Pathway Fees and Financial Aid
Pathway Fees and Financial Aid
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Pathway is a part of UCLA Extension, and while Extension is an integral part of UCLA, we do not receive any direct or indirect state or university funding. Our program is supported entirely by student enrollment fees, contracts, sponsorships, and philanthropic efforts.
Pathway is an approved Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP) that allows Pathway students to qualify for Federal Financial Aid. In addition, we maintain a private scholarship fund.
We offer three program options: full-time residential, full-time commuter, and part-time commuter. Program fees and the services included are described below.
Pathway program options and fees
To view information about Financial Aid, please scroll down to the section "Federal Financial Aid: Pell Grant."
Full-Time Residential Program
Living away from home while attending a college program is an important way to learn skills for independent living, and we recommend that all students take advantage of our residential option.
Pathway fees include:
- All Pathway core courses and elective classes*
- Level Lab - a weekly living services class
- Program expenses
- Academic advising with Pathway staff and UCLA undergrads
- Social activities
- Recreation center access
- Internship and placement support
- 24/7 residential support provided by Level Up Solutions
Program Fee: $54,700/year (Includes Rent)
Fees are payable for the entire year and cover all educational aspects of Pathway.
Housing and meal plan fees are paid separately. Independent/Supported Living Services (I/SLS) are not included in tuition. For clients of regional center these services are covered. For those students who are not clients of regional center, I/SLS can be paid privately.
To fully experience university life, nothing equals living near campus, where students can enjoy convenience and a sense of community.
Pathway’s housing is situated at the heart of university life and is just a short walk from classrooms, libraries, and sports facilities. Housing is provided in a privately-owned building. Students share a two-bedroom, two-bath apartment (4 occupants). Furnished with basic necessities, the rooms are set up like a college double.
Full-Time Commuter Program
Pathway fees include:
- All Pathway and elective classes*
- Program expenses
- Academic advising with Pathway staff and UCLA undergrads
- Recreation center access
- Social activities
- Internship support
Program Fee: $18,195/year ($6,065/quarter)
Part-Time Commuter Program
For students who would like to earn an award of completion, but are unable to fulfill the demands of a full-time course load. Part-time students are limited to 6 units per quarter.
Fees include:
- All Pathway and elective classes*
- Internship support
- Program expenses
- Recreation center access
- Academic advising with Pathway staff and UCLA undergrads
- Social Activities
Program Fee: $7,272/year ($2,424/quarter)
Federal Financial Aid: Pell Grant
Pathway is an approved Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP) that allows students to qualify for Federal Financial Aid via the Pell Grant. Please note that the Pell Grant is the only type of Federal Aid currently available for the Pathway program.
FAFSA Applications can be accessed via the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) website. Please note that additional documents will be required to complete your application with UCLA Extension.
When completing the FAFSA, list UCLA and the school code on the application as follows:
| Federal School Code Name of College Street Address State Housing | 001315 University of California, Los Angeles 405 Hilgard Avenue CA Off-Campus |
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Pathway Scholarship
In addition to Federal Financial Aid, Pathway also has a needs-based scholarship that we administer directly.
To determine eligibility for the Pathway Scholarship, applicants must submit a copy of their Student Aid Report from the FAFSA application and a signed photocopy of the prior year's Federal Income Tax Return.
Scholarships are awarded on an annual basis, and students who receive a scholarship during their first year in the program can expect to receive one during the second year of the program. Current scholarship recipients must apply each year.
