Financial Aid and Scholarships

ANNOUNCEMENTS:


Financial Aid Offers for Newly Admitted Students
Financial aid offers for newly admitted undergraduate students have begun to be released. Students will receive an email via their campus email address with instructions on how to view their offer.

  • Middle Class Scholarship (MCS) Estimates
    Some students may see an estimated Middle Class Scholarship (MCS) included in their financial aid offer. This is an early estimate to help you plan and may change based on enrollment, eligibility, other aid, and changes in state funding.
    What to expect: Final MCS award amounts are determined by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) and are typically confirmed and disbursed in late September.


The 2026-2027 FAFSA is available priority deadline for State Aid was March 2, 2026.  Students seeking financial aid who have not applied are still encouraged to apply.  

Visit our CSULB FAFSA / CADAA Support page.

Important Deadlines: Stay on top of important deadlines for enrollment, payments, aid applications, and more via Key Dates and Deadlines.

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:

During a time marked by significant changes to existing federal policies, the California State University is working diligently to assess the impacts to the institution and its students, employees and programs.

Although the federal policy landscape continues to evolve, the CSU remains committed to fulfilling its core mission: bringing the life-changing benefits of a Cal State degree to students from all backgrounds and walks of life, and ensuring the safety and well-being of all of its students and employees.

The latest resources and updates on a variety of federal issues that impact the CSU are available here:  CSU Federal Updates.


 

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