Newly Admitted Undergraduates
Applying for Financial Aid for 2026–2027
For the 2026–2027 academic year, the FAFSA and CADAA priority deadline was March 2, 2026. Students are still encouraged to apply by the final deadline of June 30, 2027, but may not qualify for certain types of aid (like CSULB or California state-funded grants).
There are various forms of financial aid opportunities that are available to students depending on eligibility. Remember, your financial aid package will always align with your unit load (for example, if you drop a class and have 6 units of coursework vs. 9 units, this may impact your financial aid amount as you will move from being considered a full-time-student to a part-time student).
If your financial or educational situation changes after you have applied for aid, you may apply for a financial aid appeal.
Available aid programs may include, but are not limited to:
- Scholarships
- Federal Grants
- State Grants
- CSULB Grants
- Federal Student Loans
- Federal Work-Study
The CSULB Financial Aid and Scholarships team is here to support you with resources and tools that may help you apply for aid and fund your educational goals.
Explore resources below to get started or navigate the menus at the top of the page.
