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The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at CSUSB provides students and their families with information about financial aid resources and facilitates funding in an accurate and timely manner to assist students in pursuing their educational goals. Whether receiving our services and support via telephone or in-person, our mission is to insure your financial aid experience supports you in completing your college degree or teacher certification within a reasonable time frame and with minimal loan indebtedness. While federal regulations do require that you and (if dependent) your parents contribute towards your college expenses, as professionals, we focus on your financial needs not covered by your expected family contribution(s) and also based on your meeting aid program eligibility requirements. We strive to maximize your financial aid awards with grants, scholarships, low-interest student loans with easy repayment terms and other types of resources. By working together and supporting the quality education you receive at CSUSB, you can stay on track towards completing your undergraduate degree within four years. Please take time to review our website information designed to ease your transition into college. Feel free to seek our help if you have financial aid questions. We are here for you throughout the year! Did You Know? iGrad Financial Wellness Cal Grant Awarding Process Register for Work-Study Tutorials Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Guide to creating an FSA ID Tips For Researching Private (Alternative) Educational Loans CSUSB Net Price Calculator Resources for Paying for School Financial Aid Shopping Sheet FAQs Higher Education Consumer Disclosures Nondiscrimination Policy Notice of Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations How It Works Financial aid programs provide support for students to help meet the costs of obtaining a college education. Funding for such programs is provided by the federal and state governments, the individual colleges and universities, and a variety of other public and private sources. PREPARE Familiarize yourself with the types of aid available, how much aid you'll need, and whether you're eligible. APPLY With the exception of some scholarships, everyone must use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) to apply for aid. When you're ready to apply, fill out the online FAFSA®. RECEIVE The Department of Education will inform you and CSUSB about your Expected Famil...