Types of Aid
Students who file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are automatically considered for most federal and state grants, federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized loans, and federal work-study.
As a rule, most aid for a given academic term cannot disburse to a student’s Bursar account more than ten days before the beginning of that term. Aid awarded for a full academic year is disbursed in the amount of one-third (33%) per term, with the exception of scholarships that are designated for a particular term.
If students meet all eligibility requirements, their federal financial assistance will be disbursed through the Student Financial Services Office (Bursar), and credited to the student's account. Financial aid funds will be credited toward all current CSUB Tuition Fees (and housing charges if living in the dorms). The student will be paid ("refunded") any remaining credit balance amounts.
- Federal Grants
- State & Institutional Grants
- Stafford Loans
- Perkins Loans
- PLUS Loans
- Nursing Student Loans
- Private Loans
- CSUB Scholarships
- External Scholarships
- Work-Study
- Athletic Grant-in-Aid
- Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Program
- CSU Tuition Fee Waiver / Reduction Programs
- Tax Credits
- Fellowships & Internships