FAQ - Financial Aid Probation

Do I have to earn a specific number of units each semester in order to continue receiving financial aid?

If you are receiving financial aid at CSULB, you must show that you are making satisfactory progress toward receiving your baccalaureate degree.  Each semester the Financial Aid program takes into account the units in which you are enrolled at "census" time, that is, the first day of the fifth week of the semester.  If you have applied for financial aid based on a full-time status, that is 12 or more units, you must earn at least 12 units at the end of the semester or you will be placed on financial aid probation.  If  you are taking fewer units, you are held to specific units earned.  For example, if you are taking nine units and only earn six units, you will be placed on financial aid probation. If even fewer units are earned, you can become disqualified from receiving financial aid.  Be sure to read the "Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy" from the Financial Aid office.  Get help early to ensure you earn all the units you are attempting.