Counseling Psychology: Cost and Financial Aid
Tuition: $18,240
Books & Supplies: $3,767
Laptop Computer: $2,000
The figures above approximate the need of a first year counseling psychology student for tuition, books and supplies for the 2008-2009 academic year.
The following sources of financial aid are available to counseling psychology students, though not all students will receive all types.
Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) Stafford Loans
Masters students can borrow up to $20,400 in a combination of subsidized and unsubsidized loans. Funds from participating lenders and the interest rate is fixed at 6.8%.
Other Loan Resources
Alternative Loans: These are loans offered by lenders and institutions for educational expenses. These loans are not guaranteed student loans. Lenders and institutions have varying credit approval criteria that must be met by loan applicants. These loans have a variable interest rate.
Federal Graduate Plus Loans: These loans are also offered by lenders and institutions for educational expenses and have varying credit approval criteria that must be met by the loan applicants. These loans are fixed at 8.5%.
Questions?
If you have any questions about financial aid, budgeting, repayment, or other education-related financial concerns, please contact the Financial Aid Office:
- Phone: (503) 352-2222 OR (877) PAC-UNIV ext. 2222
- E-mail: financialaid@pacificu.edu
