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Financial Aid

Making CSULB affordable.
Explore the variety of options available.

New and Prospective Students

• New and Prospective Students
  Helpful information for admitted and prospective students - regarding costs and financing options for a CSULB education.

The Basics

• Costs
  Tuition and fees, payment options and average student expenses
• Types of Aid
  Grants, scholarships, loans, work-study and financing options designed to meet the varying needs of students and families
• General Eligibility Requirements
  Federal program requirements, calculating financial need, determining the awards
• CSU Net Price Calculator
  Tool provided by the CSU which estimates need based financial aid eligibility and the net cost for a student attending a California State University.

Application Process

• How to Apply
  Steps in the financial aid application process.
• FAFSA Filing Tips
  Tips on filing your application and common mistakes to avoid.
• Verification of FAFSA Information
  What to do and expect in the event your application is selected for verification of FAFSA information.
• Domestic Partnership Law
  If you or your parents are in a Registered Partnership, this may impact your financial aid eligibility.
• California Dream Act
  If you meet AB540 criteria you may apply for and receive funds from certain state and institutional financial assistance programs.

Award Offers

• The Financial Aid Award Offer
  Information to help understand your award offer and how award eligibility was determined.
• Accepting Your Awards
  Steps to take to accept your award offer.
• Completing the Process
  Steps needed to complete the process once you have accepted your awards.
• Direct Loan Steps
  Additional steps required of students who accept a Direct Loan as part of the award offer.

Receiving Your Funds

• Enrollment Requirements
  Enrollment requirements for financial aid programs.
• Disbursement of Funds
  Settling University charges and disbursement of funds.
• Financial Aid Fee Deferment
  Questions and Answers on the Financial Aid Fee Deferment process for currently enrolled students.

Policies

• Rights and Responsibilities
  Information on the rights and responsibilities of financial aid recipients.
• Satisfactory Academic Progress
  Requirements to receive financial aid and maintain eligibility for that aid.
• Withdrawal, Refund, and Repayment
  Information on required recalculation of aid eligibility if you drop all of your classes.
• Information Disclosure (FERPA)
  Authorization to release information to a 3rd party is required.

Special Enrollment Categories

• Summer Semester
  Information about financial aid opportunities for the Summer semester at CSULB.

Calendar

• Calendar
  Important dates and deadlines

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