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How to Apply for Aid

    Federal and State Aid

  • Submit a FAFSA, Renewal FAFSA or FAFSA on the Web, between January 1 and March 2 for the following academic year to receive priority consideration for funds. Applications are accepted after March 2; however, funding options may be limited. Applications are available in the CSUSM Financial Aid and Scholarship Office and other colleges or local high schools.  Be aware that in order to apply for any type of financial aid, all males between the ages of 18 and 26 are required to register with the selective service. CSUSM's Title IV School Code is 030113.
  • To be considered for a new Cal Grant, complete and mail a GPA Verification Form to the California Student Aid Commission by the March 2 deadline. Forms are available in college Financial Aid Offices or at local high schools.
  • Approximately 3 to 4 weeks after submitting the FAFSA, you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) from the federal processor. Review your SAR upon receipt. If corrections are necessary,  mark the changes on Part 2 of the SAR, sign it, and mail it the the central processor at the address on the SAR.  If you want to add CSUSM to the colleges listed, call (800) 433-3243.  You will need the DRN number located in your SAR and CSUSM's Title IV code(030113) in order to make the correction.
  • Submit all requested documents to CSUSM Financial Aid and Scholarship Office by May 1 in order to receive priority consideration for funds.
  • Read everything carefully and respond to requests promptly.

    Applying for Scholarships

  • Many local and national organizations offer scholarships to students regardless of their financial need. Scholarships have a wide variety of academic and other types of requirements. Application deadlines and procedures vary.
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  • Many scholarships are announced in the student newspaper and on the Financial Aid bulletin board as they become available.  There are a number of scholarships administered by CSUSM. To apply for these scholarships, you should complete the CSUSM General Scholarship Application.  It can also be obtained in the CSUSM Financial Aid and Scholarship Office. You will then be automatically considered for most of the CSUSM administered scholarships which are awarded for that year. A new application must be completed each year.

     Additional Steps to Apply for Loans

Direct Loan:

  1. Follow the instructions in "Steps to Apply for CSUSM Administered Federal and State Aid.''
  2. Attend a Loan Entrance Interview if you have not previously borrowed a loan at CSUSM .
  3. Submit a completed Loan Request Form, obtained at a loan entrance interview, to the CSUSM Financial Aid and Scholarship Office after CSUSM notifies you of your aid eligibility. A Loan Request Form will be included with eligibility notifications for returning CSUSM borrowers.
  4. A promissory note will be mailed to you. Complete and return the promissory note to the Student Financial Services Office at CSUSM.
  5. Loan funds are released in two disbursements which will be credited to your student account. A check for loan proceeds in excess of charges will be mailed to you.

Federal Direct Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS):

  1. You and your parent complete and return a PLUS application to the CSUSM Financial Aid and Scholarship Office. Applications are also available in the CSUSM Financial Aid and Scholarship Office.
  2. A promissory note will be mailed to you. You and your parent must complete and return it to the Student Financial Services Office at CSUSM.
  3. Loan funds are released in two disbursements which will be credited to your student account. A check for loan proceeds in excess of charges will be released to either the student (with proper parental authorization) or to the parent.

    Requesting Forms

Application materials are currently available in the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office. You may pick up application packets, individual forms, or information brochures during regular office hours or from the display rack located in the hall outside the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office at any time.  Some forms can also be accessed online by clicking here.

You may also request that forms be mailed to you by calling (760) 750-4850. Using the automated voice response system, you may press 1 followed by 3 to select "Request/Verify Materials" followed by 1 to select "Request Materials." You then have the option of choosing 1 for financial aid transcripts, 2 for application materials, or 3 for copies of award letters. You will be required to leave a message with the necessary information.

In addition, you may request the material online.  Email the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office at finaid@csusm.edu.   Be sure you include your name, address and name of the forms you would like mailed to you.

 


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