SF State's College of Professional & Global Education is a self-support college which receives no state funding for its programs; therefore, financial aid is extremely limited. Financial aid, if granted, is only available to students who are enrolled in at least six units per semester and are admitted to a financial aid-approved certificate or degree program. Self-support programs are not eligible for the State University Grant program or the CalVet Fee Waiver. See the list of Financial Aid Programs below.
Financial Aid Advisor
Adrian Porter Kelley
finaid@sfsu.edu
Zoom Drop-in Advising Hours: Tuesdays, Noon - 2 p.m.
Students accepted in, and enrolled in any of the following College of Professional & Global Education certificate, credential or degree programs during the fall, spring and summer semesters 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
Financial aid may be available for eligible matriculated SF State students who request a winter fee deferment. See Financial Aid Deferment on the Winter Session page.
For more information, visit Office of Student Financial Aid > College of Professional & Global Education.
To avoid being dropped for non-payment, students should confirm their Financial Aid award status in their SF State Gateway Student Center prior to registration. Students can check their College of Professional & Global Education Financial Aid status online through the SF State Gateway or they can contact the Financial Aid Office at (415) 338-7000.
Students who have an "approved" financial aid status in their SF State Gateway Student Center will not be dropped from their course/s for non-payment, and will remain enrolled unless the students drop the course/s themselves.
Since all approved College of Professional & Global Education Financial Aid students are exempt from non-payment drop, these students are responsible for dropping their course/s before or by the drop deadline. Courses can be dropped online, over the phone, or in person. (See How to Drop a Course.) Failure to drop a course/s by the drop deadline may result in a financial obligation to the University and possibly an 'F' or a 'W/WU' on the student's record. Students are responsible to check their schedule to ensure accuracy using SF State Gateway.
Students are responsible to check for the Financial Aid disbursement dates and their award amounts. Having a Financial Aid "award" does not guarantee that all course fee/s will be covered by Financial Aid. If a student's award amount is less than the full amount of course fees owed, the remaining balance is due to the college immediately upon disbursement or a financial hold will be place on the student account.
Students who are awarded Financial Aid are highly encouraged to check their student account for any financial holds or financial obligations that may prevent their Financial Aid from disbursement. Students can check for any financial holds or financial obligations in their SF State Gateway or contact the Bursar’s Office at (415) 338-1281 and the Financial Aid Office at (415) 338-7000.
Students with no “awarded” Financial Aid in place in their SF State Gateway before registering for classes will be personally responsible for paying fees by their payment due date. Students, who were not “awarded” Financial Aid and have not paid for their course fees, will be dropped for non-payment. Students may re-enroll on a space available basis. When re-enrolling, students are responsible for either paying fees by their new payment due date, or ensuring they are awarded Financial Aid. If classes have already begun, an instructor signature will be required to re-enroll in the class, and payment must be made at the time of registration or proof of a Financial Aid award in the student’s record at SF State Gateway.
Students are advised to talk to their Financial Aid counselor before and after registration and remain up-to-date on their Financial Aid award status as well as disbursement.
Other Forms of Financial Assistance
If you are currently employed, inquire with your employer as many companies provide tuition reimbursement/assistance for professional development courses and programs.
CalJOBS connects dislocated workers with employment training opportunities. SF State is an eligible training provider.
The College of Professional & Global Education is proud to help veterans and their family in achieving their educational and career goals. A variety of programs have been pre-approved for tuition assistance for active and retired military, and qualified dependents. Self-support programs are not eligible for the State University Grant program or the CalVet Fee Waiver.
Get VA Educational Benefit details online, including application and reimbursement processes, and contacts who can help you along the way.
Please see Office of Student Financial Aid > Alternative Loan Program for information.