California State University Maritime Academy

What is the cost of studying for a year at California State University Maritime Academy?

The former academy's reported 2024-25 full-time undergraduate charges were $6,084 in California-resident tuition plus $3,475 in required fees, or $9,559 before living expenses. Reported nonresident tuition was $18,684; with the same required fees, that came to $22,159. These are historical standalone-academy figures, not a verified bill for a current Cal Poly Maritime Academy applicant.

• Reported 2024-25 room and board: $14,016 for the academic year.
• Reported books and supplies: $1,029.
• Additional costs to budget: transportation, personal expenses, and any program-specific equipment or training charges.

Adding only the listed tuition, required fees, room and board, and books produces approximately $24,604 for a resident or $37,204 for a nonresident. Neither figure is a complete cost-of-attendance estimate, because it excludes other expenses and may not reflect a student's actual housing or program. Applicants should use the current Cal Poly cost-of-attendance budget and ask how Vallejo-specific charges apply.

Financial aid changes what an individual student pays. In 2024-25 reporting, 68% of students received some form of financial aid and 39% had student loans. Reported average net price varied by family income; for families earning up to $48,000, it was $9,768. Net price is an average after applicable grant and scholarship aid, not a quoted price for a particular household. Eligible students may seek federal grants and loans, California state grants, institutional scholarships, and veterans' education benefits. Completing the FAFSA - or the California Dream Act Application when applicable - and reviewing current priority deadlines are the practical starting points for an individualized aid offer.

What are the work-study opportunities at California State University Maritime Academy?

Students can pursue employment and career preparation, but three opportunities should be kept distinct: Federal Work-Study is need-based financial aid earned through an eligible job; other part-time jobs are ordinary employment; and internships or sea training may be academic or professional requirements.

Work-Study eligibility depends on a student's aid application and award, and an award does not automatically assign a job. Students considering employment should check the current Cal Poly student-jobs process, available Vallejo positions, and whether their course and training schedules leave room for work. Off-campus work may be possible, but it is not automatically Work-Study employment.

The former academy reported career services including individual counseling for full-time undergraduates, résumé help, interview preparation, job fairs, and employer recruitment. It also reported an internship requirement. Applicants should ask how that requirement applies to their current major: an internship, a training voyage, and a paid student job can serve different purposes and have different pay and credit arrangements. Career-center assistance is a service, not evidence that a particular graduate will receive a job offer.