financial aid basics
WHAT AFFECTS MY AID?
Bayramian Hall, first floor
(west of the Oviatt Library)
1-818-677-4085
Monday and Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday: 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Monday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
(referral slip required from the first-floor financial aid window)
Please be in line at least 30 minutes before closing; hours are subject to change.
Drug Law Violations
A federal or state drug conviction can disqualify you from receiving financial aid. Read on to be sure your funds are safe.
Enrollment
Get the facts on full-time status – your award amount may change depending on the number of units involved.
FAFSA Changes After You Receive an Award
If you make changes on the FAFSA after you receive a financial aid award, it may affect your aid package.
Financial Aid at More Than One School
You are only eligible for financial aid at one institution per term. Find out what you must do if you choose to decline financial aid.
Loan Entrance Counseling
In order to understand the responsibility that comes with federal loans, you must complete mandatory loan entrance counseling before taking on any loan debt.
Master Promissory Note (MPN)
You must sign this all-important document saying you will repay any loans you borrow.
Outside Resources
If you receive outside monetary help for schooling, you must report this information to Northridge. Find out if any additional resources will affect your aid.
Proposition 30
Please read important information regarding the passage of Proposition 30 and how it will affect your financial aid award.
Repeat Course Work
You are only eligible to receive aid one time for retaking course work which you previously passed.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
If you want to keep your award, you must meet some minimum school requirements.
Withdrawal Policy
If you withdraw from some or all of your classes, it may affect your financial aid award package.