Costs and Financial Aid

Our affordable programs allow you to minimize your cost by maximizing the credits you transfer and by accessing Federal Student Aid, ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø scholarships, and more.

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Cost and Aid Summary

Cost Per Unit

$500-$550 for Summer · $525-$575 for Fall · Payment plans available

Cal State Application Fee

$70 · Fee waivers available

Financial Aid

Eligible for Federal Student Aid if enrolled in at least 6 units, and can qualify for Pell Grants.

Scholarships

Eligible for university-wide and college scholarships.

Additional Aid

Eligible for student ambassador and research positions.

Affordable and Valuable

We know that time, cost and results are important factors when deciding whether or not to complete your degree, so we've designed our ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø Online bachelor's programs so that you can receive a quality education at an affordable cost and advance your career outcomes.

Program Estimated Costs

For the Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 terms, our programs cost $500-$550 per unit.

For the Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 terms, our programs cost $525-$575 per unit.

Programs typically require 50-60 units to complete. Financial aid opportunities and installment payment plans are available in most situations. 

Program Name Cost Per Unit Unit Load Estimated Cost Per Term
Anthropology, BA

Summer: $500

Fall: $525

3–12

Summer: $1500–$6000

Fall: $1575-$6300

Business Administration, BS

Summer: $550

Fall: $575

3–12

Summer: $1650–$6600

Fall: $1725-$6900

Communication Studies, BA

Summer: $500

Fall: $525

 

3-12

Summer: $1500–$6000

Fall: $1575-$6300

Economics, BA

Summer: $500

Fall: $525

3–16

Summer: $1500–$8000

Fall: $1575-$8400

Educational and Community Leadership, BA

Summer: $500

Fall: $525

3-12

Summer: $1500–$6000

Fall: $1575-$6300

Health Care Leadership, BS

Summer: $500

Fall: $525

3-12

 

Summer: $1500–$6000

Fall: $1575-$6300

Info Science and Data Analyitics, BS

Summer: $500

Fall: $525

3–15

Summer: $1500–$7500

Fall: $1575-$7875

Psychology, BA

Fall: $525

3-12

Fall: $1575-$6300

Public Health, BS

Summer: $500

Fall: $525

3–12

Summer: $1500–$6000

Fall: $1575-$6300

Public Relations, BS

Summer: $500

Fall: $525

3–12

Summer: $1500–$6000

Fall: $1575-$6300

Science, Technology, and Society, BA

Summer: $500

Fall: $525

3-12

Summer: $1500–$6000

Fall: $1575-$6300

Note: These are only estimates to give you information on tuition. Financial aid may help you lower the cost depending on your program and amount of units you take.

Your tuition fees also include:

  • Regular academic advising and student support from our Student Success Center.

  • Access to helpful campus resources such as the ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, Career Center, and Writing Center.

  • Opportunities to participate in open-access activities such as ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø events and student organizations.

Application Fee

The cost to submit your application through the Cal State Apply portal is $70. When you apply for admission, you are automatically considered for an  based on the information requested in the application.

Oregon Tuition Refund Policy

According to the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR 583-030-0035(18)(c)), after classes begin for a term, an Oregon student who withdraws from a course is eligible for a partial refund through the middle week of the term. Refunds shall be based on unused instructional time and shall be prorated on a weekly basis for schools using a semester calendar.

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Numerous Financial Aid Opportunities

  • : You are eligible to apply for Federal Student Aid and to qualify for Federal Pell Grants. Complete the Free Application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) application as soon as you can to provide enough time for processing prior to your first term.
  • : Students who receive Federal Work-Study can apply for eligible positions through the ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø Handshake portal, which hosts job and internship opportunities for students and alumni.

  • : Students who complete the FAFSA application and meet certain eligibility requirements can also apply for various California Student Aid Commission grant awards. If you are awarded a Cal Grant, you must be enrolled in at least 6 units in order to receive it.
  • ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø Scholarships: Each spring, students can apply online for university-wide and college scholarships through the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office for the upcoming academic year.
  • ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø Veterans Resource Center: If you are a military-connected individual, please contact the ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø Veterans Resource Center to discuss your benefits and eligibility for special session programs.
  • Current ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø Online students can apply for paid student ambassador positions each term to provide current and potential students with valuable insights, resources, and experiences.

  • : Through our partnership, current Amazon employees can visit the Amazon Career Choice website for details about how to utilize that benefit to apply for enrollment at ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø.

Scholarships and Financial Aid for Online Students

Watch our interview with Felicia Zamora, '25 Business Administration, to learn how she applied for ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø Scholarships during the spring and was awarded a scholarship for the following academic year to reduce the cost of her degree.

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