Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

Access financial resources, available grants, and policies related to tuition and fees below.
At TCSJ, we prioritize the financial well-being of our students. That's why we offer interest-free payment plans for all our students and provide two convenient options for payment: monthly or per semester. This way, students have the ability to select the payment schedule that suits them best.

Program Tuition 2026-2027

The below applies to candidates whose program coursework begins July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

 

Program
Cost
Enrollment Deposit
(Non-Refundable deposit that applies toward the program cost)

Pre-Service Preparation

Prerequisite program for the IMPACT Intern Preliminary Teaching Credential Program, 9 units

$1,415
($135 per unit + $200 Technology Fee)
$400

Multiple Subject Preliminary Credential

30 Units

$12,500
($410 per unit + $200 Technology Fee)

CURRENT STUDENTS*
$200 

● *If a student enrolls and attends a new program within three semesters of their last course enrollment

● *If a student does not adhere to any prior payment agreement, they must pay any outstanding balance and the $400 deposit before enrollment.

NEW STUDENTS
$400

Single Subject Preliminary Credential

28 Units

$11,680
($410 per unit + $200 Technology Fee)

Education Specialist: Early Childhood

28 Units

$11,680
($410 per unit + $200 Technology Fee)

Education Specialist: Mild to Moderate Support Needs

35 Units

$14,550
($410 per unit + $200 Technology Fee)

Education Specialist: Extensive Support Needs

36 Units

$14,960
($410 per unit + $200 Technology Fee)
Program
Cost
Enrollment Deposit
(Non-Refundable deposit that applies toward the program cost)
Dual Credential: Multiple Subject & Mild to Moderate Support Needs

33 Units

$13,730
($410 per unit + $200 Technology Fee)
CURRENT STUDENTS* $200
● *If a student enrolls and attends a new program within three semesters of their last course enrollment ● *If a student does not adhere to any prior payment agreement, they must pay any outstanding balance and the $400 deposit before enrollment.
NEW STUDENTS $400
Dual Credential: Single Subject & Mild to Moderate Support Needs

33 Units

$13,730
($410 per unit + $200 Technology Fee)
Education Specialist: Mild to Moderate Support Needs

30 Units

$12,500
($410 per unit + $200 Technology Fee)
Education Specialist: Extensive Support Needs

30 Units

$12,500
($410 per unit + $200 Technology Fee)
Multiple Subject Credential

30 Units

$12,500
($410 per unit + $200 Technology Fee)
Single Subject Credential

30 Units

$12,500
($410 per unit + $200 Technology Fee)
Program
Cost

Enrollment Deposit
(Non-Refundable deposit that applies toward the program cost)

If DO NOT hold a CA Preliminary or Clear Teaching
Credential

23 Units

$7,155

($135 per unit for 9 units + $410 per unit for 14 units + $200 Technology Fee)

CURRENT STUDENTS*
$200 

● *If a student enrolls and attends a new program within three semesters of their last course enrollment

● *If a student does not adhere to any prior payment agreement, they must pay any outstanding balance and the $400 deposit before enrollment.

NEW STUDENTS
$400

If already hold a CA Preliminary or Clear Teaching
Credential

6+ units, depending on transcript evaluation

$2,660+
 

($410 per unit + $200 Technology Fee)

 
 
Program
Cost
Enrollment Deposit
(Non-Refundable deposit that applies toward the program cost)

Multiple Subject

30 Units

$12,500

($410 per unit + $200 Technology Fee)

CURRENT STUDENTS*
$200 

● *If a student enrolls and attends a new program within three semesters of their last course enrollment

● *If a student does not adhere to any prior payment agreement, they must pay any outstanding balance and the $400 deposit before enrollment.

 

NEW STUDENTS
$400

 

Single Subject

31 Units

$12,910

($410 per unit + $200 Technology Fee)

Program
Cost
Enrollment Deposit
(Non-Refundable deposit that applies toward the program cost)
General Education and/or Special Education (2-year program)
$5,348
Yr. 1: $2,774
(year one Program Fee + $200 Technology Fee)
Yr. 2: $2,774
(year two Program Fee + $200 Technology Fee. Tech Fee waived if complete year one at TCSJ)
NA
Early Completion Option (ECO) (1-year program)
$2,774
(Program Fee + $200 Technology Fee)
Program
Cost
Enrollment Deposit

(Non-Refundable deposit that applies toward the program cost)

Autism Spectrum Disorders Added Authorization

5 Units

$2,250

($410 per unit + $200 Technology Fee)

CURRENT STUDENTS*
$200 

● *If a student enrolls and attends a new program within three semesters of their last course enrollment

● *If a student does not adhere to any prior payment agreement, they must pay any outstanding balance and the $400 deposit before enrollment.

