Financial Aid and CalJOBS
Explore financial aid and workforce funding options that may help you pay for your program. You can learn about federal financial aid, financial assistance options and CalJOBS resources available to eligible SFSU students and job seekers.
Financial Aid
The SFSU College of Professional & Global Education is self-supporting and does not receive state funding for its programs. Because of this, financial aid opportunities are limited.
You may qualify for financial aid if you are enrolled in at least six units per semester and admitted to an approved certificate or degree program.
See the Financial Aid Programs section below for available options.
Financial Aid Advisor
finaid@sfsu.edu
(415) 338-7000
About Financial Aid
If you are admitted to and enrolled in one of the following College of Professional & Global Education certificate, credential or degree programs during the fall, spring or summer semester, you may be eligible for federal financial aid.
Certificates:
- Clinical Lab Science
- Dietetics
- Hospitality and Tourism Management
- International Business
- Paralegal Studies
- Pre-Health Professions
Credentials:
Degrees:
- Accelerated Entry Level Master of Science in Nursing (ELM-A)
- BS in Business Administration, Concentration in General Business Online Degree Completion (BSBA)
- BA in Criminal Justice Studies Online Bachelor’s Degree Completion
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Accelerated (BSN-A)
- BA in Psychology Online Bachelor's Degree Completion
Winter Session
If you're a matriculated SFSU student, you may be able to use your spring financial aid to pay for Winter Session. You can request a fee deferment if you're eligible. See the Winter Session Fee Deferment page.
For more information, visit Office of Student Financial Aid > College of Professional & Global Education.
Before you register, check your financial aid status in your SFSU Gateway Student Center to avoid being dropped for nonpayment. You can also contact the Financial Aid Office at (415) 338-7000.
If your financial aid status shows as approved in SFSU Gateway, you will not be dropped from your classes for nonpayment. You remain enrolled unless you drop the classes yourself.
If you receive approved financial aid through the College of Professional & Global Education, you are still responsible for dropping classes by the drop deadline if you no longer plan to attend. You can drop classes online, by phone or in person. See How to Drop a Course on the Drops and Refunds page for details.
If you do not drop a class by the deadline, you may still owe course fees and may receive an F or W/WU grade on your academic record. Check your class schedule regularly in SFSU Gateway to make sure your enrollment is correct.
You are responsible for reviewing your financial aid disbursement dates and award amounts. Receiving a financial aid award does not guarantee that all course fees will be covered. If your award does not cover the full balance, you must pay the remaining amount immediately after disbursement or a financial hold may be placed on your account.
You should also check your student account for financial holds or obligations that could delay your financial aid disbursement. You can review holds in SFSU Gateway or contact:
- Bursar’s Office: (415) 338-1281
- Financial Aid Office: (415) 338-7000
If you do not have awarded financial aid in place before registering, you are responsible for paying fees by the payment deadline. If payment is not received, you may be dropped from your classes for nonpayment.
If you re-enroll in a class, enrollment is based on space availability. You must either pay fees by the new payment deadline or have an approved financial aid award in SFSU Gateway. If classes have already started, you also need instructor approval to re-enroll.
Talk with your financial aid counselor before and after registration and stay informed about your award status and disbursement dates.
See Financial Aid Withdrawals and Refunds on the Drops and Refunds page.
CalJOBS
CalJOBS helps you connect with employment training opportunities if you are a dislocated worker. SFSU is an eligible training provider.
About CalJOBS
Instructions
- Go to the CalJOBS Website
- Select: Job Seekers > Education and Training > Training Providers and Schools
- Search on Keyword: College of Professional & Global Education, SF State
Through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), CalJOBS helps connect you with employment training opportunities if you are an adult learner or dislocated worker.
SFSU is listed on the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL), which includes programs approved to receive Individual Training Account funding through WIOA.
The CalJOBS website helps job seekers and employers navigate California's workforce services by providing employment and labor market information for the State of California. The site allows users to search for jobs, build résumés, access career resources, find qualified candidates for employment and gather information on education and training programs.
If you have questions, contact the staff for your program of interest.
Other Forms of Financial Assistance
If you are currently employed, check with your employer about tuition reimbursement or financial assistance. Many companies help cover the cost of professional development courses and programs.
The College of Professional & Global Education supports veterans and their families in reaching their educational and career goals. A variety of programs are approved for tuition assistance for active-duty military, veterans and qualified dependents.
Self-support programs are not eligible for the State University Grant or the CalVet Fee Waiver.
You can find information online about VA educational benefits, including application steps, reimbursement processes and support contacts.
See Financial Aid | Loans for information.
Some programs give you an option to split the cost for one semester into smaller payments. Get the details.