Grad Student PLUS Loans

Graduate students are able to borrow from the Federal Grad. Plus Loan Program which is the same loan available to parents of dependent undergraduate students. A graduate student can choose to borrow from the Plus or the Alternative Loan.

Please review the following information so that you will be able to make an informed choice as to which type of loan will better suit you if you need to borrow additional funds for the coming school year. http://aar.calarts.edu/aid/gplus.htm

Apply for financial aid

All applicants must submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid/Renewal Free Application for Federal Student Aid). This application must be completed by the parents of all dependent applicants. Independent applicants must complete the FAFSA themselves. There is no institutional financial aid application. International students must follow a different application procedure.

Work-study

Work-study is a jobs program for students with financial need. CalArts offers both federal work-study and institutional work-study. Work-study is a campus-based program administered by the Financial Aid Office, which sets the packaging guidelines used to award work-study. Work-study eligibility is awarded after grants, scholarships, loans and other aid for which you are entitled.

International students may be eligible for institutional work-study. Employment is limited to jobs located on campus.

On-campus employment

Estimated yearly costs

Student budget summary
2008–09 academic year

All figures are for the full, two semester, academic year.

Fixed expenses

Tuition: $32,860
Student Activity/Life Fee: $76
Energy fee: $100
Technology fee: $400

Download forms

Certification of Non Income Tax Filing (CNF)

Print this pdf if you are not required to file a IRS Federal Tax Return.

FAFSA On The Web

International Student Financial Aid Application

Cal Grant B Subsistence Authorization Form

FAQ

Is my Financial Aid Offer (Award Letter) available online?

Login to Student Academic Services Online where you can access your financial aid offer: http://aar.calarts.edu/student.html

 
How do I accept my online offer of financial aid?

Once you login:

Outside scholarships

Scholarship Search Services

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Alternative loans

These loans are designed to supplement federal, state, and institutional financial aid. Borrower must be credit worthy, many times requiring a co-signer. Loan programs may vary widely. It is suggested that you wait to review your Offer of Financial Aid from CalArts before applying for any of these loans. For further information regarding these loan programs, please contact the lender.

 For more information on the Alternative loans go to http://aar.calarts.edu/aid/alt.htm

Short-term emergency loans

When funds are available, you may borrow up to $200 from the Accounting Office for emergency situations. This loan carries no interest charge and is to be used only to meet unforeseen financial emergencies. The Student Affairs Office also provides up to $200 in grant funds for emergency situations.