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Affordable Tuition

With our affordable tuition rates, you’ll complete your Degree Program in a way that fits your plans.

Tuition rates

273
Per Credit Hour
3276
Per 12 Hour Semester
32,760
Or less to complete your degree

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What Sets Us Apart

  • Designed With A Biblical Worldview
  • Nationally Accredited Degree Programs
  • Including Real World Experiences
  • Dedicated Advisor, Responsive Live Support
  • Fast, Affordable, Accredited

Ways to pay your tuition:

Paying with Financial Aid

The majority of PIU students qualify for federal financial aid, making it possible for them to complete their degrees. There are different types of financial aid for which you may be eligible.  Submit your FAFSA and the code below to learn the aid packages available to you.

Pacific Islands University‘s FAFSA Code: 034383 

Federal Grants

Pell Grants: These need-based grants are awarded to students who have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree. 

Supplemental Educational Opportunity (SEOG) Grants: These need-based grants are available for students who have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree and demonstrate exceptional financial need when filing the FAFSA. 

Federal Student Loans

Federal Direct Loans (Subsidized): The interest on these need-based loans is paid by the federal government while you are enrolled in school at least half time or during deferment periods. 

Federal Direct Loans (Unsubsidized): These loans are available to most PIU students. You are responsible for the interest from the day you borrow the money until you repay the loan. 

Self-pay

For students who plan to pay for tuition without government assistance, payments or payment arrangements must be completed on or before the 60 days prior to program start date. 

Veterans benefits

PIU’s degree programs are approved for Veterans Administration (VA) education benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill®.  See the Veterans benefits provided here: PIU Veterans Benefits

Military tuition assistance

PIU‘s degree programs are approved for Tuition Assistance for active-duty, reserve, and National Guard service members. 
See GI Education Funding. 

2023-2024 Cost Breakdown

SCHEDULE OF CHARGES 2023-2024 Academic Year

Tuition fee per credit hour for Undergraduate Students
$273
Student Services fee per semester
$125
DE Student Services fee per semester (Distance Education Students only)
$25

NOTE:

  • For a breakdown of the student fees please refer to the 2023-2024 PIU Catalog.
  • Late registration (from the Wednesday of Week 1, 4:00 pm, to the Friday of Week 2, 4:00 pm) is $100. No students will be permitted to register after that Friday of Week 2, 4:00 p.m.
  • Students taking 5 credits or less will be charged 50% ($62.50) of the student services fee.

(the following charges are assessed when applicable)

Application fee (non-refundable)
$25
Reapplication fee (non-refundable)
$25
English Placement Test Fee
Free
Room Deposit (refundable)
$50
Room Fee per semester
$1,200
Graduation Fee
$75
Transcript fee 4
$10
Audit fee (per course)
$200

NOTE:

  • Penalties for late payments and returned checks (see Student Financial Obligation Policy). Students taking dive classes will be responsible for the rental or purchase of equipment necessary for those classes and for any transportation costs to off-campus sites. Only applies to on-campus students.
  • Graduation cap and gown are not included.
  • Transcript requests must be made in writing to the Registrar. Diplomas or transcripts are not issued if the student account has an outstanding balance.

Fees Per Semester1

School Fees
$411
Tuition (12 Credit Hours)
$3,276
Dorm Fee
$1,200
Sub-Total
$4,887

NOTE:

  • The typical cost of attendance as a full-time student are based on the assumptions that an Independent student is sharing his/her room with another student and one (1) semester is a four (4)month period of class attendance. Only applies to on-campus students.

Amounts for food, transportation and personal expenses vary and are not included, they should be kept in mind when the overall costs are counted. For students whose permanent residence is not Guam, a round trip airfare must be added (~$1500.00).

The student still needs to calculate additional costs of approximately $150.00 for
textbooks. Only applies to on-campus students.

Will be reviewed annually.

Cost of Attendance*
$3,687

 (LESS)

Federal Pell Grant
($3,697.50)
State Grants
($0.00)
Other Scholarships/Grants
($0.00)
Expected Net Costs
($11.50)
Student taking 12 Credit hours per Semester
On-Campus
Cost of Attendance*
$4,887

 (LESS)

Federal Pell Grant
($3,697.50)
State Grants
($0.00)
Other Scholarships/Grants
($0.00)
Expected Net Costs
$1,200

*Textbooks/Materials are not included in the computation, the student still needs to calculate additional costs of approximately $150.00 for textbooks. Only applies to on-campus students.

NOTE:

A full-time student (taking a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester), while maintaining a grade point average of 3.5 or above, will receive a scholarship for the tuition costs of up to 3 credit hours beyond 12 credit hours in the succeeding semester.

Full-time students will be given priority over part-time students for dorm occupancy.  Full-time students will be admitted into the dorms on a “first come-first served” policy. 

Returning students must clear their previous balances in order to register for the next semester. On-campus students living in the dorm must be prepared to pay at least “$300” during registration at the beginning of the term after expected Federal Pell Grant is applied. A payment plan may be arranged by contacting the business office.