Financial Aid
Financing Your Education
Financial Aid can assist students who qualify that are unable to meet the costs of attending college. Financial Aid can come in the forms of federal aid, state aid, grants, scholarships, loans, and payment plans. The first step to obtaining financial aid is to apply using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) to determine eligibility for need-based aid. San Diego Global Knowledge (school code #042657) makes every effort to assist students in achieving their educational goals.
Types of Financial Aid
Grants
A Grant is a form of financial aid that doesn’t have to be repaid (unless, for example, you withdraw from school and owe a refund). Financial aid awards, often need-based, are provided by institutions, governments, or organizations to support students’ educational expenses without requiring repayment.
Loans
A loan is money you borrow and must pay back with interest. If you apply for financial aid, you may be offered loans as part of your school’s financial aid offer. When you receive a student loan, you are borrowing money to attend a college or career school. You must repay the loan as well as the interest that accrues. It is important to understand your repayment options so you can successfully repay your loan.
Financial aid information during operating hours
Office of Financial Aid
finaid@sdgku.edu
(619) 934-0797
Toll Free (800) 215-0541
FAX (888) 454-7320
Frequently Asked Questions
Financial aid is money to help you pay for college or career school Grants, work-study, loans, and scholarships help make college or career school affordable.
Basic eligibility requirements are that you must:
- Demonstrate financial need;
- Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen;
- Have a valid Social Security number (except students from the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau);
- Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student in an eligible degree or certificate program;
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress;
- Provide consent and approval to have your federal tax information transferred directly into your FAFSA form.
It’s best to apply for financial aid as early as possible. The FAFSA form becomes available on October 1st of each year for the following academic year. Some forms of financial aid are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so applying early increases your chances of receiving aid.
The amount of financial aid you receive depends on various factors, including your financial need, the cost of attendance at your chosen institution, and the availability of funds. Financial aid packages can vary significantly from student to student.
Financial Aid Programs
Federal Financial Aid Information
San Diego Global Knowledge University participates in the following Federal Financial Aid programs:
San Diego Global Knowledge University is approved to offer Title IV Federal Financial Aid to its students for the following programs:
- Full Stack Development Immersive
- Bachelor of Science in Global Management
- Master of Science in International Management
- Master of Science in Communication and Technology
To access the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) information for San Diego Global Knowledge University click here.
Determining the Amount of a Student’s Federal Financial Aid
San Diego Global Knowledge University is approved to offer Title IV Federal Financial Aid to its students. Click below for more financial aid award information:
Cost of Attendance
Below is the 9-month, Academic Year National Estimated Cost of Attendance as per the College Board:
The estimated cost of attendance figures for 2024-2025 is:
| Off-Campus | With Parents | |
| Tuition and Fees | Actual Figures* | Actual Figures* |
| Books and Supplies | Actual Figures* | Actual Figures* |
| Food & Housing | $14,250.60 | $9,547.20 |
| Transportation | $2,902.86 | $1,944.72 |
| Personal/Misc. | $9,236.43 | $6,187.95 |
*Based on course load. For more detailed information on tuition, fees, and other related costs per program, click here.
The estimated cost of attendance figures for 2025-2026 is:
| Off-Campus | With Parents | |
| Tuition and Fees | Actual Figures* | Actual Figures* |
| Books and Supplies | Actual Figures* | Actual Figures* |
| Food & Housing | $14,655.60 | $9,817.20 |
| Transportation | $2,985.39 | $1,999.80 |
| Personal/Misc. | $9,498.96 | $6,363.00 |
*Based on course load. For more detailed information on tuition, fees, and other related costs per program, click here.
Pell Grant Formula Calculation for Undergraduate Programs
San Diego Global Knowledge University uses Pell Formula 1 for its Pell Grant recipients in undergraduate programs the Full Stack Development Immersive and Bachelor of Science in Global Management programs.
Undergraduate programs use Pell Formula 1: Credit-Hour Term-Based Programs
To use Pell formula 1, the program meets one of the following requirements:
- The full-time enrollment for each term in the award year has at least 12 credit units and a minimum of 15 weeks of instructional time and is comprised of two semesters, or
- The student must be defined as full-time enrollment (e.g., 12 credit units) and must measure progress in credit-hours.
Financial aid-related resources for prospective and current students
- Annual Security Report: Information reported in the College Navigator Website.
- Graduation Rate: Information reported to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
- Net Price Calculator: Net Price is the amount that a student pays to attend an institution in a single academic year AFTER subtracting scholarships and grants the student receives. Scholarships and grants are forms of financial aid that a student does not have to pay back.
- Preferred Lender Information: San Diego Global Knowledge University does not participate in any preferred lender arrangements for private education loans nor maintain a preferred lender list.
- Student Body Diversity: Information reported to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
- Direct Loan Interest Rates for 2024-2025
Cal Grants are state-funded, need-based, cash grants given to California higher education students to help pay for tuition and other expenses.
Cal Grant is money for college you don’t have to pay back. To qualify, you must apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) by the deadline and meet the eligibility and financial requirements as well as any minimum GPA requirements. Students at San Diego Global Knowledge University may receive either a Cal Grant A, B, C, California Chafee Grant for Foster Youth, and California Dream Act Application (CADAA) for Undocumented/Dreamer Students. Initial eligibility is made by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) which establishes income, asset and GPA requirements annually.
