ADEP Financial Information

An adviser is available to help you assess financial need and an appropriate aid/payment program from various alternatives. Some of the options are listed below.

For more information on how to apply for financial aid please visit CLU's Financial Aid Webpage or refer to our How To Apply for Financial Aid link.

Employer Tuition Assistance Programs

Many companies offer full or partial tuition assistance to employees who participate in work-related or degree-oriented college programs. California Lutheran University provides a deferred payment option for students who take advantage of their companies' tuition reimbursement opportunities. Click here for more information.

ADEP Assistantships

ADEP assistantships provide free tuition in exchange for work in the ADEP department. Normally, no more than five free tuition credits will be granted during any one term. A minimum cumulative 2.50 GPA is required for eligibility. Typically, you would need to be available during daytime hours to be eligible for an assistantship. Click here to apply.

ADEP Academic Scholarships

Six $2,000 nonrenewable academic scholarships may be awarded each year to new degree-candidate students in the Adult Degree Program who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. Competitors must submit a one-to-two page essay and have a minimum transfer GPA of 3.0 with at least 30 transfer credits. This competition is for first-time ADEP students only. Click here for an application.

ADEP Grant

CLU Adult Degree Program Tuition Discount Awards are granted to students on the basis of financial need. Students registered for at least six units per term may qualify for the ADEP grant. A financial aid application form called a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) must be filed. The ADEP grant may be applied to a maximum of eight credits per term per student.

CLU Guarantee Scholarship

CLU offers a new scholarship to transfer students who meet certain criteria. For more information on eligibility please visit the CLU Guarantee Website.

Financial Aid Resources

For a list of other financial aid resources, click here.

For other loan/grant information, click here.

For further information on financial aid, please refer to our Financial Aid Brochure.

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