Once admitted, the Graduate Office generally pays basic tuition for California residents in good standing for up to 12 units the first year to cover required courses and course deficiencies, if any. In the 2nd year at UC Davis, tuition and fees generally cover up to 12 units for required courses. In the 3rd year and beyond, the Graduate Office will cover basic tuition for up to 6 units only. This applies to students who have a TA or RA contract. Courses taken at SDSU must be related to the program-of-study curriculum and approved by the guidance committee and the JDPE coordinator.
Tuition is usually waived for non-resident and international students. U.S. citizens can apply for California residency in their first year. However, non-residents need to establish residency as soon as possible. International students must have additional support because the program cannot pay for tuition at UC Davis. Grants from a student’s advisor or outside sources may be available to offset this expense. International students can find more information on graduate tuition requirements at SDSU International Student Services.
The Graduate Office does not provide for the Campus Mandatory Fees (currently $1,322 per semester). Students are responsible for their own campus mandatory fees each semester they are enrolled, but in some cases, the student’s major professor may cover this fee from research funds if available and appropriate. This fee is waived while students attend classes at UC Davis.