NEW STUDENTS
$400

Early Childhood Special Education Added Authorization

13 Units

$5,530

($410 per unit + $200 Technology Fee)

Mathematics Instructional Added Authorization (MIAA)

13 Graduate Degree Units

$7,493

($561 per unit + $200 Technology Fee)

Adding a teaching or content or specialty area to a
California Teaching Credential

A thorough transcript review will be conducted to determine what coursework and requirements
are needed to add a Teaching or Content Area or Specialty Area to a California Teaching
Credential.

TBD
($410 per unit + $200 Technology Fee) 
(If a thorough transcript review is required, there will be a $175 Review Fee)
Program
Cost
Enrollment Deposit
(Non-Refundable deposit that applies toward the program cost)

Preliminary

24 Units

$13,664

($561 per unit + $200 Technology Fee)

CURRENT STUDENTS*
$200 

● *If a student enrolls and attends a new program within three semesters of their last course enrollment

● *If a student does not adhere to any prior payment agreement, they must pay any outstanding balance and the $400 deposit before enrollment.

NEW STUDENTS
$400

 

Clear

2-Year Program

$9,550
Yr. 1: $4,875
(year one Program Fee + $200 Technology Fee)
Yr. 2: $4,875
(year two Program Fee + $200 Technology Fee. Tech Fee waived if complete year one at TCSJ.)
Program
Cost
Enrollment Deposit
(Non-Refundable deposit that applies toward the program cost)

Early Education

32 Units

$18,152
($561 per unit + $200 Technology Fee)
CURRENT STUDENTS*
$200

● *If a student enrolls and attends a new program within three semesters of their last course enrollment

● *If a student does not adhere to any prior payment agreement, they must pay any outstanding balance and the $400 deposit before enrollment.

NEW STUDENTS
$400

Educational Inquiry

32 Units

$18,152
($561 per unit + $200 Technology Fee)

Educational Leadership & School Development

33 Units

$18,713
($561 per unit + $200 Technology Fee)

Educational Leadership & School Development
w/Preliminary Administrative Services Credential

38 Units

$21,518
($561 per unit + $200 Technology Fee)

Special Education

32 Units

$18,152
($561 per unit + $200 Technology Fee)

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

32 Units

$18,152
($561 per unit + $200 Technology Fee)

STEM w/ MIAA

36 Units

$20,396
($561 per unit + $200 Technology Fee)
Program
Cost
Enrollment Deposit
(Non-Refundable deposit that applies toward the program cost)

Early Education Certificate

12 Graduate Degree Units

$6,932

($561 per unit + $200 Technology Fee)

 
CURRENT STUDENTS*
$200

● *If a student enrolls and attends a new program within three semesters of their last course enrollment

● *If a student does not adhere to any prior payment agreement, they must pay any outstanding balance and the $400 deposit before enrollment.

NEW STUDENTS
$400

STEM Certificate

12 Graduate Degree Units

$6,932

($561 per unit + $200 Technology Fee)

Program
Cost
Enrollment Deposit

(Non-Refundable deposit that applies toward the program cost)

 
Paraprofessional

One non-degree unit available at an additional cost

$100
NA
Test/Assessment Prep: CSET, RICA, TPA
TBD
Program
Cost
Enrollment Deposit

(Non-Refundable deposit that applies toward the program cost)

 
Workshops and courses offered through TCSJ’s PLC
TBD
NA
Professional Development Units

Non-degree professional development units available, per unit fee. Always check with your school and/or district prior to purchasing PD units to ensure they will accept them.

$75 to $95

Student Fees 2026-2027

The below applies to candidates whose program coursework begins July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

Application Fee (Non-refundable)
$75
Subject Matter Coursework Evaluation
For EACH subject matter evaluation requested
$175
Adding a Single Subject or Multiple Subject Credential to an Education Specialist Credential (or vice versa) Coursework Evaluation
$175
Adding a CTE Industry Sector to an existing CA CTE Credential
$225
California Administrator Performance Assessment (CalAPA)
Remediation
$175
The CalAPA Lead Instructor will provide up to 4 hours of remediation per cycle submission, including the instructor’s review of the cycle.
CTC Credential Processing Fee
CTC Credential Processing Fee
+
$175 Administrative Fee if credential recommendation expires
Course Fee (EDSP291a, EDSP291b)
Tuition per unit 
$325 Course Fee
Independent Study
Tuition per unit
+
$325 Administrative Fee for each course needed
IMPACT Supervision Appointment Cancellation
$175
If the student does not abide by the appointment policy
Master’s Project Extension
$561
Per semester for additional semesters needed
Novak Certificate Request
$210
Transcript Request Fee
$15 (Processed within 10 business days) 
$20 (Processed within 1 business day) 
Additional shipping fees if mailing transcript(s) outside of the US
Secondary Passing Standard Review (TPA)
$250
Fee includes remediation & review process.
Transcript Review Fee for TCSJ Course Equivalencies
$100 (Prospective students)
$50 (Current students)
California Teacher Performance Assessment (CalTPA)
Remediation
$175
Technology Fee (Non-refundable)
$200
Per Program
Textbooks
Refer to the Course Syllabus
California Teacher Performance Assessments (CalTPA)
Refer to the CA Educator Credentialing Assessments for cost
California Administrator Performance Assessments (CalAPA)
Refer to the CA Educator Credentialing Assessments for cost
Other CA Educator Exams (CSET)
Refer to the CA Educator Credentialing Assessments for cost
CPR Certification for Teachers
Refer to the CPR Agency for the cost

