How To Apply

Over $150 million in financial aid was awarded to CSUSM students last year!

To be considered for financial aid, submit or renew your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or CADA (CA Dream Act Application) between October 1 and March 2 for the following academic year.

Start Your FAFSA Start Your CADA

Applications received after March 2nd are awarded on a funds-available basis. In order to meet the March 2nd deadline, you may report estimated tax information if you have not yet filed your tax return.

How to create a FSA ID:

Enter your e-mail address
Create a username
Create a password
Confirm you are 13 years of age or older
Enter your Social Security number
Enter your date of birth
Enter your name
Enter your Federal Student Aid PIN if you have one
If you don't have a PIN, Question 8 will not appear
Enter your mailing address
Enter your phone number
Enter an alternate phone number
Choose your language preference
Set up 5 challenge questions
Read and accept the terms
Verify your email address

Create an FSA ID