial aid you need to meet that goal.
Tuition and fees are paid directly to CSULB and CPaCE, but are only a part of your total education costs. You also have to budget for room and board (housing and food), books, and transportation. Below are the estimated costs for these items – which, when combined – are your total estimated cost of attendance for one year:
2023 -2024 Master of Science in Sustainability Management Cost of Attendance
|
Commuter |
On-Campus |
Off-Campus |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuition and Mandatory Fees (including books and course materials) |
$18,900 |
$18,900 |
$18,900 |
|
Living Expenses (housing and food) |
$9,048 |
$15,612 |
$17,166 |
|
Supplies and Equipment |
$648 |
$648 |
$648 |
|
Transportation |
$2,038 |
$1,422 |
$2,572 |
|
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$2,694 |
$2,884 |
$3,376 |
| Federal Student Loan Fees* | $156 | $156 | $156 |
|
TOTAL |
$33,484 |
$39,622 |
$42,818 |
*While Federal Student Loan Fees are included in the Cost of Attendance, there is no requirement to borrow student loans.
Learn about what is included in the cost of college and ways to reduce college costs.
The Room and Board expenses included in the off-campus Cost of Attendance represent the typical costs students pay when enrolled at CSU Long Beach. Actual costs of room and board will vary. Many students living off-campus have roommates, which decreases their housing costs.
Information on How to Apply, Award Notifications, Getting your Aid, and Keeping your Aid is available under the Graduate Student section of this website.
Students pursuing a graduate degree through CPaCE may be eligible for the following types of financial aid:
- Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan
- Federal Direct Grad PLUS Loan
- Private Education Loans
You may apply for financial aid by filing either the FAFSA or the California Dream Act Application (for Dream-eligible students). You must complete a new or renewal aid application for each academic year you wish to be funded. When completing your aid application, include CSULB as a college you want your information sent to. Our School Code is 001139.
If you are eligible for private education loans only, you do not need to file a FAFSA. These loans are borrowed directly from a lending institution.
Specialized Graduate Degree Programs through CPaCE
The following CPaCE Graduate Programs have special enrollment requirements which impact the timing of when eligibility for financial aid can be determined – as well as when funds are released:
- Master of Arts in Kinesiology, Option in Sport Management
- Master of Arts in Dance
- Master of Business Administration – Daytime Accelerated MBA
- Master of Business Administration – Saturday MBA
- Master of Public Administration
- Master of Science in Health Care Administration
For information on the financial aid process for these programs, including Cost of Attendance Budgets, which FAFSA application needs to be filed (and when), as well as information on when aid is released, please contact your program office --- or contact our office.
