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Payment Information
The first tuition payment is due upon receipt of the orientation reservation or other intent to enroll document. Subsequent payments must be received by the due date; see the Tuition Delinquency policy for details.
Tuition is billed at least one month prior to the due date or during registration for the term, and is considered delinquent if not received by the due date. Delinquent accounts are subject to penalty fees and finance charges.
Tuition due dates for academic year 2019-2020 are as follows:
Fall 2019 - Due 08/27/2019
Spring 2020 - Due 01/02/2020
Summer 2020 - Due 04/28/2020
Students expecting a student loan or tuition reimbursement assistance need to have reserve funds available to cover tuition costs between the time tuition is due and the time of receipt of the loan disbursement or reimbursement. Students are responsible for tuition payments upon enrollment, whether or not a loan or reimbursement is pending.
Payments must be issued in US dollars. Payment can be made online via WebAdvisor in the myFielding portal. WebAdvisor will accept electronic check payments, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover credit cards. Payments may also be mailed to the address noted below:
Fielding Graduate University
2020 De la Vina Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93105-3538
Attn: Student Accounts
Attendance and Participation While Awaiting VA Tuition and Fee Payments
Effective August 1, 2019, any student using CH31 (Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment benefits) or CH33 (Post-9/11 G.I. Bill®) is protected from any penalties imposed by the University while waiting for the VA to make tuition and fee payments. Under this policy, the University:
- Cannot deny a student access to classrooms, libraries, or other institutional facilities
- Cannot make the student borrow money to cover costs while waiting for payment
- Cannot charge a student a late fee or penalty
The coverage period ends when VA makes payment or 90 days after the date the University certifies tuition and fees.
Protection begins when the student provides the school with a Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) or a Statement of Benefits. The University can require the student to submit:
- the CoE or Statement of Benefits no later than the first day of the program
- a written request to use the benefits or other necessary certifications
For more information regarding this policy, contact your School Certifying Official.
Policy Revised 10/01/2019
Cost of Attendance for Financial Aid
The cost of attendance (COA) budget is used to calculate need eligibility for certain scholarship funds, and it provides a cap for maximum allowable aid. These costs are not paid directly to Fielding and are estimates for an average student. The actual COA is calculated and shown on the Award Letter when a student requests financial aid.
Significant cost increases due to individual circumstances, such as disabilities, dependent care, or computer purchase may be appealed on an individual basis. Contact the Financial Aid Office for the COA appeal request form.
Other Expenses |
Amount |
Per |
Books: Doctoral and Respecialization Certificate |
$500 |
term |
Books: Master’s and Certificate |
$25 |
credit |
Transportation: Clinical Doctoral and Respecialization Certificate |
$3,600 |
year |
Transportation: All Other Doctoral |
$2,400 |
year |
Transportation: MA in ODL |
$1,050 |
year |
Transportation: Evidence Based Coaching Certificates |
$2,400 |
program |
Transportation: Neuropsychology Certificate |
$70 |
month |
Room/Board/Personal/Miscellaneous |
$1,880 |
month |
Doctoral Tuition Rates by Program as of September 1, 2019
Program |
Tuition |
Additional Information |
Doctor of Education
Doctor of Education in Leadership for Change
|
$8,870/term |
$26,610/annually |
Infant and Early Childhood Development (PhD) |
$8,870/term* |
$26,610/annually
*ICDL teach-out students who entered Fall 2014 through Summer 2015 and have remained on that catalog will instead be charged $970 per credit
|
Human Development (PhD)
Human & Organizational Systems (PhD)
