Online BSBA Tuition and Financial Aid

2025-2026 Online BSBA Tuition

Tuition for the Chico State Online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program is calculated at a current rate of $525 per unit.

Online MBA Tuition	2025-2026 Academic Year
Total Units	57 units completed at Chico State
Per Unit	$525
Application Fee	$70

Tuition and costs effective as of February 2, 2024. Tuition rates are not inclusive of textbooks and fees. Tuition and costs are subject to change and should be confirmed on the University’s official tuition listing at www.csuchico.edu/cost.shtml.

Disclaimer: * The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Knowing the Cost of Attendance is important because the budget helps determine your Financial Need and your financial aid award. Financial Need is defined as the difference between your Expected Family Contribution and the standard Cost of Attendance calculated for each academic year. For an estimated moderate standard of living budget, please refer to the Chico State Cost of Attendance.

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For the following reasons, we recommend applying by the priority deadline for your desired term:

• We review applications on a rolling basis, which means that early applicants may have a better chance of being offered a spot in an upcoming cohort
• The earlier you are accepted, the more time you will have to prepare your finances and make plans to adjust your schedule to accommodate your coursework
• Some scholarships and other sources of financial aid require you to identify where you will be attending school in order to apply; the sooner you know you are bound for Chico State, the sooner you’ll be able to complete these applications

Note: International students who reside outside the U.S. are not eligible for the Online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration completion program.

Financial Aid Options

We proudly support those committed students who are changing their lives through education and professional advancement. Our team will work with you to identify and capitalize on available financial aid opportunities so that you can complete the Online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and successfully invest in your future.

Federal and State Grants

Grants are a form of financial aid that are based on need and disbursed according to enrollment requirements.
Grants do not have to be repaid.

To be considered for federal and state grants, complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The FAFSA code for Chico State is 001146.

All grants are awarded according to financial need, as determined by the federal formula that calculates your expected family contribution (EFC) from the information you submitted on the FAFSA.

Federal Pell Grant	General eligibility: Undergraduate students Depends on expected family contribution, enrollment status, and duration of attendance. Students are limited to a total of six full-time years (600%) of Pell Grant eligibility. Visit the NSLDS website to determine the percentage of Pell Grant you have received to date Need-based; does not require repayment
Federal Iraq Afghanistan Service Grant (IASG)	General eligibility: Undergraduate students Identified by Department of Defense Dependent of deceased Veteran of Iraq/Afghanistan War 23 years of age or younger at the time of Veteran's death If older than 23 years of age, enrolled at institution of higher learning at the time of death Not based on need; does not require repayment
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)	General eligibility: Undergraduate students Must be Pell-eligible undergraduate Must have a zero Expected Family Contribution Funds are very limited Need-based; does not require repayment

There are grant programs available for California residents only. Residency status is determined by the Office of Admissions at the time of your application. By filing the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) by the priority deadline of March 2, eligible students may be considered for the following state grant.

Cal Grant

General eligibility: Undergraduate and some credential students

Depends on family income and asset amounts
Minimum GPA requirements
Assists with payment of tuition fees
Eligibility will be reduced by fee waiver or third party fee payment
New applicants must apply by March 2
Need based, does not require repayment

Loans

Federal student loans are available to most students regardless of income and provide low interest rate options. We encourage students to apply for federal loan options first since these offer the lowest interest rate and best benefits to students.

Federal Direct Stafford Loans	Direct Student Loans are federal loans that offer low interest rate loans to both undergraduate and graduate students. These are generally the best loan options available to students.
Federal Direct PLUS Loans	Direct PLUS Loans are federal loans that graduate students and parents of dependent undergraduate students can use to help pay for college expenses.

To review your financial aid options for the Online BSBA program, please reach out to the Financial Aid & Scholarship Office.

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