A student’s Cost of Attendance comprises tuition charges each academic year plus the living expense budget. The total financial aid awarded may not exceed a student’s Cost of Attendance. All tuition rates are subject to an annual increase of 2-5%.

2024-2025 Tuition Charges and Program Fees

*There is a $498 fee for PSY 620 in the first term of enrollment.

Total cost will vary depending on the number of units taken over the course of the program.

Tuition Planning Worksheet: Winter 2024 Cohort (PDF)

To calculate an estimated Cost of Attendance, visit our tuition calculator.

To complete the calculation, enter the number of units you plan to take each session.

Financial aid, including loans and scholarships, is offered to assist with funding of the program. Most Pepperdine University GSEP students apply for federal student aid.

Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan: Most graduate students are potentially eligible to receive up to $20,500 per academic year.

Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan: This credit-based loan is a supplement to the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan. The maximum loan amount is the student’s cost of attendance minus any other financial aid received.

Private education loans are also available to students who require additional financial assistance. Students are encouraged to seek outside scholarship funding as well. Please note that some awards require that specific criteria be met for consideration. The total aid awarded in loans and scholarships may not exceed a student’s total Cost of Attendance.

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In accordance with the U.S. Department of Education’s regulations, universities are required to consistently apply reasonable standards for evaluating Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for all students regardless if he/she is a financial aid recipient. 

Financial aid may take several weeks to process; therefore, students are encouraged to apply for financial aid at least eight weeks prior to the cohort start date. Students must reapply for financial aid each academic year. 

To be eligible for federal student aid, an applicant must:

For general information about student loan repayment, to access loan repayment calculators, and to learn more about loan forgiveness or income-driven repayment plans, please visit the US Department of Education loan repayment information page.

For more information about applying for financial aid, visit the GSEP financial aid web page.