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. – 2:00 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
Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Workshops
June 2, 2023
Get help submitting your Satisfactory Academic Progress appeal. We are here to help! There are several workshops available from June 29th to July 12th. Don’t miss this chance to have your questions answered and get helpful tips on submitting a successful appeal. Read more
Submit Required Financial Aid Documents ASAP
March 8, 2023
If you received an email from our office requesting documents from you, or if you have documents listed on your To Do List that you need to submit, we can guide you on how to submit the documents to our office. Read more
2023-2024 FAFSA & CADAA Application is open to apply
February 17, 2023
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and California Dream Act Application (CADAA) are available to submit for the 2023-2024 Academic year. Apply Today!
March 2, 2023 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
2023-2024 FAFSA & CADAA Workshops
February 14, 2023
Need help completing your online financial aid application? Stop by one of our workshops for help with completing your new application. Read more
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
School Code: 001153
Contact Us
Financial Aid & Scholarship Department
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8307
Phone: 1-818-677-4085
Fax: 1-818-677-6787
Email: financial.aid@csun.edu
Located in Bayramian Hall,
1st Floor Lobby (BH100)
*Lobby and phone hours: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Business Hours
Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Scholarship Office
The Scholarship Office is available by phone at 1-818-677-4907 or by email at scholarships@csun.edu
*Hours: Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
*Effective until May 30, 2023
Counseling Hours
Monday – Wednesday
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. by referral only