Organizational Development & Change (PhD)
|
$9,700/term |
$29,100/annually |
Clinical Psychology (PhD) |
$9,700/term |
$29,100/annually |
Media Psychology (PhD) |
$9,700/term |
$29,100/annually |
Master’s Tuition Rates by Program as of September 1, 2019
Program |
Tuition |
Additional Information |
Infant and Early Childhood Development |
$720/credit |
$2,880/course - 10 courses |
Media Psychology |
$610/credit |
$2,440/course - 10 courses |
Organizational Development & Leadership |
$720/credit |
$28,800 total - 40 credits |
Graduate Certificate Tuition and Fee Rates by Program as of September 1, 2019
Program |
Tuition |
Associated Fees |
Additional Information |
Clinical Psychology (postbaccalaureate) |
$720/credit |
|
$20,160 program total - 28 credits |
Comprehensive Evidence Based Coaching |
$720/credit
$750/per skills training course
|
|
$3,630/term - 3 terms |
Evidence Based Coaching for Organization Leadership |
$720/credit
$750/per skills training course
|
|
$3,630/term - 2 terms |
Forensic Psychology |
$720/credit |
|
$2,880/course - 3 courses |
Forensic Psychology for Mental Health Practitioners |
$720/credit |
|
$2,880/course - 5 courses |
Forensic Psychology for Clinicians |
$720/credit |
|
$2,880/course - 6 courses |
Media Psychology |
$610/credit |
|
$2,440/course - 3 courses |
Organizational Consulting |
$720/credit |
|
$2,880/course - 3 courses |
Organizational Development and Leadership |
$720/credit |
|
$2,880/course - 4 courses |
Neuropsychology (postdoctoral) |
$4,320/term |
$1,850/term |
$6,170/term - 6 terms
Students needing to continue into year three of the program pay reduced tuition . |
Respecialization Clinical Psychology (postdoctoral) |
$929/credit with a maximum amount of $9,290/term* |
$929 fee for practicum/internship per term |
*RCP students who entered prior to Fall 2018 are charged $9,290/term with discounts at advanced stages in the program as outlined in the Tuition Reduction During Clinical Internships policy. |
Professional Development Tuition Rates by Program as of September 1, 2019
Program |
Tuition |
12 week course |
$720/credit |
Open Enrollment Doctoral Courses |
$929/credit |
PSY-505 |
$250/course |
World Cafe course |
$800/course; $50 materials fee/course |
General Fees
General Fees |
Application Fee |
$75 non-refundable |
Deferred Enrollment Deposit |
$200 non-refundable |
Late Registration Fee (tuition per credit/courses only) |
$150 |
Re-enrollment application fee |
$100 non-refundable |
Replacement ID card |
$10 non-refundable |
Student Governance Fee (Clinical and Media only) |
$20/annually (due Spring term) |
Doctoral Session Attendance Fees
Category |
Standard Registration Fee |
Additional Late Fee |
Total w/ Late Fee |
Student |
$295 |
$100 |
$395 |
Student attending for Dissertation Committee meeting only |
$125 |
$100 |
$225 |
Student attending for Final Oral Review or Graduation Ceremony only |
No Charge |
$100 |
$100 |
Student Spouse/Significant Other |
$295 |
$100 |
$395 |
Alumni or Alumni Spouse Significant Other |
$150 |
$150 |
$300 |
Finance Fees
Finance Fees |
Convenience/Service Fee: Discover, MasterCard, Visa, American Express |
2% per transaction |
Finance Charge (1st of month) |
.83% charged when payment is not received by due date |
Late Payment penalty fee |
$100 assessed on past due balance |
Monthly Payment Plan |
$50 setup fee
$25 second time card decline
$25 change account fee (the first six changes/year are free) |
Returned checks |
$25 charged when payment is not honored by the bank |
Wire Transfer Fee (international students only) |
$25 (FGU does not wire funds to domestic banks) |
Transcript Fees
Transcript Fees |
Electronic PDF delivery |
$7 per email address |
Paper transcript, pick-up at Fielding (no delivery) |
$5.25 per copy |
Paper transcript, regular postal mail |
$10 per destination/address |
Paper transcript, rush/expedited delivery |
$45 per destination/address |
Graduation Fees
Graduation Fees |
Cap and gown |
$55 |
Fee for guests |
Varies |
Proofreader’s fee for dissertation |
First $300 covered by Fielding; any additional charge to be covered by student |
Diploma/Certificate replacement/Duplicate diploma |
$50 |
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