Financial Aid & Scholarship Department
The mission of CSUN Financial Aid & Scholarship Department is to promote access to higher education by providing funding to eligible students in a timely manner. We are committed to providing service, guidance, and resources to help students get the money needed to reach their educational goals.
On our webpage you will find important information that will help you
- Apply for financial aid
- Learn about the financial aid process
- Learn about the types of financial aid available to students
- Step by step instructions and guides
- Find additional resources to assist you
Please be sure to visit myMatador Scholarships at csun.edu/scholarships for up to date scholarship opportunities!
We are available to service students in the student center in Bayramian Hall Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Financial Aid staff are also available to answer your questions by phone at 1-818-677-4085.
In addition, the Scholarship Office is available to answer your scholarship questions by phone at 1-818-677-4907. You can also email your scholarship questions to scholarships@csun.edu.
Thank you for visiting our web page and we look forward to servicing you!
Financial Aid & Scholarship Department
News
Middle Class Scholarship Awards for 2022-2023
January 30, 2023

The Financial Aid and Scholarship Department has begun awarding Middle-Class Scholarships (MCS) for 2022-2023. The Middle-Class Scholarship is awarded as a preliminary award based on your current eligibility and may be subject to change.
Middle-Class Scholarship awards are reviewed and disbursed after the spring 2023 semester’s add-drop period. The preliminary award amounts are based on full-time enrollment status and once enrollment is confirmed, funds will be released. Students awarded MCS can expect funds to be delivered after March 6, 2023.
Please visit our Middle-Class Scholarship 2.0 website for additional information on Middle-Class Scholarship, including important changes to this state aid program. Read more
2023-2024 FAFSA & CADAA Workshops
September 26, 2022

Need help completing your online financial aid application? Stop by one of our workshops for help with completing your new application. Read more
The Biden-Harris Administration’s Student Debt Relief Plan
August 25, 2022

Information has been released detailing new loan forgiveness options available to student loan borrowers. Read more
2022-2023 FAFSA & CADAA Application is open to apply
October 25, 2021

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and California Dream Act Application (CADAA) is available to submit for the 2022-2023 Academic year. Apply Today!
March 2, 2022 is the Priority Deadline for both the FAFSA and CADAA. Submit your application early to ensure that you don't miss out on available aid. Read more
Students impacted by special circumstances
October 11, 2021

CSUN recognizes that many of our students and their families have been affected by the continuing global pandemic. Therefore, we want to make sure you have the information you need if your family is experiencing significant financial loss due to Covid-19 or other family circumstances that have affected your family situation in a negative way. Read more