Welcome to the Financial Aid Office
Welcome to the Financial Aid Office. We have many resources available to you on this site. You'll find information on applying for financial aid, completing your loan counseling interview, downloading forms, scholarships, and more. If you can't find what you're looking for, just contact us. We're here to help.
Important Announcements
- New Law: Federal Pell Grant Eligibility
Recently Congress adopted a new provision that will affect students Federal Pell Grant eligibility.The amount of Federal Pell Grant funds a student may receive over his or her lifetime is limited by a new federal law to be the equivalent of six years of full-time enrollment. Students will be able to check their Pell Grant eligibility on-line beginning mid-July at by logging into the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) Student Access Web site at http://www.nslds.ed.gov/nslds_SA/. Students will need to use their Federal Student Aid PIN to login to this site to view their Pell Grant eligibility on the Financial Aid Review page. - Notice to Graduate Students
- Summer Session 2012 Financial Aid
- Your financial aid award might be waiting for you! Find out more here.
- Fall 2012 Financial Aid: Read the latest information on your Financial Aid checks.
- Updated California Dream Act Information
What We Do
We are committed to providing quality service, guidance and resources to students in the pursuit of their educational goals. We are also committed to providing accurate information about the financial aid process, and supporting the overall campus mission.
Quick Links
- Federal Compliance Disclosures
- Save time. Avoid the lines. My.CSUDH.EDU
- View CSUDH Class Schedules
- Get Help Finding a Job at CSUDH's Career Center
- Get Information on Entrance & Exit Counseling
- Find a Job at studentjobs.gov
Notice to Graduate Students
Beginning 2012-2013, graduate students will no longer be eligible to borrow a SUBSIDIZED Federal Direct Loan due to recent federal legislation. Graduate students will be eligible to borrow an Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loan up to $20,500 for the academic year. Below is a description of the Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loan Program.
The Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loan can replace all or part of the family contribution. However, the amount of the loan cannot be more than the difference between the cost of education and any financial assistance you will receive from the school and any outside source. Interest accrues on the unsubsidized Federal Direct Loan while you are in school and during the six-month grace period before repayment begins. You have the option of paying the interest or to add the interest to the principal.
Because of this new federal legislative change, we urge you to carefully consider the amount you may borrow. Only borrow what you need!
If you have any questions, please contact the office at (310) 243-3691.