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Pursuing the combined Master of Arts in Education & Administrative Services Credential

If you are interested in pursuing your post-baccalaureate work, we recommend that you carefully review the graduate admission requirements. As you begin to explore your options visit the department website for information on masters and credential programs. All prospective students are encouraged to submit an application through Cal State Apply.

  1. Tuition will be charged based on the Graduate Student Fee Schedule as long as you are completing both programs concurrently.
    If you complete your Master’s Degree prior to completing all coursework for your Administrative Services Credential program, your tuition for the remainder of your Administrative Services Credential program will be charged based on the Credential Student Fee Schedule.
  2. Eligibility for financial aid will be based on your status as a Graduate student as long as you are completing both programs concurrently.
If you complete your master’s degree prior to completing all coursework for your Administrative Services Credential program, you will not be eligible for any financial aid for the remainder of the Administrative Services Credential program. 
Per the U.S. Department of Education, the Administrative Services Credential program is not an aid-eligible program.  There is no federal, state, or institutional grant aid nor federal student loans available for students in this program.
  1. Review the Understanding Enrollment Requirements page on the Financial Aid & Scholarships website for details regarding how your enrollment impacts the various types of financial aid.
  2. The Earned Unit Maximums for the State University Grant are based on total earned (completed) units for the Master’s Degree program. Enrolling in courses that are not required for your combined master’s degree and Administrative Services Credential program may result in exhausting your eligibility for the State University Grant. 
  3. The Maximum Timeframe Standard under our Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid Applicants is based on total units attempted while pursuing your master’s degree program. Enrolling in courses that are not required for your combined master’s degree and Administrative Services Credential program may result in exhausting your overall eligibility for financial aid prior to completing your program.
  • Information regarding the financial aid process and types of aid available for Graduate Students is located on the Financial Aid & Scholarships website.

Students will follow the same registration process as the graduate students.  To view your registration window, log in to your BroncoDirect account and click on Student Center under the Student Self Services menu. Please watch this how-to video, on checking your registration window. Also, you may view:  How to register for classes. If you have questions about which courses you should enroll in, please do not hesitate to contact your Program Coordinator. To further assist you in getting started on your CPP journey, click on resources and next steps for more information. Check the Class Search for Course Offerings.  Please click on the Registration Information link for more information.

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