Applying for Aid
Applying for financial aid is a free and easy process, and we're ready to help you every step of the way.
FAFSA Simplification Act
All financial aid applicants may benefit from reviewing the FAFSA Simplification Act.
Getting Started
Follow these easy steps to apply for financial aid.
IRS Federal Tax Information
When you apply online, you will be asked to give consent for FAFSA to retreive your tax information directly form the IRS
Student Aid Index
The Student Aid Index (SAI) is a measure of your family’s financial strength and is calculated according to a formula established by Congress.
Summer Aid
Considering attending summer school? Read about financial aid awarding and eligibility for summer school.
Verification
Verification is the process of confirming the accuracy of information reported by you and your parents or spouse on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Transfer Students
Due to aid allocations specific to each institution, your financial aid award will not transfer per se from one institution to another. Therefore, if you are transferring into CSUB, or from CSUB to another school, there are some things you need to do.
Help with the FAFSA
Follow these instructions for help with completing the FAFSA.
Consortium Agreements
Consortium Agreements are available upon request for those students approved to participate in the National Student Exchange (NSE) Program, International Student Exchange Program (ISEP), CSU International Program (IP), or Intra-system CSU Visitor Status student.
Veterans’ Information
All veterans should apply for benefits online with the Department of Veterans Affairs via the Veterans Online Application (VONAPP) website.
CA Dream Act
The California Dream Act allows students who meet certain criteria (as defined by AB 540) to apply for and, if eligible, receive certain types of financial aid.