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MSA Online Fees and Financing

MS in Accountancy Program Fees:

The Online MSA online per-unit fee is $900. 

Student take 11 courses that carry 3 units each, including a portfolio course in the last semester. Total cost for the program's 11 courses is $29,700. See the MSA Curriculum page for the course list, and the CSUSB Bulletin for course descriptions.

Fees are due 1 week before the start of classes. Students may request a payment plan, which may be written for one semester. Payment plan terms are 50% down + $33 admin fee, then up to 3 payments at 30-day intervals before the end of the semester. Inquire with the Program Specialist at msaonline@csusb.edu

Financial Aid

The program accepts federal financial aid (via the FAFSA), usually in the form of loans. Students may apply for Financial Aid through the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student AidOur FAFSA school code is 001142  Financial aid loans disburse directly to CSUSB.

Your specific Finacial Aid Representative is Nicolette Cusino. After you have submitted your FAFSA application, your questions about yor application and steps to funding may be directed to Nicolette at nicolette.cusino@csusb.edu  Awarded financial aid posts to the student account automatically. Funds disburse to the program on or around the first day of the semester. 

For information about other CSUSB financial support opportunities, please visit the following website:  https://www.csusb.edu/graduate-studies/financial-support

Alternative loans 

Students may find more information about alternative loans and other resources on the College of Extended and Global education financing Your Education page.  If you seek an alternative loan, be sure to let your Program Specialist know, so CSUSB Financial Aid office can track and accept your loan on your behalf.

Payment Deadlines and Fee Refunds:

Course tuition is due before classes start. Fee deadlines and census dates can be found on the Course Schedule and Dates page, by clicking on the blue button to the right.

The College of Extended and Global Education Refund Policy is as follows:

  • Drop a course before the first day of class =  100% refund and $25 admin fee

  • Drop a course on the first day of class and through CENSUS = 65% refund and $25 admin fee

  • Drop a course after CENSUS = no refund and $25 admin fee

  • NOTE this refund policy differs from the CSUSB refund policies for undergraduate students.

If fees are not paid at the time of a drop, the amount owed will be posted to the student's account as past due and future registration will not be permitted.