Student Resources

In the Educational Leadership department, we aim to ensure your academic experience is meaningful and successful.  Please explore the resources available to you. We look forward to working with you on your educational journey.

Writing Support

Writing resources are available to all students in the Educational Leadership department.  Our goal is to help you transition into your program from undergraduate to graduate level writing and from graduate to doctoral level writing.  Our department offers writing workshops, has a dedicated librarian to assist our students with research questions, and supports the Center for Research on Educational Access and Leadership (C-REAL).

C-REAL

Is a data-driven, solution-focused interdisciplinary research center where P-20 educational institutions in the Orange and Los Angeles counties partner with CSUF to identify and respond to local problems and issues in educational institutions.  They provide:

• Assessment and Evaluation for Grant Programs and Services
• Support Ed.D. students
• Research, assessment, and evaluation support
• Professional Development
• Support, consulting, and training throughout the dissertation process, such as writing, data management, and stats.
• Provide assistance with Chapter 4 (Findings)
• Quantitative & Qualitative support: SPSS, Qualtrics, Dedoose

C-REAL is a great resource for our students. Please visit their website or contact them if you have any questions at 657/278-8510 or via email at CREAL@fullerton.edu.

Librarian Support

Our Educational Leadership department has a dedicated librarian to help our students locate scholarly research articles and journals.  Our department has access to OneSearch, which provides all students access to over 29 million books, journals, and articles.

Resources to explore at the library:

• ULC Online Writing Tutoring
• Specialized library guides for Educational Leadership 

Program Fees

Estimated Program Costs

• The Cal State APPLY application fee is currently $70.00
• Tuition for the Ed.D. program is $7,406.35 per semester, with three semesters per year (Fall, Spring, and Summer), regardless of course load. Fall 2026 is estimated to be $7,887.58.
• Program fees are based on a year-round program and include summer sessions. Tuition fees must be paid until program completion.
• CSU Ed.D. program fees are based on UC and CSU Trustee decisions.

Most doctoral-level students apply for Financial Aid Loans. If you anticipate needing financial assistance to cover the program cost, please visit Cal State Fullerton's Financial Aid office . The EdD Program does not provide fellowships to assist with program costs. However, students who apply for Financial Aid may have a percentage of doctoral fees disbursed per year based on demonstrated financial need. That need is determined by the Financial Aid office through the applicant's FAFSA application.

Cal State Fullerton's Financial Aid Office: Financial Aid & Scholarships | CSUF

Financial Services

All current students and new incoming students should apply for FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) even if you do not believe you will qualify.  Many of our in-state, first-time Master's students with low EFCs could receive aid to cover their full tuition.  As for our Doctorate students, our program provides approximately $180,000 in need-based grant aid to students each year.

Our department has a dedicated financial aid specialist who knows our students' needs and/or special circumstances.  Please reach out to our office if you are having difficulty with your aid. Also, please visit the College of Education Scholarship and Financial Aid page.

Tuition

Our Ed.D. and Master's programs are below the national average for public universities and well below the cost of private institutions. In addition, our programs are the best value among educational leadership programs in Southern California. For more accurate fee information, please visit the Student Business Services. Also note that most of our programs, which are state-supported, continue during the summer session.

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