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MS in Cyber Security Program Costs
词$23,000鈥�$25,000: | Total estimated costs for the entire MS Cyber Security Degree |
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$2,277/course | Tuition for each MS Cyber-Security courseTuition Rate: $759/unit | 3-unit course = $2,277 Note: MS Cyber-Security students do not pay regular CSUDH tuition fees. Out-of-state and international students pay the same fees as students in the United States. Registration Process for Admitted Students 鈻� |
$150 | Additional CostsApproximation of other fees charged during a student's program (includes library publication fee for thesis/project) |
$70 | Admissions Application Fee |
$135 | Graduation Application FeeOther graduation costs vary depending on your level of involvement, i.e. cap and gown rental if you plan on participating in the yearly CSUDH campus commencement exercises. |
*Pricing Information Subject to Change | Last Updated: 10/16/25
Financial Aid & Financial Assistance Options
There are several financial assistance options available for students completing their MS Cyber Security degree.听
Federal Student Loans听
The U.S. Department of Education offers听low-interest loans to eligible students听to help cover the cost of higher education. Eligible students must be:
- admitted
- in good academic standing
- enrolled听at least听half-time (6 units) in a program leading to a degree, teaching credential, or approved certificate
If you are eligible for a Federal Student Loan, as a graduate student, you can only qualify for an Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loan, so you are responsible for all the interest that accrues on your loan. The federal maximum a graduate student may be eligible to borrow with an Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loan is up to $20,500 for the academic year. For complete information, visit:听听听
To apply for funding, complete听听The FAFSA form must be submitted by June 30 at 11:59 p.m. CT.听Please note: students must reapply for financial aid for each new academic year.听听
Based on the information provided on your FAFSA application, the听CSUDH Financial Aid Office听will determine your eligibility and the actual loan amount you may borrow each academic year. If deemed eligible, funding will come from听. These funds must be REPAID, and you will repay a Federal Direct Stafford Loan to the U.S. Department of Education.
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Private Student Loans
You may qualify for a private student loan. For more information, search online for "private student loan providers" to explore your options and review specific lender details.
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听Scholarships听
Scholarships for graduate study may be available through the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA).
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