Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid
Tuition
Cleveland State University has one of the lowest tuition rates in Ohio among four-year universities. A student with Ohio residency that attends classes full-time pays only $8,952 per year at Cleveland State.
The Cleveland State fee schedule varies according to undergraduate, graduate and law school student status as well as in- and out-of-state residency. Click here for a complete fee schedule, explanation of costs for per credit hour fees, room rates and plans, meal plans, parking expenses, and information on books and expenses.
Scholarships
Cleveland State University realizes that a college education is a major financial investment. To help make a college education more affordable, Cleveland State offers merit scholarships to incoming freshmen based on a range of criteria that reflect the values of the University.
Click here for a complete list of scholarships for incoming freshmen, including the Freshman Scholars Program that automatically awards up to $20,000 for qualified incoming students.
Financial Aid
Cleveland State encourages all incoming freshmen to apply for financial aid. Financial aid is provided by the government to help bridge the gap between your financial resources and the amount of money needed to pay for college. It includes loans, grants, work-study and scholarships. Approximately 70 percent of Cleveland State University students receive some form of financial assistance.
The first step in the financial aid process is completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). By completing the FAFSA, you are applying for gift aid (scholarships and grants) and self-help programs (Federal Work-Study and loans).
Click here to learn more about FAFSA, how to apply for financial aid, important dates and deadlines, types of financial aid and other student programs that can help pay for college.
