Financial Aid Information: Applying for a Federal Student Loan
Students who wish to apply for financial aid must complete the current academic year's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You may complete this application online through "FAFSA on the Web" at http://fafsa.ed.gov. In order to sign your application you will either need to enter the PIN you received from the Department of Education or print the FAFSA signature page and mail it to the Federal Processor. To request a PIN you may visit the pin website at http://www.pin.ed.gov.
Be sure to request that CSUDH is a recipient of your financial aid information by including our Institutional Code 001141 and address - California State University, Dominguez, Hills, 1000 East Victoria Street, Carson, CA 90747. Approximately 4-8 weeks after you have submitted your FAFSA you should receive a Student Aid Report (SAR). To inquire about your FAFSA status call (800) 433-3243 Monday- Saturday.
     
Humanities External Degree- Students Eligibility
As a Humanities External Degree Student, you are eligible to borrow a William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan for up to the full amount of your registration fees. Students must enroll in a minimum of four (4) graduate units per term and maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Your initial Direct Loan Award will be based on the minimum number of units allowed (4 units). If you enroll in more than 4 units your award will be automatically adjusted to cover the complete cost of your fees. When a loan is certified for the 2007-2008 academic year, it will be for the amount of your registration fees ($212 per unit) plus 1% for origination fees. For example, if you enroll in 4 units your fees will $848. It will be increased by 1% (rounded up to $8) for a revised award of $856. The 1% is then deducted to pay your origination fees and the remaining amount will cover your registration fees.
     
In order for your William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan to cover your fees, you must complete the following two requirements. Failure to do so may prevent processing and/or payment of your loan.
1.) Loan Entrance Counseling: Students receiving a loan for the first time, or who took a leave for one year or more, are required to complete an Entrance Counseling Session. You may fulfill this requirement online at http://www.dlssonline.com. Once completed the quiz results will be transmitted electronically to the Financial Aid Office within 3 business days.
2.) Master Promissory Note (MPN): Once a student applies for financial aid the U.S. Department of Education sends the student a Personal Identification Number (PIN). The student is to use the PIN to complete their MPN online at http://dlenote.ed.gov. This site will guide you through the process step by step. Once completed your MPN will be transmitted electronically to the Financial Aid Office within 5 to 10 business days. If you do not have web access please contact the Financial Aid Office.
Any questions regarding your financial aid application or processing should be directed to:
Michelle Matthews
Financial Aid Office WH B 260
1000 E. Victoria street
Carson, CA 90747
     
Telephone: (310) 243-3691 E-mail: mmatthews@csudh.edu
*Fax: (310) 516-4498 Faxed Promissory Notes are not valid
 
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The statements found on the Financial Aid Web page are for informational purposes only. While every effort is made to ensure that this information is up to date and accurate, official information can be found in the University Catalog and Class Schedule.
Last updated Wednesday, November 10, 2006, 5:28pm, by JCM