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Explore Graduate Aid
Degree-seeking students may be able to explore Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans, TEACH Grant funding, graduate assistantships, student employment, veteran benefits and private education loans.
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CSU publishes graduate, doctoral and pharmacy tuition by credit hour, along with mandatory fees and separate fee categories that may apply based on your program or enrollment.
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Flexibility looks different across CSU graduate programs — because each format is designed around the kind of preparation that helps you advance in your field. Some programs offer online, evening or weekend options, while others feature in-person or hybrid experiences centered on applied learning.
That balance matters at the graduate level, where your education needs to fit your responsibilities and help you keep building toward what comes next.
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