Tuition and Aid
Delivering high quality graduate programs takes a comprehensive support system. Your investment in an advanced degree includes those services and personnel that partner with you in pursuit of higher education. Below is a detailed breakdown of the fees associated with the benefits and services included in your degree program.
Department of Graduate Psychology
| Tuition | |
|---|---|
| Psychology Doctorate (per unit) | $760 |
| Clinical Psychology: MFT (per unit) | $540 |
| Psy-Educational Assessment/Lab Fee | $50 |
| Audit (per unit) | half tuition |
View a complete list of university fees.
All stated financial information is subject to change. Please consult with the Office of Graduate Student Financial Services located in the Graduate Center, (626) 815-4570, for most current and controlling information.
Financial Aid
Several types of financial aid are available to graduate students. The resources range from federal loans and state grants, to fellowships and scholarships. For details about the financial aid programs available, please contact the Office of Graduate Student Financial Services at (626) 815-4570.
Program-Specific Aid
APU also provides information on numerous financial aid options for prospective School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences students. Learn more about the program-specific aid available.
Cost of Attendance – 2009-10
(effective fall 2009)
Matriculation fees
| Application | $45 |
| International Application | $65 |
Tuition
| Psychology Doctorate | $760/unit |
| Pre-Psy.D. Program | $540/unit |
| Audit-Graduate | 50 percent/unit |
Mandatory Fees
| Health Fee | $250/semester | |
| (Mandatory for on-campus residents and international students on APU I-20s and DS 2019s). Must be at least half-time or enrolled in final classes to be eligible to purchase health coverage. | ||
| Graduate Parking Fee (All Graduate Students) | $100/semester | |
Special Fees
| Independent Study | $125/unit, |
| plus tuition | |
| Late Registration Fee | $125/term |
| Online Class Fee | $40/unit |
| Service Charge for Payment Plans | |
| (6 to 15 week term) | $100 |
| Return Check Fee | $30/check |
| Transcript Fee | $5/copy |
| Rush Transcripts (plus transcript fee) | $20 |
| Overnight Transcripts (Continental U.S.)
(plus transcript fee) |
$35 |
| Overnight Transcripts (International)
(plus transcript fee) |
$45 |
Graduation Fees
| Graduate Students | $80 |
| Placement Files: Set-up and 10 mailings | $60 |
Prices subject to change without notice.