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The US Department of Education has determined that the San Joaquin County Office of Education (dba Teachers College of San Joaquin) satisfies the definition of an eligible institution for the purpose of granting to regular students at the institution an in-school deferment of repayment of Federal Direct Student Loans.

Although students attending Teachers College of San Joaquin are not eligible at this time to apply for Federal Student Aid to pay for their tuition and fees, students may qualify to take advantage of the American Opportunity and Lifetime Learning tax credits. Eligible students will be issued a Form 1098-T showing the amount of qualified tuition and related expenses paid during the January-December calendar year. It is the student’s responsibility to check with their tax advisor regarding eligible tax credits.

Since Federal Student Aid is not an option, we have implemented an interest-free payment plan for all our students, and offer two convenient options for payment: monthly or per semester. This way, you can choose the payment schedule that suits you best. 

GRADE POLICIES

INC – “INCOMPLETE”: An Incomplete is granted at the discretion of the instructor. The instructor will notify the program coordinator or director when assigning an Incomplete. An Incomplete is changed to the grade earned if work is not completed within the timeframe as agreed upon with the instructor.  The grade earned will be based on the entirety of the course with incomplete work calculated as zeros.  If the grade becomes a failing grade, the student must contact the program coordinator or director, re-enroll in the course, and assume responsibility for all fees associated with repeating the course.

GRADUATE STUDIES WITHDRAWAL – “W”: Students who are in the Administrative Preliminary, Master’s, Mathematics Instructional Added Authorization and Residency@TCSJ programs can withdraw from a course up to 50% of completion to earn a grade of W.  After this point, students who withdraw will earn the cumulative grade based on the entirety of the course with incomplete work calculated as zeros.  If a grade of C- or lower is earned, the student will be placed on academic probation (see Academic Performance, Progress, and/or Conduct and Disposition: Probation Policy and Procedures). Students who withdraw after the start of the second session will incur full tuition for the course, as well as for the same course if it is retaken.

IMPACT WITHDRAWAL – “W”: While employed as an IMPACT University Intern, students must maintain concurrent enrollment in the two-year sequence of courses leading to program completion.  All IMPACT students are expected to make adequate progress towards completion of their program.  Course withdrawals are only considered when there are extenuating circumstances and there is an agreement between the program and the student (and the employer for credential students) that the withdrawal is in the best interest of the student. Students who withdraw after the start of the second session will incur full tuition for the course, as well as for the same course if it is retaken.

Check out the linked resources to determine if you qualify for any grants or scholarships!

A student who has taken federal loans prior to entering Teachers College of San Joaquin, may qualify for deferment of those loans while enrolled at TCSJ. Students will need to obtain the deferment paperwork from their lenders, complete their section, and forward to the signed copy to our Registrar for completion. The Registrar will complete the paperwork for students enrolled in eligible programs and submit it to the lender.

It is the student’s responsibility to follow up with their lenders to be sure that the deferment has been approved and received by the lender in order to avoid a negative impact on their credit by missing monthly loan payments. Each lender has their own policy on how often they will verify enrollment status; therefore, students will need to ask their lender if a deferment form must be submitted each semester while enrolled, or only once at the beginning of each academic year. Students who are denied a supplemental loan are often denied because they did not file for deferment. The lender does not know that the student wants to defer payments on loans unless the student informs them by submitting either an electronic or paper deferment form.

Questions? Contact Crysol Salcedo, Admissions Supervisor via email at csalcedo@sjcoe.net or call (209) 953-2114.

If you have questions about tuition, fees, and/or payment plans contact our Finance Department to connect with Suzette or Judene

NOTICE:

The website information is not a contract nor an offer to enter into a contract. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided on this website, it must be understood that all courses, course descriptions, eligibility requirements, tuition and fees, and other academic information described herein are subject to change or elimination at any time without notice or published amendment to this website. In addition, Teachers College of San Joaquin (TCSJ) reserves the right to make changes at any time, without prior notice, to programs, policies and procedures, costs, and other information, as described on this website.