Tuition is $460.00 per unit.
Students in the Palm Desert MFA Program are assessed per unit fees of $460.00/unit. A
typical graduate class consists of 4 units.
The Palm Desert Graduate Center does not accept fee payments. Tuition and fees must be paid by mail or in person at
University of California, Riverside
Main Cashier's Office
Student Services Building
Riverside, California 92521
A Deferred Payment Plan is available to students who wish to pay fees and tuition in three monthly installments each quarter. The DPP program may cover the difference between fees and tuition and any grants, scholarships, waivers, or loans credited towards fees for the quarter. DPP is not available to cover UCR Extension or Summer Session courses. There is an application fee for participation in this program. For more information on the Deferred Payment Program and an application, contact the Student Business Services Office.
The Student Business Services Office sends all students a monthly Statement of Account, which includes all fees due and any other outstanding institutional charges. Tuition and fees must be paid by the fee payment deadlines published in the UCR Schedule of Classes in order to avoid a $50 late payment fee and loss of classes for the quarter. For 2008-09, the deadline to pay fees each quarter is as follows:
- Fall: September 15, 2009
- Winter: December 15, 2010
- Spring: March 13, 2010
Other charges are due within 30 days from the date they appear on the monthly Statement of Account. Institutional charges may be paid in cash, with a check, or by credit card. UCR accepts payment by Mastercard or Discover Card.
School code: 001316
UCR accepts applications on a year-round basis. Students are encouraged to apply early in order to ensure adequate processing time for loan funds to be available by the fee payment deadlines. For more information visit finaid.ucr.edu or contact:
The Office of Financial Aid
University of California, Riverside
1156 Hinderaker Hall
Riverside, CA 92521
(951) 827-3878
Financial Aid
To be considered for federal, state, or institutional financial aid, you will need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. You can submit the FAFSA starting January 1.
The fastest, easiest, and most convenient way to file a FAFSA is to apply on line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. To assist in completing the FAFSA online you may wish to use the FASFA on the Web Worksheet. If you are unable to complete the FAFSA on the Web you may call 800-4FED-AID and request a paper application be sent to you. You may also download a PDF copy of the FAFSA from the Federal Student Aid web site. You should get a Certificate of Mailing from the U.S. Postal Service if you mail your FAFSA.
In January, the Department of Education begins sending Renewal Reminder notifications to continuing UCR students who submitted a 2008-09 FAFSA, regarding the procedure to file a Renewal FAFSA for 2009-10. You can access your Pre-filled Renewal FAFSA online. Be sure to keep your e-mail address (or mailing address) current with the federal processor so that you will receive your Renewal Reminder well before the FAFSA filing deadline.
Step 1. Get a PIN number (personal identification number)
If you don’t already have a PIN number, you can now apply for one online when you submit your FAFSA. You will need a PIN to electronically sign your FAFSA. Your parents can also request a PIN number at the same time. Your PIN number will display to you in real time on the FAFSA on the Web screen, and you can use it to electronically sign your FAFSA. You can also request that your PIN number be sent to you via e-mail or mailed to your postal address if you prefer.
You may request a duplicate PIN number or change your PIN number on line at www.pin.ed.gov. Your PIN number may be used to access, complete, and submit your 2009-10 FAFSA electronically. You can also use it to make corrections or updates to your FAFSA and to print a copy of your Student Aid Report Information Acknowledgment after your application has been processed.
Step 2. Complete the FAFSA.
Follow the on-screen instructions to fill out the FAFSA. Once your have completed your application, review your answers carefully and make any corrections if necessary before submitting your FAFSA. If you are a dependent student, be sure both you and your parent sign your FAFSA to avoid processing delays! You can sign electronically with your PIN number, print out a paper signature page to sign and mail in, or wait for a signature page to arrive in the mail if you do not have a printer. Using a PIN number to sign electronically is the fastest, and will avoid delays in processing your financial aid application.
The deadline to submit your FAFSA is March 2, 2009 in order to be considered for the maximum amount of financial aid available. Do NOT wait to file until after a tax return has been filed: It’s easier to complete your FAFSA if you have already filed your federal tax return. But if you haven’t, it is more important to use estimates from last year’s tax return and update them later rather than miss a deadline.
Graduate students can now request federal loans on GROWL
Graduate students who are U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens may qualify for federal student loans. Applicants must first submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which can be filed on line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Once your FAFSA has been received by UCR, click on Application Status on GROWL to request loans through the Financial Aid Office. Your eligibility will be calculated in coordination with any graduate assistance that you receive from your department.
Once your financial aid eligibility has been determined, UCR will notify you that your financial aid offer is available for you to view on line on GROWL. Your financial aid offer lists the types of aid for which you qualify and the amount of your award for each of the terms you are expected to enroll during the academic year. Most financial aid funds are divided by the number of quarters you will attend during the year and disbursed equally each quarter. You can accept or decline your awards by clicking the accept/decline buttons on your financial aid offer for each award offered to you.
After you have finished, enter "submit" to confirm the accept/decline status of your awards. Your awards will be set up for disbursement to pay your tuition, fees, housing, or any other current institutional charges automatically. If the amount of your financial aid for the quarter exceeds your quarterly charges on your student account, the difference will be disbursed to you in a financial aid refund.
You must meet the following requirements in order for your awards to be disbursed:
- Accept your awards on line on GROWL
- Submit all paperwork required to accept your award, including completion of any electronic loan promissory notes
- Enroll in classes
- Complete pre-loan counseling if you are a new loan borrower
- Pay any past due charges on your student account to the Cashier's Office
- Make arrangements to clear any holds set on your student account (refer to the hold notice sent to you by the Registrar's Office)
The method and time of disbursement varies depending on the type of financial aid that you are receiving. If the balance of the amount disbursed is greater than the amount of your current charges, the Student Business Services Office will issue you a refund. You may receive your financial aid refund as a direct deposit into your personal checking or savings account by signing up for this option with Student Business Services. If you choose to receive your refund in a paper check, it will be mailed to you beginning on the first day of the quarter.