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Tuition and Fees

Paying for Your Education

San José State is dedicated to providing affordable access to high-quality education — providing an excellent value for one of the best colleges in the nation and a fraction of the cost of our neighboring Silicon Valley universities.

Bursar's Office

Pay Your Tuition and Fees

SJSU's Bursar's Office assists students with paying tuition and fees.

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Cost of attending

Aid, scholarships and everyday costs

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Financial Aid and Scholarships

Many Spartans take advantage of financial aid and scholarships to help pay for their education. To learn about grants, loans, federal work-study options and more, visit the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office.

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Spartan Eats Meal Plans

Matched with fair pricing and students’ needs, menus are flavorful, fresh and always cooked from scratch. Learn more about the various meal plans available that fit your budget and lifestyle.

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Types of aid

Four ways Spartans pay for school

Every one of these runs through the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office.

Scholarships

Awards that do not have to be repaid, from the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office.

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Grants

Need-based aid that does not have to be repaid.

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Loans

Borrowed funds that are repaid after you leave school.

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Federal Work-Study

Part-time campus employment that helps cover education costs.

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Please note

Fees are Subject to Change

The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, CSU must reserve the right, even after initial fee payments are made, to increase or modify any listed fees, without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarter has begun. All CSU listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by The Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, or the Presidents, as appropriate. Changes in mandatory systemwide fees will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Working Families Student Fee Transparency and Accountability Act (Sections 66028 - 66028.6 of the Education Code).

Questions about your bill?

The Bursar's Office can help

SJSU's Bursar's Office assists students with paying tuition and fees.