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MSQA Program Costs
Need Help paying for the program? See the Financial Assistance options below.
| $13,000鈥�$15,000 | Total Estimated Costs for the entire MSQA Degree This total does not include individual student hardware or online costs. Each student is responsible for the costs associated with purchasing their own computer equipment, online charges, required postage, and faxes as needed. |
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| $1,041 $347 per unit (Effective Fall 2027: $500 per unit) | Tuition for each MSQA Online Course 听Note:听 MSQA-Internet students do not pay "out-of-state" or regular CSUDH In-State tuition fees. International students pay the same fees as students in the United States. Students pay tuition directly to the College of Continuing and Professional Education and NOT to the CSUDH University Cashier. View more information on how to register 鈻� Costs for books and other materials vary for each class and can be ordered from the 听and online retailers. |
| $150 | Additional Costs Approximation of other fees charged during a student's program (includes library publication fee for thesis/project) |
| $70 | Admissions Application Fee Information on the听 |
| $135 | Graduation Application Fee Other 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. |
*Subject to change. Last Updated: 2/10/26
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Financial听Assistance Options
CSUDH has several financial assistance options available for students completing their MSQA degree.
Note: As a distance learning student through the online master's program, you will not be eligible for federal or state grants.
Federal Student Loans
The U.S. Department of Education offers low-interest loans to eligible students to help cover the cost of higher education. Eligible students must be admitted, in good academic standing, and enrolled at least 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:
To apply for funding, complete 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.
Based on the information provided on your FAFSA application, the CSUDH Financial Aid Office will determine your eligibility and the actual loan amount you may borrow each academic year. If deemed eligible, funding will come from . 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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CSUDH Scholarships
The CSUDH Quality Assurance department has scholarships available for MSQA courses, noncredit professional development courses, and the ASQ World Quality Conference.
2026 CSUDH Quality Assurance/Micro-Course Scholarships
This Fall 2025, the CSUDH Quality Assurance Program has scholarship opportunities available to all QA students for the following Spring 2026 classes: QAS classes beginning in January, as well as NBQA non-credit quality micro courses.
The non-credit classes provide Quality Assurance students with an opportunity to advance their knowledge of contemporary quality concepts as supplemental learning to the QA required classes. Many topics studied in these special sessions non-credit classes contain contemporary developments in Quality, not yet been published in textbooks.
This scholarship award will pay class tuition only. Additional textbooks and any other requirements for course materials are the student鈥檚 responsibility.
Qualifying Courses
The following courses qualify for this scholarship
- Any credit QAS class
- The following non-credit NBQA classes:
- Laboratory Conformity Assessment
- Six Sigma Green Belt Applications
- Introduction to Measurement Science
- Fundamental Skills of a Metrologist
- Fundamentals of Team Participation in Quality Management Systems
- Fundamentals of Quality Focused Project Management
- Introduction to Lean and Six Sigma
- Performing a Root Cause Analysis
Dates, fees, content, instructors, and schedules for these classes are provided on their respective web pages.
Application Process
To apply, please provide the following information in M/S Word format.
- Full name, CSUDH Student ID number, and Toromail address
- Degree program (BSQA/MSQA), number of credits earned, and current GPA
- Course (Title and Number) to which the scholarship funds should be applied (i.e., NBQA 799)
- Include a personal statement supporting why you want to be awarded this scholarship. Include how the quality degree will support your professional career goals and objectives.
Send your scholarship application request as a Microsoft Word attachment to mkrivokuca@csudh.edu and title the message 鈥�2026 Quality Assurance Scholarship Application鈥� no later than October 17, 2025, 5 PM PST.
Confirmation of receipt of your application will be provided in a timely manner.
Scholarship winners will be determined by a faculty committee using a scoring rubric. Winners will be notified by e-mail by November 14, 2025.
Robert Sprague Foundation Scholarship for STEM Majors
The Robert R. Sprague Foundation Scholarship for STEM Majors is awarded to students majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) related fields.
Amount: Two (2) $5,000 Scholarships
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- Must be Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) related majors听
For application details, visit:
(Keyword Search: 鈥淓ngineering鈥�).
Measurement Science Conference (MSC)
2026 MSC Scholarship Awards
The Measurement Science Conference (MSC) has an established fund to grant scholarships of up to $2,500 to students in an Engineering, Science, or Quality Assurance degree program. The scholarship prize also includes admission to the 2026 Measurement Science Conference exhibit hall, the MSC luncheon, and any technical programs offered during the February 2-5, 2026 Measurement Science Training Symposium. Attendance at the conference provides a valuable opportunity for students to learn about and experience being in a professional environment and to begin forming their professional network. The scholarship program places emphasis on experience or accomplishments related to the application or advancement of measurement science and technology. The eligible candidate must meet the following requirements:
- Be currently enrolled in an engineering, science, or quality assurance degree program
- Have an overall or upper-division grade point average of 3.0 or greater
- Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
- Be available to attend the Measurement Science Conference Training Symposium luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Garden Grove, CA. Note: MSC Scholarship recipients are required to attend this MSC luncheon on Thursday, February 5 to receive their scholarship.
All completed applications must be emailed along with unofficial transcripts (screen shots acceptable) to: Mark Lindsey at听scholarships@msc-conf.com听before COB on Wednesday, January 6, 2026 to be eligible.
A MSC sub-committee evaluates all applications and provides a list of recommended finalists to the MSC Board of Directors. The Board, based on the sub-committee recommendations, evaluates and selects from the recommended recipients list for the scholarship awards.
IMPORTANT NOTE:听Please be thorough in answering all sections of the application and their subsections as completely as possible. Remember that you are providing information to convince our committee that you should receive this scholarship from among the applicants this year. Scoring will include: GPA, Employment, Measurement Science or Quality Assurance experience, Goals, Awards, Achievements, and Personal statement/need.
The MSC Scholarship Committee Chair will formally notify all applicants of the determinations made by the Board. For further information or questions regarding MSC Scholarships, contact Mark Lindsey at听scholarships@msc-conf.com.