Affordable Learning
SFSU makes world-class education affordable.
A Smart Investment
Making Higher Education Accessible
Attending SFSU is not only an investment in your future. It’s also an affordable option for higher education, with SFSU ranked as the second most-affordable college in California. With competitive tuition rates, a variety of financial aid opportunities and numerous scholarships available, SFSU is dedicated to making education accessible to everyone. Students can focus on their academic and personal growth without the burden of excessive financial stress. Join us at SFSU, where a high-quality education is within reach.
Financial Aid
Our financial aid office assists you through the process of affording college, including applying for public or private aid, work study awards and loans.
Cost of Attendance
Whether you’re a California resident, an out-of-state student, a graduate student or an undergraduate student, we will help you understand the financial investment for your degree.
Special Programs
SFSU offers additional support programs for students.
California Promise is a two-year pledge program for incoming undergraduate transfer students. The program provides student participants with resources and guidance to assist them in completing their bachelor’s degree within two years. Program benefits include priority registration for classes and specialized educational planning support; however, no financial aid is provided.
The Disability Programs and Resource Center (DPRC) works with students with disabilities to create a fully integrated university experience that ensures equal access to all areas of academic and student life. DPRC supports students to ensure access through the accommodation process.
The Dream Resource Center (DRC) supports the undocumented student population and students living in mixed status homes. All undocumented students are welcomed to use our services regardless of DACA, AB 540/SB 68, and/or CA Dream Act eligibility. Throughout the year the DRC will provide a series of leadership and professional opportunities, financial aid resources, connections to legal support and informational workshops to give you the information you need to continue succeeding on campus.
The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) provides support services to historically underserved (low income, first generation) students. Those in the program receive on-going advising, tutoring, peer mentoring, developmental workshops and a state grant.
Metro is a campus-wide program that is based out of the College of Ethnic Studies. We offer learning communities ("Academies") in each of the colleges at SFSU. Students in these academies receive academic support and advising, among other services.
Project Rebound is an Associated Students program that provides services and resources to the formerly incarcerated as earn their degrees at SFSU.
Veterans Services is committed to helping current and former United States Armed Forces members, and their dependents, achieve their educational goals and successfully graduate. Learn more about how we can help you online.