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Exceptional value and personalized support
Earning a bachelor of arts degree in Leadership Studies at Cal Poly Humboldt offers career-relevant coursework and personalized support from faculty, while you develop foundational leadership skills critical to your success in public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
Leadership Studies at Humboldt is one of the most affordable, flexible, and efficient options among universities with similar programs in the CSU system. Alumni report that they recoup their initial investment in a bachelor’s degree within 1-2 promotional cycles.
See below for fees, financial aid information, and scholarship resources.
Fees
| Fees | Summer 2026 | Fall 2026-Summer 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Fee per unit | $360 | $396 |
| Cost per 3-unit course | $1,080 | $1,188 |
| Cost for 10 Leadership courses | $10,800 | $11,880 |
Total cost for degree, including additional courses to total 120 units: Additional courses will be needed to fulfill your Bachelor's degree. Total cost depends on how many units you still need to complete the degree. If you transfer in from a community college with 60 or 70 units, you must complete an additional 20-30 units beyond the 10 Leadership courses. (Costs may be less if you have completed coursework at a 4-year institution)
| TOTAL COST: $18,000-$21,600 | TOTAL COST: $19,800-$23,760* |
* Based on $396/unit fee. Additional fees for graduation, books, and materials not included. See fee planning and fee comparison worksheets for more detailed fee projections.
** Additional Courses may also be needed to fulfill your bachelor’s degree.
Fee Projection Worksheet
Leadership Studies will implement an annual 10% increase in course fees through 2030 to offset rising salaries, operating costs, and academic technology costs. Use this worksheet to estimate your total cost of attendance over two years (for full-time attendance) or three years (for part-time attendance).
- Fee Projection Worksheet 2026-2029 [PDF] (Adobe Reader or similar required to view, complete, and print PDF files.)
| Academic Year | Fee per unit |
|---|---|
| Fall 2026-Summer 2027 | $396/unit |
| Fall 2027-Summer 2028 | $436/unit |
| Fall 2028-Summer 2029 | $479/unit |
| Fall 2029-Summer 2030 | $527/unit |
College Cost Comparison Worksheet
It's important to compare costs when choosing a bachelor's degree completion program. Use this sheet to compare the cost of Cal Poly Humboldt's Leadership Studies Degree to other universities with similar programs in the CSU system. We are proud to be one of the most affordable, flexible, and efficient options!
- College Cost Comparison Worksheet [PDF] (Adobe Reader or similar required to view, complete, and print PDF files.)
Payment Plans
Payment plans are available upon request, with three installments each semester.
Financial Aid
Here are the steps to follow to ensure you maximize financial aid options to support your bachelor's degree goals!
Step 1: Complete FAFSA for Financial Aid (fafsa.gov). Humboldt's school code is 001149.
Please be aware that State University Grants and fee waivers cannot be applied to pay for this program, however Cal Grants, California Middle Class Scholarship, Federal Pell Grants, and Federal Student Loans CAN be applied. For example, approximately 37% of Leadership Studies majors are eligible for the Pell Grant.
Step 2: Learn about the different types of aid available to Cal Poly Humboldt students and call the Cal Poly Humboldt Financial Aid office with any questions: (707) 826-4321 or finaid@humboldt.edu. They have helped many Leadership Studies majors since 2014!
Step 3: Contact us at leadership@humboldt.edu about any additional fee or financial aid questions.
For instance, we provide documentation and coordination for various federal aid sources (VA, VOC Rehab, Americorps stipends) and for employer-based Tuition Reimbursement Programs.
We also coordinate with the Financial Aid office at Cal Poly Humboldt to ensure students can meet part-time, three-quarter time, or full-time aid eligibility requirements. As an example, if you take two 8-week courses in one semester, that is 6 units total, or part-time enrollment. The following funds are prorated based on enrollment:
- Pell Grant
- Cal Grant A/B Fee coverage
- Cal Grant B Access/Subsistence
Scholarships
You are a unique type of student! We encourage you to explore scholarship opportunities through local foundations, religious or community organizations, local businesses, civic groups, or professional associations related to your field of interest. Cal Poly Humboldt offers tips for your scholarship search.
Additionally, scholarship search engines allow you to create a profile with information about yourself, which will then search a scholarship database for scholarships that match all or part of your profile and email you details.
A special note about fee waivers
Fee Waivers are only applicable to stateside program tuition and fees. They are not applicable to self-support programs offered through any Extended Education unit in the CSU system, such as Leadership Studies.
