Grants and Other Assistance

General Grant Conditions

The following conditions must be met in order to receive a CalSouthern grant:

• Candidates must apply and be accepted for admission to the University.
• CalSouthern grants are used exclusively toward academic program charges, including but not limited to tuition and fees and will be applied against outstanding, past, current or future charges at the University's discretion.
• Learners must maintain continuous enrollment during the terms in which the grant is awarded.
• Learner must be in attendance during the applicable session.
• Learner must meet University guidelines for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
• CalSouthern grants are applied as a non-refundable credit to the learner's account, and no cash payment will be awarded.
• A grant may not be combined with any other CalSouthern grant or promotion unless otherwise stated. The grant with the greatest benefit to the student will be awarded.
• If permitted, when combined with other financial assistance, grants the amount awarded cannot exceed the student's direct cost to attend school.
• Grants are applied to the learner’s account per term based on the availability of funds.
• Learners who withdraw lose all current institutional grant eligibility and must reapply to be considered for future institutional grants.
• Grants cannot be transferred or substituted.

Interested candidates should contact the Admissions department or, for currently enrolled learners, the Learner Accounts department for additional information.

CalSouthern Achievement Grant

In collaboration with select, participating employers, the University has established the CalSouthern Achievement Grant to assist eligible learners with the opportunity to attend the institution. To be eligible for the grant, a candidate must complete the grant acknowledgement form and must allow for verification of eligibility. Verification of eligibility may require the learner to submit documentation for proof of employment with a participating employer.

In addition to the CalSouthern General Grant Conditions, learners must also meet the following criteria:

• Learners must be employed by an employer that has entered into an agreement with CalSouthern at the time they complete the CalSouthern Achievement Grant Acknowledgment form.
• Learners selected for employment verification must provide documentation before the grant is applied. Documentation must show the effective date of employment and must be submitted before the start of classes.
• Additional conditions may apply based on specific grant acknowledgement forms and based on specific conditions agreed upon between CalSouthern and any individual participating employer.

The grant is available for degree programs specified by the University; not all programs may be eligible. All of the above conditions must be fulfilled before the grant can be disbursed.

CalSouthern Corporate Educational Alliances Grant

CalSouthern has established a grant* in the name of its Corporate Educational Alliances in order to assist eligible learners and their immediate family members** with the opportunity to attend a degree or certificate program of study at CalSouthern. To be eligible for this grant, a candidate must be accepted for admission to the University, complete the Educational Alliances Attestation form, and allow for verification of eligibility. Verification of eligibility may require the learner to submit documentation of proof of employment with the company.

In addition to the CalSouthern General Grant Conditions, learners must also meet the following criteria:

• The grant is awarded over each applicable academic year and the grant percentage will be applied as a nonrefundable credit to the tuition accrued in the learner’s account as long as the learner remains eligible for the grant.
• Qualifying learners must be an employee of a corporate educational alliance member or an employee‘s immediate family member**.
• Learners (or their immediate family member**) must be employed with the educational alliance member at the time the Educational Alliances Attestation is completed.
• Learners selected for employment verification must provide documentation before the grant is applied. Documentation must show the effective date of employment and must be submitted after employment but prior to the first day of class.
• All of the above conditions must be fulfilled before the grant can be disbursed.

The grant is non-transferable and cannot be combined with any other grants, tuition reductions, or promotions.

* Grant percentages may vary by Corporate Educational Alliance (ranging anywhere from 5% - 55% of the tuition costs). Contact the Admissions Department to determine the exact grant percentage for which you may qualify.

** Immediate family members: Spouse, domestic partner, life partner or dependent (natural/adopted/stepchild) children only. Siblings, cousins, etc. are not considered an immediate family member.

Other Assistance Offers

10% Reduced Tuition for CalSouthern Alumni

CalSouthern alumni receive a 10% reduction in tuition for all programs. Tuition reduction does not apply to the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) program. Restrictions may apply for this offer. Questions can be directed to our Admissions Department by email at admissions@calsouthern.edu or by phone at 800.477.2254.

10% Reduced Tuition for AIUS Alumni

Alumni with a bachelor's degree from an AIUS institution (American InterContinental University or Trident University International) receive a 10% reduction in tuition for master’s degree and graduate certificate programs. Restrictions may apply for this offer. Questions can be directed to our Admissions Department by email at admissions@calsouthern.edu or by phone at 800.477.2254.

15% Reduced Tuition for Military/Veteran Learners and their Dependents

Active-duty military, veterans, and their dependents receive a 15% reduction in tuition for all programs. Tuition reduction does not apply to the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) program. Required documentation and restrictions may apply for this offer. Contact our Military Program Administrator by email at ipozuelos@calsouthern.edu or by phone at 800.477.2254 ext. 4250 for more information.

15% Reduced Tuition for First Responders

California Southern University seeks to assist prospective learners on the front lines who continue to serve our communities and ensure our health, safety, and quality of life. In an effort to give back and support the educational aspirations of these learners, CalSouthern will grant eligible first responders a reduced tuition of 15% off tuition when they enroll in a degree or certificate program. Tuition reduction does not apply to the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) program. Required documentation and restrictions may apply for this offer. Questions can be directed to our Admissions Department by email at admissions@calsouthern.edu or by phone at 800.477.2254.