Financial Aid for CBU Online Students

An education from CBU is a distinct and valuable investment in future growth opportunities. CBU is committed to helping students find and secure the resources needed to finance their education. A broad range of financial aid options are available to assist online students — including scholarships and grants through CBU aid, government aid and private aid and various loan opportunities.

 

Defining Financial Aid

To figure out how much your CBU education will cost, the distinction must be made between the sticker price and the actual cost as well as the difference between scholarships, grants and loans.

Sticker Price: This is the starting cost of your CBU education, but this may not be the price you pay. You may qualify for financial aid to reduce the sticker price and discover your actual cost. We’ll explain further down.

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Subtract Scholarships

A scholarship is money you do not have to pay back. These can be awarded by CBU or other private companies and organizations.

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Subtract Grants

A grant is money you do not have to pay back. Grants are need-based aid and eligibility is based on financial need as determined by the FAFSA. Some grants are funded by CBU in the form of institutional aid while others are government funded.

Here are some examples: Federal Pell Grant, Cal Grant, FSEOG and CBU Grant.

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Subtract Loans

A loan is money that you borrow that you repay, usually after graduation. This money can be borrowed from the government and/or private loan lenders.

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= Actual Cost

This is the cost that remains after subtracting scholarships, grants and/or loans that you may have been offered. Think of this as the price you will actually pay to attend CBU.

  

Important! All students are required to complete the FAFSA to receive federal or state financial aid. CBU’s school code is 001125. Apply for the FAFSA.

Undergraduate Online Financial Aid

 

Supporting students as they reach educational milestones and unlock new opportunities has always been at the heart of CBU’s culture. For the last 50 years, CBU has partnered with thousands of students to live their purpose here and beyond by providing unique financial aid opportunities to fill the gap.

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Unique Financial Aid Opportunities

Graduate Online Financial Aid

 

A graduate degree from CBU opens the door to new and higher possibilities. Let’s partner together to fill the gap.

Learn more information about graduate financial aid opportunities.

Military/Veterans Online Financial Aid

 

CBU was named as a 2022-2023 Military Friendly School with a silver designation by Military Friendly. Find out how CBU can help you reach your career and personal goals through education.

Learn more information about resources for veterans.