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GRADUATE APPLICANTSApplicants to graduate programs must submit officialtranscripts from all colleges and universities previouslyattended. Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree froman institution whose accreditation is recognized by theCouncil for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), exceptfor applicants to the Education or Doctor of Psychologyprograms, which require a bachelor’s degree from aregionally accredited institution.Graduate Transfer CreditTransfer credit may be awarded for applicable graduatecourses completed at other institutions whose accreditation isrecognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation(CHEA) with verification of transferability by the Registrar’sOffice and approval by the school dean. The Doctor ofPsychology and master’s degree program in Educationrequire graduate transfer work to have been completed ata regionally accredited institution. At least 70 percent of thework required for a graduate degree must be completed inresidence at the university; some programs may require aresidency greater than 70 percent.Graduate-level courses will be considered for transfer credit ifrelevant to the degree program and completed with a gradeof B (or equivalent) or higher. Graduate transfer credit isnot allowed for undergraduate coursework or for continuingeducation units and non-credit workshops. Graduatecoursework applied toward completion of another degreewill not be considered for transfer except for the Doctor ofPsychology program which may consider transfer credit froma relevant master’s degree.A maximum of 9 quarter units from graduate-level extensioncourses may be allowed toward a master’s degree. Graduatetransfer credit is not allowed into linked-degree programs orinto certificate programs.FINANCIAL AIDFinancial aid regulations change frequently. Studentsshould check with the Financial Aid Office for the latestinformation. Financial aid is available to any students whoare permanent residents of the U.S. or certain Pacific Islandsand any other eligible non-citizens (individuals who canprovide documentation from the United States Citizenshipand Immigration Services (USCIS) that they are in theUnited States for other than a temporary purpose with theintention of becoming a citizen or permanent resident).Students should contact the Financial Aid Office for specificrequirements regarding citizenship.The Financial Aid Office provides financial assistance inthe form of loans, grants, and scholarships. Aid is intendedto help students who, because of limited resources, wouldotherwise be unable to attend school, or who, with theaid, are able to take additional courses and graduate at anearlier date. The philosophy underlying administration offederally funded financial aid places primary responsibility formeeting educational costs on students and their families. As aresult, most financial aid is available only to help fill the gapbetween a student’s or family’s expected contribution and astudent’s educational expenses.Students considering applying for financial aid are urged tocontact the Financial Aid Office as eligibility for financial aidprograms is very individualized. Several booklets containingdetailed information about eligibility, procedures, and thefinancial aid programs available at the university are availablefrom the Financial Aid Office. Basic eligibility requirementsinclude half-time enrollment and enrollment must be in aneligible program. In addition, no prior student loans may bein default status.GENERAL INFORMATION 7