Graduate Students

The Priority Filing Deadline for 2025-26 has been extended to April 2nd!  This extension applies to all students statewide.  Submit your FAFSA or CADAA by April 2, 2025 for the 2025-26 academic year (Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Summer 2026).

Have Questions or Need Help Filling out Your FAFSA or CADAA?

Our team is available to help. Join us in person or virtually at any of our workshops taking place through March 22, 2025. 

Congratulations on joining Cal Poly Pomona! We're thrilled to have you here and are excited to  help you navigate the financial aid process as you embark on your graduate journey. While finding funding for your graduate studies may seem like a challenge, rest assured it's easier than you think. There are many sources of financial support available to you, including Cal Poly Pomona, the federal government, state agencies, employers, and academic departments.

Graduate student financial aid falls into three main categories:

• Grants, Scholarships, and Fellowships: This is "free money" that you don't need to repay once you complete your enrollment.
• Loans: Funds provided by the federal government or private lenders that you'll repay after graduation.
• Earnings: Wages from research, teaching, or other work you do during your enrollment.

We encourage you to explore all available funding opportunities so you can maximize your grants and scholarships, while minimizing your loan obligations. A great first step is to review the information on these pages to learn about the financial aid options and how to apply.

We're here to support you every step of the way in financing your graduate education at Cal Poly Pomona. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out - we're excited to help you succeed!