Tuition and Fee Information

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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 2020-2021 are as follows:

Fall 2020 - Due 08/31/2020
Spring 2021 - Due 01/04/2021
Summer 2021 - Due 05/03/2021

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 07/01/2020

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 financial aid (including loans, scholarships, and external funding) within one academic year. It is not the amount that will be billed to you, as it includes tuition along with estimates for the indirect cost categories shown below. Your actual COA, including any applicable loan fees, will be calculated and shown in your Award Letter after you request financial aid.

Estimated Costs for Books, Supplies, Transportation, Room, Board, Personal Expenses

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.

Doctoral Tuition Rates by Program as of September 1, 2020

Masters Tuition Rates by Program as of September 1, 2020

Graduate Certificate Tuition and Fee Rates by Program as of September 1, 2020

Online Professional Development Tuition Rates by Program as of September 1, 2020

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