Receiving Aid
Learn the details about how to receive financial aid by viewing the links below.
Eligibility Requirements Each aid program has its own eligibility requirements, such as financial need or state
of residency. Enrollment Requirements To be eligible for most types of financial aid disbursements, students must have at
least half-time enrollment by term. Award Notifications Financial aid awards are packaged in a predetermined sequence, such as Gift Aid being
sequenced above Self-help Aid.
Resources for Students with Dependents Students with eligible dependents may qualify for additional financial aid considerations. Census Day Repackaging A common practice in the CSU system (and nationwide) is to recalculate student financial
aid awards based on changes in the student's enrollment as of a designated "freeze
date" each term. Credit Balance Refund Schedule Once aid is disbursed into the applicant's university account, it will be credited
toward any outstanding tuition fees or charges.
Direct Deposit ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ has instituted a Direct Deposit process to deliver financial aid refunds in a
more timely and secure manner. Disbursement Once students have been awarded and accepted financial aid, it will be disbursed into
their ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ student account for the corresponding term. Holds on Aid Financial aid disbursement holds do not prohibit a student from registering for classes.
Know Your Limits Review the ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ Know Your Limits brochure to better assist you in understanding the
various limits associated with your financial aid. Need Need is calculated by subtracting a student's from their . Repeat Coursework Federal student aid regulations limit the number of times certain students may repeat
a course and receive financial aid for that course.
Satisfactory Academic Progress Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for students must include a qualitative component, quantitative
component (referred to as the student's Pace), and maximum unit/time frame. Special Circumstances The request for consideration of a special circumstance is a type of appeal, in which
the financial aid office's decision is final. Withdrawal If you decide to leave ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥, you must follow the Withdrawal from the Term Policy as outlined in the .
Rights and Responsibilities These are the rights and responsibilities for those seeking financial aid.