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TUITION AND FINANCIAL AID

Tuition and Fees
(2025-2026 Academic Year)

​Undergraduate Program: Bachelor of Arts in Music (BAM)

  • Tuition: $511 per unit

  • Full-time (12 units/semester): $6,132 per semester | $12,264 per year

  • Total Tuition Cost (120 units): $61,320

  • Individual Instruction/ Private Lesson Fee: $0 per semester

  • Registration Fee: $100 per semester

  • Student Association Fee: $30 per semester

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Graduate Program: Master of Arts in Contemporary Music Performance (MACMP)

  • Tuition: $612 per credit hour

  • Full-time (9 units/semester): $5,508 per semester | $11,016 per year

  • Total Tuition Cost (45 units): $27,540

  • Individual Instruction/ Private Lesson Fee: $0 per semester

  • Registration Fee: $100 per semester

  • Student Association Fee: $30 per semester

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Doctoral Program: Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)

  • Tuition: $912 per unit hour

  • Full-time (9 units/semester): $8,208 per semester | $16,416 per year

  • Total Tuition Cost (60 units): $54,720

  • Individual Instruction/ Private Lesson Fee: $0 per semester

  • Registration Fee: $100 per semester

  • Student Association Fee: $30 per semester​​​​​

Non-Refundable Fees

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  • Registration Fee (per semester) - $100 

  • Individual Lesson/ Private Lesson (per semester) - $700 

  • Application Fee (one-time) - $50 

  • Enrollment Fee (one-time) - $100 

  • International Student Service Fee - $300 

  • I-20 Re-Issue Fee - $50 

  • I-20 Extension Fee - $100 

  • Readmission Fee - $100 

  • Tuition Installment Fee - $35 

  • Add/Drop Fee - $10 

  • Return Check/Denied Credit Card Fee - $35 

  • Shipping Fee (Domestic) - $15 

  • Shipping Fee (International) - $30 

  • Express Shipping Fee (Domestic) - $40 

  • Express Shipping Fee (International) - $50 

  • Individual Instruction Fee – Music Students (per hour) - $50 

  • Graduation Fee - $450 

  • Student ID Card - $10 

  • ID Card Replacement Fee - $25 

  • Transcript/Certificate Fee - $10 

  • Transcript Express Fee - $20 

  • Transcript Mailing Fee - $5 

  • English Translation Services (per hour) - $50 

  • Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) *subject to change - $0 per $1,000 of tuition​​​​

Refund Policy

  • Cancellation Date - Cancellation takes effect on the day written notice is sent.

  • Refund Timeline - Refunds are processed within 30 days after cancellation.

  • Non-Refundable Fees - Registration, materials, STRF, and activity fees are not refundable.

  • Instruction Threshold - No refunds if more than 60% of the course has completed.

  • Prorated Refunds - If you withdraw with 60% or less of the course completed, your refund will be prorated.

  • Example: For a course costing $750 over 45 hours, if you withdraw after 18 hours, your refund is:  $750 – ($750 x 18/45) = $450 refund

  • Withdrawal Process - Submit a signed add/drop card to the Office of the Registrar. Failure to do so may result in additional charges and a failing grade.

Scholarships & Financial Aid

 CAU provides various scholarships and financial aid options to support students in managing their educational costs. We encourage students to explore the following opportunities:

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  • Merit-Based Scholarships

  • Need-Based Financial Assistance

  • Church and Ministry Scholarships

  • Work-Study Opportunities

  • Tuition Payment Plans

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Award Process

 

The Scholarship Committee-comprising the President, Student Dean, Academic Dean, and Director of Admission-reviews applications and grants scholarships accordingly.​ Scholarships are awarded as tuition credits to eligible students.

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Eligibility & Application

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  • Open to both prospective and current students.

  • Students must reapply each semester to maintain eligibility.

  • Scholarship awards cannot exceed the total tuition amount.​

  • If eligible for multiple scholarships, only one may be awarded per student per semester.​

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Start Your Musical Journey Today!

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester: March 1st

Spring Semester: October 1st

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