Campus Resources
Assistance on campus doesn't stop at the Office of Financial Aid. You have many resources available that you can access at nearly any time. Please take a look below and take advantage of programs at the Beach.
Repayment Agreements for Past Due Balances
Students can work with the University Collections department in Student Financial Services to setup a repayment agreement for past due balances in order to avoid the debt being sent to a collection agency. Please email University Collections or call 562.985.5471 (option 3) Enrolling in a repayment agreement, in most cases, will not lift current financial holds on your student account until all debts are paid-in-full.
Special Circumstance Refund Request
If a student is forced to withdraw due to unforeseen or extenuating circumstances, a Request for Special Circumstances Refund (DocuSign) may be submitted to Student Financial Services at Brotman Hall room 155 along with a personal statement describing the situation which forced the student to withdraw. Please include necessary supporting documentation such as medical documents, a professor/counselor letter explaining your circumstances, or other pertinent supporting documents. Students who receive aid and now owe a balance from a financial aid disbursement, as a result of their withdrawal, are not eligible for the Special Circumstances Refund Request.
CSULB Basic Needs is dedicated to supporting our students' well-being by ensuring access to essential resources.
Student Emergency Grant
Emergency grants for sudden, unexpected expenses that are not included in financial aid support. Examples: Hospitalization or unexpected medical bills, emergency dental or medical procedures, sudden loss of childcare or childcare funds, sudden loss of transportation to job, campus or internship. Based on documentation of need.
Short-term Emergency Housing
Basic Needs also helps displaced students with access to short-term emergency housing.
Beach Pantry
The Laurén Chalmers '83 Beach Pantry operates as the official food pantry for CSULB students. The pantry provides food items for students in need.
Beach Balance
Beach Balance, with support from Student Health Services, Bob Murphy Access Center, and Counseling and Psychological Services, aims to promote personal well-being, from a holistic approach, by empowering members of the Long Beach State University (LBSU) community to make healthy lifestyle choices. Various educational opportunities are offered through Beach Balance, including programs about nutrition, stress management, biofeedback, and overall health education.
Dream Success Center
The Dream Success Center provides services, resources, and support to undocumented students on the CSULB campus. They assist with setting appointments for legal advice from on-campus attorneys; advising and wellness support; academic and financial aid/scholarship guidance; workshops and programs specific to undocumented students and their needs; ally training and workshops; computer and printing access; and laptop and graphing calculator loan program.
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at CSULB is dedicated to serving first-generation, historically low-income students by providing access and equity to higher education.
TRiO and Migrant Programs
The TRiO and Migrant Programs are dedicated to the academic advancement of military veterans, disabled individuals and low-income, first-generation students. The programs provide academic opportunities, counseling, tutoring and support to eligible individuals who are motivated to complete an undergraduate and/or advanced degree.
CalFresh
CalFresh is a nutrition assistance program that helps low-income individuals and families buy the food they need.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
CAPS offers counseling for students who are struggling with issues such as family and social relationships, romantic relationships, life transitions, sexuality, grief, stress, sexual assault, anxiety, loss of motivation, or depression.
Pregnant and Parenting Students
Explore our resources tailored to support pregnant and parenting college students, ensuring they have the tools and assistance needed to succeed in their academic journey.
Student Health Services
Student Health Services offers a wide variety of services at little to no cost to students. Student Health Services also offers a Sexual Assault Victim's Advocate, in partnership with the Women's and Gender Equity Center.
Women's and Gender Equity Center
The Women's & Gender Equity Center is a safe, comfortable, supportive and inclusive environment that offers services, support, and resources for students.
Career Development Center
The Career Development Center (CDC) guides students through the process of educational, career and personal discovery in preparing them for success in the global workforce.
