Santa Clara University

Our prices, as well as suggestions for general living expenses, are listed below. NOTE: The quoted costs are based on 2011-2012 University pricing schedule, and change year to year. Tuition cost = Graduate Cost per unit X the number of units in your degree program.

DEPARTMENT OF COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY

• Graduate Cost per Unit $438

MISCELLANEOUS FEES

• Admission Fees
• • Application Fee $50
  • Readmission Fee $50
• Registration Fees
• • Registration Fee $25
  • Late Registration Fee $100
  • Course Drop Fee (per course) $50
  • Audit fee (per unit) $438
• Course and Student Association Fees
• • CPSY 219A Lab Fee $100
  • CPSY 319 Lab Fee $190
  • Counseling Psychology Graduate Student Association Fee $25
• Housing Plans – are available at: www.scu.edu/housing/cost. These sites are available for 10 month leases:
• • Alviso House $7,766
  • University Square $8,874
  • Villa Apartments $9,780
  • Park Avenue $9,780
• Health Insurance
• • Annual Fee $1981
  • Student Health Center Fee (per quarter) $90
• Living Expenses
• • Monthly Food $450
  • Monthly Spending $300
  • Books per Quarter $250

Also consider your car cost, insurance, and any other regular financial expenses you incur.

Yes. The school offers a limited number of full, half, and 1/10th scholarships to students. These scholarships are awarded in June. An application is available on line. Scholarships are based on need and merit.

Loans are one way to help students meet the costs associated with obtaining a graduate professional education. While all of these loans must be repaid, the terms and conditions associated with each type may vary substantially.

The Director of Admission for the School of Education and Counseling Psychology will determine your eligibility for loan programs by evaluating your application for financial aid and will provide information about your eligibility through an Award Notification.

The following list gives some general information on loans as well as links for processing your loan application

Federal Perkins Loans

• Interest rate: fixed at 5%.
• Subsidized (no interest) while student is enrolled and during grace period.
• Need-based, check your award notification to see if you're eligible.

Federal Direct Loans

• Subsidized
• • Interest rate:
  • • 4.5% for undergraduate students during 2010-2011 academic year.
    • 6.8% for graduate and law students.
  • Subsidized (no interest) while student is enrolled and during grace period.
  • Need-based, check your award notification to see if you're eligible.
• Unsubsidized
• • Interest rate: fixed at 6.8% for all students.
  • Unsubsidized: interest starts accruing right away.
  • Not need-based, check your award notification for amount.

Federal Direct PLUS Loans for Grad & Law Students

• Interest rate: fixed at 7.9%.
• Unsubsidized: interest starts accruing right away.
• Not need-based, may borrow up to Cost of Attendance minus all other financial aid.

Private Loans

• Interest rate: variable, depends on borrower’s credit.
• Unsubsidized: interest starts accruing right away.
• Not need-based, may borrow up to Cost of Attendance minus all other financial aid.

Yes. One can apply to student housing for a position as a Resident Director. Directors receive free housing, board allotment, and a small stipend.

Other opportunities are available through Campus Ministry, to serve as a Campus Ministry intern for a stipend.

Department professors often have need for a Teaching Assistant. Teaching assistants receive a stipend.