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Public Health - Fees and Refund Policy

Course Cycles and Fees 

The Post-Graduate Certificate (PGC) Program in Public Health will be offered in a cohort system, utilizing a fully in-person format consisting of four 4-semester unit courses taken over two semesters (9 months). The four 4-unit courses will be offered consecutively in the Fall and Spring semesters, and students will take two courses each semester.

Tuition and Fees for 2024-2025 Academic Year

Tuition Fees for 2024 - 2025 Academic Year
Category Cost Breakdown 
Tuition $17,600
Campus Fees* $2,004.71
On-Campus Housing $10,338
Yotie Meal Plans $4,830
Books and Supplies $1,000
Health Insurance (International Students)* $1,900
Personal Expenses $2,436
Total $40,108.71

$1,100 per unit (16 semester units)

*Note: All CSU listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by the CSU Board of Trustees and may occur without notice. Higher health insurance rates may apply for students over the age of 24. If your spouse or children will accompany you to the United States, you must provide proof of additional funding of $1,800 for a spouse and $1,200 per child per academic year (2 semesters).

Drop and Fee Refund Policies

If you need to drop a course, contact your Program Advisor, Jacinda Higgins, by email. The date on your email will be the date of your request. The Program Advisor will process a course change on your behalf. Faculty cannot drop you from courses.

A course dropped on or before the census date will not remain on your academic record. A course dropped after census requires instructor and Department Chair approval and will be recorded on your record with the appropriate grade. See the CSUSB Office of the Registrar webpage for grade details. Contact us at any time if you have questions. 

The PGC in Public Health Program follows the CEGE tuition refund policy, which differs from the campus policy. 

  • 100% refund, less $25 administrative fee, if course drop is requested before state date
  • 65% refund, less $25 administrative fee, if course drop is requested on the first day of class through census date
  • No refund after the census date

Payments are due seven days before the first day of class. Late payments are subject to a $25 late fee.