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Costs
We believe a college degree should be affordable. Our students receive scholarships, grants, and more to help pay for college. Our commitment to keeping costs low makes us one of the most affordable universities in California. For more information, visit csudh.edu/financial-aid/cost.
2026-2027 Direct Cost for California Residents*
Tuition Fees: $6,838
Campus Fees: $1,867.72
Total Per Year: $8,705.72
*Non-California residents pay an additional $471 per unit.
Financial Aid
At CSUDH, we know that investing in your future is a big step, and we are determined to see you succeed.
Apply for Financial Aid from October 1 through March 2
Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA)
To apply for financial aid at CSUDH, complete the Free Application for Federal Aid at . Students of all class levels should complete the FAFSA to be considered for all types of state and federal aid: grants, work-study, student and parent loans, and some scholarships.
California Dream Act Application
The California Dream Act Application allows students who meet AB540 criteria to apply for and receive certain state and institutional financial assistance programs. Apply at .
School Code 001141
Learn more at csudh.edu/financial-aid
Scholarships
CSUDH offers a wide array of scholarships for all students. All scholarships require a minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher and enrollment criteria may vary by each scholarship.
Presidential Scholarship
Covers full in-state tuition and fees, provides an annual book allowance, parking permit, annual on-campus housing stipend, and access to undergraduate research opportunities.
Katherine Bogdanovich Loker Scholarship
Awards $4,000 to a student residing in one of the following cities: Carson, Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Torrance, or Wilmington, with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Vic and Curly Scholarship
Awarded to First-Year, First-Time students who demonstrate financial need.
For a complete list, visit csudh.edu/scholarships
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
糖心logo入口 is a participating member of the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE), a tuition savings program of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education ().
Through WUE, students in western states and three U.S. insular areas may enroll in many two-year and four-year undergraduate college programs at a reduced tuition rate (150% of the institution's regular resident tuition, and nearly 50% less than the full nonresident tuition rate).
To learn more about CSUDH WUE鈥檚 Tuition & Fees, visit the Student Financial Services webpage.
Residents from the following states and US Pacific Territories are eligible for WUE tuition rates:
Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, and Republic of Palau.
WUE Eligibility Requirements
- New Freshman and Transfer Students enrolling for the first time to CSUDH may apply for WUE; current CSUDH students are ineligible.
- Must meet all admissions and enrollment requirements as an incoming first-year or transfer student.
- To be eligible for the WUE tuition rate,聽First Year Students must have a 2.60 High School GPA, and transfer students must have a 2.50 cumulative GPA in all transferable coursework.
- The WUE tuition rate must be requested prior to enrolling in your first term.
Please note that WUE cannot be applied to graduate studies, post-baccalaureate studies, undergraduate Nursing, Organizational Leadership Studies or Quality Assurance.
Maintaining WUE Status
- Be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate, 12 units or more each semester.
- Maintain a minimum CSUDH and cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 or better and be in Good Academic Standing.
- Maintain Non-Resident status of California for tuition purposes.
- Complete a minimum of 24 units per academic year (Fall and Spring terms).
- Students may receive WUE tuition for 5 years for First-Year Students and 3 years for Transfer students, or until the completion of a bachelor鈥檚 degree.
Take these steps to apply to participate in the WUE program:
- Apply for admission to CSUDH via
- Download and complete the WUE Contract Form.
- Submit your WUE Contract to our once you have received your application acknowledgement email, which will contain your student ID, residency status and major.
- After the WUE request form is received, an email will be sent to you from admissions@csudh.edu confirming receipt of the submission.
- If offered admissions into the university, you must submit your Intent to Enroll, register for New Student Orientation, and submit all items on your to-do list by the posted document deadline.
- Once your admission has been confirmed, your WUE form will be fully processed.
Questions about WUE? Contact the Office of Admissions & Recruitment at admissions@csudh.edu
Is WUE a scholarship?
WUE is commonly referred to as a 鈥渢uition savings program鈥� or 鈥渞educed tuition program鈥� and is not considered a scholarship.
Do I automatically get WUE if I鈥檓 from a participating state?
CSUDH requires students to request WUE participation prior to enrolling in their first term and meeting all eligibility and continuing requirements.
Which programs are eligible for WUE?
The WUE program is available to all undergraduate programs except for the following academic programs: Nursing, Organizational Leadership Studies and Quality Assurance.
If I am eligible for WUE, am I guaranteed admission to CSUDH?
No, you must meet all non-California resident admission requirements as an incoming student.
Can I qualify for California resident tuition later?
WUE students are not eligible for California resident tuition while participating, and time accrued in WUE cannot be applied toward establishing residency for tuition purposes.
Can I receive the WUE benefit and later become a California resident for tuition purposes?
No, initial WUE awards and continued eligibility are based upon residence in a WUE member state other than California. You must maintain a full-time status of 12 units or more while enrolled at CSUDH each term (except Summer). You must remain in good academic standing, achieving at least a 2.0 GPA each term while in the WUE program. If you wish to change your residency, you will have to stop participating in the WUE program for a minimum of one year and one day and meet the requirements for residency reclassification.
How long can I receive the WUE tuition rate?
WUE tuition remains for up to four academic years or until completion of the bachelor鈥檚 degree (whichever comes first).
Do I need to reapply for the WUE each year?
WUE is good for four years or until you graduate, whichever comes first. You do not need to reapply for each year you attend CSUDH. However, if you leave the university (and do not complete a planned educational leave form), you will need to reapply to the program when you reapply to the university.