Post-Bacc Program Financial Aid

Tuition

Tuition for the Post-Bacc Premed and Studio Art certificates are billed at a flat rate for two semesters. 

Tuition for the Post-Bacc Computer Science and Data Science certificates are billed based on the number of credits a student takes each semester. Undergraduate and graduate courses are charged different rates. 

Tuition for the Post-Bacc Math certificate is charged based on the number of credits a student takes each semester.

For more information on tuition, visit the Graduate Admissions website. For more information on indirect costs, visit the Cost of Attendance page.

Federal Loan Eligibility - Post-Bacc Premed

For purposes of Federal financial aid eligibility, Post-bacc Premed students are considered enrolled in "preparatory coursework to enroll in a graduate program." Students should choose "other undergraduate" as their level in school when completing the FAFSA. Students are determined to be dependent or independent based on federal regulations.

  • Dependent students may borrow a total of $7,500 for one academic year through the Federal Direct Loan Program. Parents of dependent students can utilize the Parent PLUS Loan if desired. 
  • Independent students are eligible to borrow a total of $12,500 for one academic year through the Federal Direct Loan Program. Independent students have no other access to federal loans. 

Post-bacc Premed students can only receive Direct Loans for a two-semester period (one academic year) per federal regulations. Students must be enrolled at least half-time (six or more credits per semester) in order to borrow federal loans. 

Federal Loan Eligibility - Post-Bacc Studio Art

For purposes of Federal financial aid eligibility, Post-bacc Studio Art students are considered enrolled in "preparatory coursework to enroll in a graduate program." Students should choose "other undergraduate" as their level in school when completing the FAFSA. Students are determined to be dependent or independent based on federal regulations.

  • Dependent students may borrow a total of $7,500 for one academic year through the Federal Direct Loan Program. Parents of dependent students can utilize the Parent PLUS Loan if desired. 
  • Independent students are eligible to borrow a total of $12,500 for one academic year through the Federal Direct Loan Program. Independent students have no other access to federal loans. 

Post-bacc Studio Art students can only receive Direct Loans for a two-semester period (one academic year) per federal regulations. Students must be enrolled at least half-time (six or more credits per semester) in order to borrow federal loans. 

Federal Loan Eligibility - Post-Bacc Computer Science

For purposes of Federal financial aid eligibility, Post-bacc Premed students are considered enrolled in a graduate program. Students should choose "college graduate, professional or beyond" as their level in school when completing the FAFSA. Graduate students can borrow up to $20,500 in federal Direct unsubsidized loan each academic year while enrolled at least half-time in five or more credits per semester. 

Federal Loan Eligibility - Post-Bacc Data Science

Post-Bacc Data Science certificate students are not currently eligible to borrow federal loans. Students can utilize private loans if needed. 

Federal Loan Eligibility - Post-Bacc Math

Post-Bacc Math certificate students are not eligible to borrow federal loans. Students can utilize private loans if needed. 

Private Educational Loans

All Post-Bacc students can utilize private loans for additional financing.