In the Curb College, scholarships are among our most valuable resources. These important and transformational funds allow students more equitable access to their educational goals and provide the resources that allow them to focus more time on their school work and artistic pursuits.
Current CSUN tuition and fees come to slightly more than $7,000 annually. Adding other relevant expenses (rent, meals, books, laptop, transportation, parking, etc.), we estimate the total cost of attendance to be approximately $20,000 (if living at home with parents), $24,000 (living on campus), or $32,000 (living off campus) each year. Federal, state, and university support only goes so far and the average student has between $5,000 and $6,000 in unmet need annually.
This is where scholarships can have the most impact. They help reduce the financial burden on students so they can take a full course load and have more time to focus on their studies. By working less, they can also better engage with the campus (friends, professors, events, resources) which can often result in a greater sense of belonging and lead to higher rates of retention and degree completion. Merit based scholarships allow competitive department programs to recruit top talent or award exceptional scholarship.
As students are the core of our university and college mission, your support of their success through the funding of scholarships is one of the most transformational forms of investment in the success of these young artists, storytellers, academics and creatives.
Featured Funding Opportunities:
- Mike Curb College Scholarship Fund
This college-wide fund rewards outstanding continuing students in all six departments with the Dean’s Recognition Award. - Department of Art Scholarships
This scholarship fund for the Art Department helps students pursue degrees in the visual arts and spend more time exploring their creativity. - Department of Cinema and Television Arts Scholarships
CTVA scholarships elevate the students in a department that is consistently ranked among top film schools in the world by Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and The Wrap. - Department of Communication Studies Scholarships
This general scholarship fund allows the department to strategically recruit standout students to help elevate competitive programs. - Department of Journalism Scholarships
Journalism scholarships can make the difference in the level of engagement with student-run media which enhances professional readiness. - Department of Music Scholarships
This fund helps recruit and retain top talent to strengthen the stellar reputation of CSUN Music, including recent recognition by Billboard as a top music business program. - Department of Theatre Scholarships
Theatre scholarships can allow students to work less and participate in more theatrical productions, enhancing their sense of community and building their skill set with varied experiences.
Click the "Donate" button above to give to one of these funds.
