There are several ways to cover tuition costs at Expression. You can get a federal financial aid package or other financing, or you can choose among several options to pay tuition directly.

CAL Grant

Applying for a Cal Grant award is a two-step process. You must submit a verified Cal Grant Grade Point Average (GPA) to the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC), and fill out and submit a 2008-2009 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the federal processor. Your 2008-2009 FAFSA and a verified GPA must be submitted on or before the Cal Grant postmark deadline.

For more information go to California Student Aid Commission.

Federal aid

Federal financial aid includes both grants and loans. These different aid types are combined in an “aid package” depending on your eligibility and need. There are several financial aid programs available to students at this institution:

• Federal Pell Grant
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
• Federal Parent Loans to Undergraduate Students. (PLUS)
• Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)

It is very important that you understand the available federal financial aid programs and your rights and responsibilities under them. To explain them, the U.S. Department of Education has prepared a brochure: “The Student Guide to Federal Financial Aid Programs.” You may obtain a copy of this booklet from the financial aid office.

Private loans

Student loans are available through Sallie Mae Financial, and Citibank. Repayment blocks and interest rates vary depending on the borrower and co-borrower’s credit history. For more details and loan applications, please contact financialaid@expression.edu.

Out of state or out of region students can apply for either federal Stafford Loans and / or PLUS Loans, or private loans.

Paying tuition directly

Option 1: Payment in full and in advance
If payment is made in full for the entire program prior to the first year’s start date, the tuition will not increase for future academic years.

Option 2: Yearly payment
Tuition for the academic year is due at the start of each academic year (every 7½ months) for a total of four payments. There is no interest or maintenance charge.

Option 3: Payment by installment
Pay as You Go. The balance is paid in six equal payments, every 5 weeks.  There are 4 academic years per the Bachelor’s Degree.  There is an administrative fee of $25 per monthly payment and a late fee of $50.00 if payment is 5 or more days late.

For more information on any of these financial aid or payment options, contact Financial Aid at financialaid@expression.edu.