Eligibility Requirements
To receive most types of financial aid at CSUB, a student must:
- Have a high school diploma or GED;
- Be a US citizen or eligible noncitizen;
- Have a valid Social Security Number;
- Register with Selective Service, if required;
- Not be in default or owe an overpayment on previous federal aid or have borrowed over student loan limits;
- Not have had federal aid suspended due to a drug conviction;
- Be admitted to a CSUB degree or Teacher Credential program;
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP); and
- Be enrolled at least half-time
Additionally, each aid program has its own eligibility requirements, such as financial need or state of residency.