Financial Aid for CPaGE Programs
Students enrolled in any of the following College of Professional & Global Education (CPaGE) programs during the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters may be eligible for Federal financial aid:
To be awarded financial aid for these programs, students must file the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Certificate Programs
- Clinical Lab Science
- Dietetics
- Hospitality and Tourism Management
- International Business
- Paralegal Studies
- Pre-Health Professionals
Credentials
Degree Programs
- Accelerated Entry Level Master of Science in Nursing
- Bachelor of Science - Business Administration Concentration in General Business
- Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Accelerated
- Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Financial Aid for Students With a Bachelor’s Degree
CPaGE students who have already completed their Bachelor's degree are considered as fifth-year undergraduates for financial aid purposes. Although they are technically in a post-baccalaureate program, they cannot be considered as Graduate students since they are not pursuing a Master's degree or beyond.
For more information about how much CPaGE students in these situations may receive in Federal Direct Loans, review the Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loan Limits: Third Year and Beyond (Federal Student Aid).
Additional Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
After completing your FAFSA, you should receive a confirmation email and a link to access your Student Aid Report (SAR), which summarizes the information you provided on your FAFSA. Review the SAR carefully and if any information is incorrect, make the changes in the FAFSA you submitted online.
You will then receive a corrected SAR. Keep this updated SAR for your records. You do not need to submit the SAR to the financial aid office at SF State, as our office runs regular queries to find and review FAFSAs that have corrections.
If we need additional documents because your FAFSA was selected for Verification (Further review), you will be notified directly through your SF State e-mail. Our office will receive your FAFSA approximately 7 to 10 business days after you file your application. For more information on how to view and submit documentation to our office, please click on the link provided right below.
Students in the Certificate Programs are required to enroll in and successfully complete a minimum of 6 units per semester. The units must be units required for the particular certificate program. The student must be prepared to pay their own tuition fees if financial aid eligibility has not been determined before the tuition fees are due.
Unfortunately, if the CPaGE program is not eligible to be paid for by the FAFSA, then students cannot use their financial aid awards towards their tuition fees. However, students receiving Scholarships who are in these non-eligible certificate, credential, or degree programs should contact CPaGE directly to inquire about how their Scholarships can be awarded.