Tuition and Financial Aid for the Online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Program

The Online BSBA delivers an essential business education at a reasonable price. Chico State is ranked among the best value universities both regionally⁽¹⁾ and nationally⁽²⁾.

Tuition for the Chico State Online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program is calculated at a current rate of $525 per unit.

Online BSBA Tuition

2026-2027 Academic Year
Per Unit	$525
Total Units	57
Application Fee	$70

Note: The Online BSBA program tuition is based on per-unit fees rather than regular CSU tuition charged for an on-campus program. Fees effective as of February 6, 2026, and are not inclusive of textbooks. Fees are subject to change and should be confirmed.

CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Knowing the Cost of Attendance is important because the budget helps determine your Financial Need and your financial aid award. Financial Need is defined as the difference between your Expected Family Contribution and the standard Cost of Attendance calculated for each academic year. For an estimated moderate standard of living budget, please refer to the Chico State Cost of Attendance.

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Financial Aid Options

We proudly support those committed students who are changing their lives through education and professional advancement. Our team will work with you to identify and capitalize on available financial aid opportunities so that you can complete the Online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and successfully invest in your future.

Federal and State Grants

Grants are a form of financial aid that are based on need and disbursed according to enrollment requirements.
Grants do not have to be repaid.

To be considered for federal and state grants, complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The FAFSA code for Chico State is 001146.

All grants are awarded according to financial need, as determined by the federal formula that calculates your expected family contribution (EFC) from the information you submitted on the FAFSA.

Federal Pell Grant

Federal Iraq Afghanistan Service Grant (IASG)

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

There are grant programs available for California residents only. Residency status is determined by the Office of Admissions at the time of your application. By filing the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) by the priority deadline of March 2, eligible students may be considered for the following state grant.

Cal Grant

Loans

Federal student loans are available to most students regardless of income and provide low interest rate options. We encourage students to apply for federal loan options first since these offer the lowest interest rate and best benefits to students.

Federal Direct Stafford Loans

Federal Direct PLUS Loans

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State Authorization for CSU, Chico Admissions

State and federal laws require colleges and universities to obtain authorization for distance education instruction or programs provided in states other than their own. Chico State is currently authorized to offer online instruction or degree programs to students residing in a majority of states, but not all. For a list of states where we are currently authorized to offer this program or exempt from authorization requirements, please consult the Status of State Authorizations for Distance Education page.

State Consumer Protection laws require the University to provide online and distance education students the state agency address where students can file a complaint with their state agency responsible for distance education. Go to the CSU Student Internal Complaint Process for additional information.

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