Graduate Studies

Please note that sections under this topic that contained no changes from the General Catalog 2006-08 are not included. To read an updated copy of this page with strikeouts and additions highlighted, see 2007-08 Graduate Studies, highlighted copy.

For the complete Graduate Studies section as printed in the 2006-08 printed catalog, go to 2006-08 Graduate Studies.

Graduate Education

For 2007-08 graduate studies information, see www.graddiv.ucsc.edu.

Fees and Expenses

Fees and expenses for graduate students are shown below. Tuition, fees, and other charges are subject to change without notice by the Regents of the University of California. For current fee information, check reg.ucsc.edu.

Fellowships, Assistantships, Grants

Cal Grant A and B Programs. Students who received one of these awards as undergraduates may request a one-year extension from the California Student Aid Commission to attend a teacher credential program. The Cal Grant A program is expected to pay a maximum of $7,440, and the Cal Grant B program is expected to pay a maximum of $8,990 per year for study at the University of California in 2007-08. Renewal of these awards requires the student to submit the FAFSA by March 2.

Student Loans

Graduate students may apply for student loans through the Financial Aid Office. Students who apply using the FAFSA are eligible for loans funded by the federal government. Students who demonstrate financial need qualify for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Subsidized Student Loan, and students who do not demonstrate need or who want an additional loan qualify for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Unsubsidized Student Loan. Subsidized loans are interest-free while the student is enrolled; interest accrues on unsubsidized loans during enrollment. Graduate students may also be eligible to borrow through the Federal Direct Graduate PLUS loan program. See Financial Aid for additional information.

Loan Forgiveness Programs

The Assumption Program of Loans for Education (APLE) is another program offered by the California Student Aid Commission for students. This program serves students who plan to become public schoolteachers.

Students must be nominated by the UCSC Education Department. Under the program, the commission may assume up to $11,000 in educational loan balances in return for service as a public schoolteacher in California, in either a designated subject-shortage area or at a school serving large populations of students from low-income families. In addition, participants who teach mathematics, science, or special education in the lowest-performing schools may have a total of $19,000 in debt assumed. To receive full benefits, you must provide four consecutive years of teaching at a California public school. Additional eligibility criteria include California residence, U.S. citizenship or eligible noncitizenship, academic ability, and financial need. Contact the Education Department at (831) 459-3249 for more information. The funding status of the program for 2007-08 is subject to California budget deliberations. Call the California Student Aid Commission at (888) 224-7268 for an update.