Tuition and Financial Aid
Funding your Graduate Studies
Meridian University is approved by the U.S. Department of Education for participation in Federal Student Loan Programs. Meridian's degree programs are approved for the training of veterans and other eligible persons under Title 38, U.S. Code for VA Education and Training Benefits.Federal Graduate Student Aid
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans are backed by the federal government. Students can borrow up to $20,500 each academic year in federal direct unsubsidized loans. The maximum total debt from subsidized (undergraduate) and unsubsidized loans is $100,000 total, excluding undergraduate loans for graduate or professional students. The graduate debt limit includes all federal loans received for undergraduate study. This replaces the old $138,500 total for borrowers under the new OB3 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act).- Available to graduate students
- No requirement to demonstrate financial need
- Meridian determines the amount you can borrow by considering the cost of attendance for full or half time enrollment
- Has a fixed interest rate of 8.07% (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027)
Professional Students
- Annual Direct Unsubsidized Loan limit: $50,000
- New aggregate limit: $200,000 total, excluding undergraduate loans
- Professional programs include: PsyD in Clinical Psychology
Federal Direct Graduate Plus Loans
Graduate PLUS Loans are eliminated for new or first-time borrowers due to OB3 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act)- The U.S. Department of Education is your lender
- The student may not have an adverse credit history
- Has a fixed interest rate 9.07% (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027)
- Students may be able to utilize a cosigner/guarantor if they do not meet credit history requirements.
- Students who obtain an endorser for the Graduate Plus Loan must complete the Plus Loan Credit Counseling here: https://studentaid.gov/plus-loan-credit-counseling
- Provide proof of compliance with Selective Service registration and drug conviction regulations
- Must be making Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (FSAP) toward the completion of degree requirements
- Students are responsible for paying the interest on a Direct Unsubsidized Loan during all periods. If a student chooses not to pay the interest while they are in school or during grace periods and deferment or forbearance periods, interest will accrue (accumulate) and be capitalized (that is, interest will be added to the principal amount of the student's loan).
Interim Exception for Legacy Borrowers
- Students enrolled at an institution as of June 30, 2026 and who received a Direct Loan for that program before July 1, 2026, can continue to borrow under pre-July 1, 2026 rules during their "expected time to credential" (FSA Partner Connect).
- For eligible graduate/professional borrowers:
- Annual Unsubsidized: $20,500
- Aggregate Unsubsidized + Subsidized: $138,500 (including undergrad loans)
- No lifetime maximum applies during this period (FSA Partner Connect)
Veterans Educational Benefits
To find out if you are eligible under any applicable VA program:Call: 1-888-GIBILL1Visit: gibill.va.govVA Educational Benefits take effect on the date on which the individual provides to Meridian a certificate of eligibility for entitlement to educational assistance under chapter 31 or 33 of Title 38.Learn More about Veterans Educational BenefitsImpact Scholarships
Available to students worldwide, Meridian University's Impact Scholarships represent the University's commitment to supporting graduates to take transformative action in the fields of Business, Education, Leadership, and Psychology.Learn More about Impact ScholarshipsApplicants and students in the following degree programs are eligible to apply for an Impact Scholarship:- MBA in Creative Enterprise
- MEd in Educational Leadership
- MA in Psychology
International Student Financial Aid
Institutional Student Financial Aid is available to students not eligible for Federal Student Aid (FSA) and based on demonstrated financial need. Learn more about Financial Aid for International Students.- International Student Scholarship
- Meridian's Diversity Grant
- Meridian Income Share Agreement
- Meridian Impact Scholarships
Contact the Financial Aid Office
Email: financialservices@meridianuniversity.eduStudent Consumer Information
All postsecondary institutions participating in Federal Student Aid programs are required to make available certain information to assist consumers in making better-informed decisions about their educational options.Learn More about Consumer InformationIn-Person and Hybrid Learning
The Los Angeles Campus is the primary location for in-person and hybrid courses at Meridian University. Students have the opportunity to engage face-to-face with faculty and peers while also benefiting from the flexibility of online coursework.
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