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Financial Aid
Financial Aid

More than Eighty percent of students at the California State University receive some type of financial aid. So chances are good that you’re eligible, too. That’s why it’s important to apply for aid using the​
 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFS​A) or the
California Dream Act Application (CADAA)​ for certain AB 540 students​.​

Financial Aid Offices at
CSU Campuses

Your single best source of information is the financial aid office at the campus you’ll be attending.​​

Apply for Financial Aid

The FAFSA or the California Dream Act application may be used to apply for Financial Aid each year.​


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​Net Price Cost Calculator

Estimate your eligibility for need-based financial aid like grants and loans to attend a CSU campus​.​

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Types of Financial Aid

Grants

A grant is given by the federal government, CSU or state as a gift.

Loans

Loan money is given to you now, but must be  repaid later.

Scholarships & Fellowships

These are typically given for academic achievement.

Veterans’ Aid​​​​

​These types of aid can help veterans pay for ​school.

Work-Study

Work-study programs allow you to work to help pay for ​​school.​