Fees
Registration fees vary by CSU campus and residency status. Students should refer to the appropriate CSU website (CSUMB, SJSU, SFSU, CSUEB, CSUS, CSUF, and CSUStan) for updates on registration fees, tuition and university fees each semester.
Students should budget for food, housing, transportation, books, and personal expenses when estimating their annual education expenses. These costs will vary widely, depending on where the student lives. The following expenses are an estimate for students living in the Monterey Bay Area:
| Description | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Room and board | $11,970 |
| Books and supplies | $1,734 |
| Personal expenses | $2,892 |
| Transportation | $1,236 |
| Total living costs per nine months | $17,832 |
| Total registration fees per nine months | $5,990 |
| Total education expenses per nine months | $23,822 |
Additional expenses and fees will apply for International Students and Out of State students. International students may be asked to show verification of one year's financial support (fees, tuition, cost of living expenses, etc.) to their home campus' International Studies office. Please refer to the appropriate home campus International Studies website for additional information.
Funding
MLML provides graduate student financial support in the form of a limited number of Graduate Assistants (GA), Student Assistants (SA), and student scholarships. It is the responsibility of the student to contact his/her advisor about GA and/or SA positions. Students are encouraged to contact the Friends of Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, and their home campus Graduate Studies Office for additional funding opportunities. Students are strongly encouraged to secure independent financial support during their entire academic career. MLML strongly encourages all students to register for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) regardless of the student's academic workload and financial expectations for the coming year. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and renewal application are available online at, http://www.fafsa.ed.gov.