CSUN’s Financial Aid and Scholarships Department has developed a comprehensive list of tools and services to help students manage money, including Financial Aid TV, financial literacy webinars, a glossary of financial aid terms, and federal tax incentives that may help lower the cost of higher education.
You don’t have to be a financial aid recipient to benefit from these resources! View the complete list of Financial Aid Resources .
Additional Opportunities
You may be able to reduce the cost of a college education by taking advantage of financial opportunities such as the following:
- CSU Fully Online Courses – Take one fully online course at another CSU without paying additional tuition (nonresident tuition fees and lab fees may apply).
- Enrollment Programs and Financial Aid for Special Enrollment Programs
- Special Student Groups and Financial Aid (credential students, student veterans, resident assistants and more)
- Sponsorships and Waivers
Visit CSUN with a Heart to connect to various resources that meet the basic needs of students in the CSUN community.
Save Money on Textbooks
Your professor will order required and recommended textbooks or other materials that you can purchase through the CSUN Campus Store or elsewhere. You’ll find the exact title, edition and ISBN number for the materials assigned to each class section in Class Search. Helpful guide: Find Textbooks in Class Search
Additional ways you can reduce the cost of textbooks each semester:
- Affordable Learning Solutions at CSUN – Cost Saving Tips
- Campus Store - Textbook Rentals and In-Store Price Match Guarantee
- University Library - Course Reserves