Eligibility Requirements
Cal Grants are for students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree or vocational or career training, and do not have to be repaid. In addition to meeting the financial criteria and Cal Grant requirements, you must:
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- Submit the FAFSA or CADAA application and your verified Cal Grant GPA by the deadline
- Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen or meet AB540 eligibility criteria
- Be a California resident for 1 year
- Attend a qualifying California college
- Not have a bachelor’s or professional degree
- Have financial need at the college of your choice
- Have family income and assets below the minimum levels
- Be enrolled or plan to enroll in a program leading to an undergraduate degree or certificate
- Be enrolled or plan to enroll at least half time
- Not owe a refund on any state or federal grant or be in default on a student loan
- Not be incarcerated
- Maintain the Satisfactory Academic Progress standards as established by the school. Recipients who do not meet the standards are ineligible for Cal Grant payment and will not use eligibility during the terms they are ineligible for payment.
Deadlines
March 2nd
- Priority Cal Grant Deadline for high school seniors and previous year high school graduates
- All Cal Grants awarded
- Entitlement & Competitive awards
September 2nd
- NEW Students transferring to a private institution, such as San Diego Global Knowledge University, may be considered for a Transfer Entitlement or Competitive Cal Grant
Exception: Foster Youth (FY) who qualify for Cal Grant B are considered High School Entitlement applicants
Cal Grant A
- Minimum GPA:3.0 (high school) or 2.4 (college)
- Up to 4 years of tuition & fees, up to $4000 maximum yearly award.
Cal Grant A – Foster Youth Access Award
- Minimum GPA:3.0 (high school) or 2.4 (college)
- Up to 4 years of tuition & fees, up to $4000 maximum yearly award.
- Foster Youth can receive up to an additional $6,000 maximum yearly award.
Cal Grant B
- Minimum GPA: 2.0 High School and College
- Freshman year $1,648 for books and other college costs.
- Cal Grant B (any other year) – $5,648. ($1,648 + $4,000)
Cal Grant B – New Foster Youth
- Minimum GPA: 2.0 (high school and college)
- Up to 4 years of tuition & fees, up to $4000 maximum yearly award.
- Foster Youth can receive up to an additional $6,000 maximum yearly award.
Cal Grant C
- Minimum GPA: Not applicable
- Up to $3,009(2,462 + 547 = $3009).
- The $2,462 is applied directly to tuition and fees.
- The $547 is an amount designated for books and supplies.
Cal Grant C – New Foster Youth
- Minimum GPA: Not applicable
- Up to $3,009. (2,462 + 547 = $3009).
- The $2,462 is applied directly to tuition and fees.
- The $547 is an amount designated for books and supplies.
- Foster youth can receive and additional amount up to $4,000
California Chafee Grant for Foster Youth (Chafee Grant)
- Minimum GPA: Not applicable
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Awards up to $5000 a year to eligible foster youth.
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A student’s receipt of a Chafee Grant award shall not exceed five years.
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Payment on an eligible California Chafee Grant Award is not guaranteed.
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Funding is limited. Payments are made on a first-come first-served basis.
California Dream Act Application (CADAA) – Undocumented/Dreamer Students
- Undocumented Students
- With or without DACA
- Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
- U Visa Holders
- Up to $3,009 (2,462 + 547 = $3009).
- The $2,462 is applied directly to tuition and fees.
- The $547 is an amount designated for books and supplies.
- Foster youth can receive and additional amount up to $4,000
Cal Grants Policies and Procedures
San Diego Global Knowledge University is approved to offer State Financial Aid to its California-based students. Click below for more financial aid award information for Cal Grant A, B, C, California Chafee Grant for Foster Youth, and California Dream Act Application (CADAA) for Undocumented/Dreamer Students.
How to Apply for Financial Aid
Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®)
The primary online application for Federal Student Aid facilitates access to grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study programs for higher education in the United States. The FASFA is also used as an online application for State Student Financial Aid, such as Cal Grants.
California WebGrants 4 Students
The WebGrants 4 Students (WG4S) portal is to provide California students with the resources, information and tools needed to assist with the college financial aid process. WG4S will allow you to manage your Cal Grant and/or Chafee account(s) online by letting you view updates, make school changes, make address changes, and post leave of absence requests. Note: your WG4S account does not replace your School or FAFSA accounts. Each account must be monitored and managed independently.
California Dream Act Application (CADAA)
The most appropriate financial aid application for students who are residents of the State of California and do not qualify to complete the FAFSA application. CADAA provides financial aid opportunities including grants, scholarships, and loans for eligible students pursuing higher education in the state.
1. Apply for Admissions to San Diego Global Knowledge University
2. Complete a FAFSA®
- When completing the FAFSA® use SDGKU’s school code #042657.
- Utilize the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (if applicable)
- Learn how to use the tool to get tax info for your FAFSA
- Please allow 3 business days following the completion of your FAFSA® application for SDGKU to review your financial information.
- Periodically check your email for any documents requests made by the Office of Financial Aid regarding your FAFSA® application.
3. Make an appointment to speak with a Financial Aid representative
4. Review tentative award
Make sure all information is correct
5. Review confirmed award letter
It should contain all the details regarding your grant and/or loan
Career Training Can Be Attainable For You – Discover Your Options Today
If you’re interested in learning more about your financial assistance options and exploring if San Diego Global Knowledge University is right for you, fill out the form on this page to receive more information.
For immediate questions, call (619) 934-0797.