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Eligibility Requirements

To apply for financial aid you must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • Be accepted for enrollment as a matriculated student 
  • Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen
  • Have a valid Social Security number
  • Maintain satisfactory academic progress according to the standards and practices established by Five Branches

DTCM/MTCM and DAc/MAc Dual-Degree Programs

You are eligible to apply for financial aid for each academic year you are enrolled at Five Branches. You may receive Federal Direct Student Loans during any term of enrollment of six or more units. 

You are required to progress through the program at a satisfactory rate and complete the program within the maximum time frame: six years for the DTCM/MTCM program, and five years for the DAc/MAc program.

Postgraduate DAOM Program

You are eligible to apply for financial aid for each academic year you are enrolled at Five Branches. You may receive Federal Direct Student Loans for the semesters you have paid tuition (maximum of six semesters). 

You are required to progress through the program at a satisfactory rate and complete the program within the maximum time frame of four years. Students who fail to register for practicum training, or students in the thesis are not eligible for financial aid.

In-School Deferment of Federal Loans

To be eligible for In-School Deferment of your Federal Stafford Loans or Consolidated Federal Loans, you must be registered for a minimum of 6 units for the DTCM/MTCM or DAc/MAc program, and registered for a minimum of 7 units for the Postgraduate DAOM Program. 

There is no time-limit to receive this deferment as long as you are registered for the minimum units each trimester, and do not have more than a 45-day gap between class attendance or approved Practicum hours. Any gap that is more than 45 days between enrollment activity may result in the loss of financial aid and deferment.

DTCM/MTCM& DAc/MAc Programs
Financial Aid for our graduate degree programs includes educational costs: tuition, fees, books and supplies, transportation, personal expenses, loan fees, and a reasonable allowance for living during the academic year. The maximum time frame to complete the program is six years for the DTCM/MTCM, and 5 years for the DAc/MAc. You may receive Federal Direct Student Loans during any term of enrollment of six or more units. [Continue to Read ...]
Postgraduate DAOM Program
Financial Aid for the Postgraduate DAOM Program includes educational costs: tuition, fees, books and supplies, transportation, loan fees, and a reasonable allowance for room and board while attending the program one weekend (3-4 days) each month. The maximum time frame to complete the program is four years. You may receive Federal Direct Student Loans for the semesters you have paid tuition (maximum of six semesters). Students who fail to register for practicum training, or students in thesis are not eligible for financial aid. [Continue to read..]
Need Assistance?
If you have questions, need further information or would like to make an appointment please contact us by phone or email.

Daryl Cullen Director of Financial Aid

Santa Cruz Campus 2007th Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Phone: (831) 476-9424 ext. 218 Fax: (831) 476-8928 finaid@fivebranches.edu

San Jose Campus 1885 Lundy Ave, Suite 108 San Jose, CA 95131 Phone: (408) 260-0208, ext. 218 Fax: (408) 261-3166 sjfinaid@fivebranches.edu