Costs and Financial Aid

• For the Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 terms, our SJSU Online and Professional Education undergraduate programs cost $525-$575 per unit.

• Programs typically require 50-60 units to complete and students typically enroll in 3-16 units per term depending on the program.

• Financial aid opportunities and installment payment plans are available in most situations.

• Please check your preferred program's webpage for more specific cost per unit information.

Undergraduate Programs

• Cost per unit and total units to completion vary by graduate programs or certificates and credentials. Please check your preferred program's webpage for more specific cost per unit and units to completion information.

• Financial aid opportunities available in many situations.

Graduate Programs

Enrolling in your SJSU Online and Professional Education program provides you with a host of benefits to maximize your experience, including:

• Regular academic advising and student support from our Student Success Center for undergraduate students.

• Access to helpful campus resources such as the SJSU Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, Career Center, and Writing Center.

• Opportunities to participate in open-access activities such as SJSU events and student organizations.

• Subscriptions to professional development tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud and LinkedIn Learning.

• An SJSU ID card to utilize for student discounts.

For undergraduate students only: The cost to submit your application through the Cal State Apply portal is $70. Undergraduate applicants are automatically considered for an application fee waiver based on the information requested in the application.

For all graduate and undergraduate students: For the majority of our programs, there are no other fees to enroll in SJSU Online and Professional Education aside from the cost per unit fees. Some select programs may require an enrollment deposit. Students also may incur costs for items such as course materials, lab fees, or transportation to and from an internship site.

• Payment due date: Use this guide from the SJSU Bursar’s Office for help with finding your payment due date in your MySJSU account.

• Accepted methods of payment: The SJSU Bursar’s Office accepts several forms of online and in-person payment methods.

• How to pay online: Use this guide from the SJSU Bursar’s Office for help with making an online payment or for payment plan information.

• Electronic refunds and direct deposit: Register for direct deposit so that you can receive any refunds up to 7 days faster than a paper check.

Refunds and Pro-Rata Charges

For details regarding refunds and pro-rated charges, please visit the SJSU Bursar's Office website.

Oregon Tuition Refund Policy

According to the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR 583-030-0035(18)(c)), after classes begin for a term, an Oregon student who withdraws from a course is eligible for a partial refund through the middle week of the term. Refunds shall be based on unused instructional time and shall be prorated on a weekly basis for schools using a semester calendar.