California State University, Monterey Bay

Around half of all students live on campus, creating a vibrant, safe, and close-knit community.

International students may be eligible for the International Student Non-Resident Fee Waiver. Recipients of this award receive a partial or full waiver for the non-resident fee portion of their tuition. You can find more information about the eligibility and application processes below.

International Student Non-Resident Fee Waiver

International F-1 degree seeking students who plan to attend California State University Monterey Bay, may be eligible for the International Student Non-Resident Fee Waiver. The primary purpose of the waiver is to recognize international students who display exceptional scholastic achievements and dedication. Recipients of this award receive a partial or full waiver for the non-resident fee portion of their tuition, between $500 to $12,000. These awards are competitive and a small percentage of applicants will receive the scholarships. Students must reapply every year to be considered for the International Student Non-Resident Fee Waiver again.

Eligibility:

• Will be studying at CSUMB as an F-1 international student.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Demonstrate community involvement and/or leadership experience in extracurricular activities.
• Demonstrate a history of exceptional scholastic performance (academic awards, honors, etc).
• Good academic standing at current high school or college (minimum 3.0 GPA) Application Process:
• Applications will open on April 1st and will close on May 17th. No late applications will be accepted.
• Applications will be reviewed in June and the committee will notify awardees by July via email.
• Students must be admitted and pay their enrollment confirmation fee before July 15th in order to accept the scholarship.
• Students must enroll in a full course of study at CSUMB (12 units minimum for undergraduate students and 10 units minimum for graduate students) in order to receive the scholarship award.

Application Process:

• Applications will open on April 1st and will close on May 17th. No late applications will be accepted. Applications will be reviewed in June and the committee will notify awardees by July via email.
• Students must be admitted and pay their enrollment confirmation fee before July 15th in order to accept the scholarship.
• Students must enroll in a full course of study (12 units minimum for undergraduate students and 10 units minimum for graduate students) in order to receive the scholarship award.

To find out more about applying for a scholarship with CSUMB, complete the lead form at the top of the page

First Time Freshmen

Students applying directly from secondary school (high school) with no university credit. Must have completed high school (or equivalent) with an overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.4 or higher on a 4.0 grading scale. Must submit secondary school transcripts.

Lower Division Transfer

Students with less than 60 transferable university semester credits. Must meet first time freshmen requirements and carry a minimum 2.0 GPA on university credits. Must submit secondary school and all university transcripts.

Upper Division Transfer

Students with 60 or more transferable university semester credits. Must carry a minimum 2.0 GPA on university credits and submit only university transcripts. English Proficiency for all Undergraduates English proficiency requirements can be satisfied by any of the following:

• TOEFL iBT score of 61, IELTS score of 6.0, or PTE score of 45
• Transferring with college credit that meets the CSUMB General Education Oral & Written Communication (Area A2) requirement • Attending a school full-time where English was the primary language of instruction for at least three years immediately preceding admission to CSUMB

There may be alternate options for proving English proficiency. Contact internationaladmissions@csumb.edu to discuss your situation.

Where CSUMB Students Go

Thousands of successful individuals have discovered their passion, nurtured their talents and developed their abilities at Cal State Monterey Bay. Here are just a few examples of the success our graduates have gone on to achieve.

Employers who have hired CSUMB graduates include:

• ABC Network
• Apple
• BBC Worldwide Productions
• CISCO Systems
• Discovery Channel
• Hopkins Marine Station (Stanford)
• NASA
• National Geographic
• Pixar
• Ralph Lauren

Graduate schools that have admitted CSUMB graduates include:

• American Film Institute
• Arizona State University
• Boston University
• Columbia University
• George Washington University
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• New York University
• Stanford University
• Tufts University
• University of California, Berkeley
• University of California, Los Angeles
• University of Michigan
• University of Southern California
• University of Washington

Most Popular Majors

• Business Administration
• Psychology
• Kinesiology
• Biology
• Computer Science

Distinguished Majors

• Marine Science
• Sustainable Hospitality Management
• Cinematic Arts & Technology
• Global Studies
• Environmental Science, Technology, and Policy

Why choose ALCP at CSUMB?

• CSUMB's International Programs Office is staffed with dedicated people, passionate about helping international students.
• You'll be part of a friendly, residential campus and have many opportunities to make friends while improving your English.
• You'll receive assistance and advice should you choose to apply for full admission to CSU Monterey Bay.
• Students can enroll in ALCP without taking the TOEFL or other English proficiency test. In addition, students who wish to study English in an academic program at CSUMB, but do not meet the language requirements may apply for both the ALCP and conditional admission to a degree program. Once students meet the English language requirements they may apply to CSUMB and begin their studies.
• The friendly staff of the ALCP will help you to adjust to life in America and American culture. We offer ample opportunities on how to succeed in the U.S. and at CSUMB.
• ALCP students have multiple possible options for housing. Housing may be either in a supportive home stay family environment, or on-campus, within easy access to classrooms, dining facilities, sports facilities and much more. Housing is dependent on the selected program, start date and availability.

Opportunities to get out of the classroom, make friends and professional contacts in the community, put your academic (and English) skills into practice, and to feel good about giving back.