Financial Aid & Scholarship Department
As the fall semester is quickly approaching, the Financial Aid and Scholarship Department is excited about the new school year and will continue to maintain essential services in a virtual environment. Our counters in Bayramian Hall are closed however we are available to answer your questions by phone at 1-818-677-4085 or by email at financial.aid@csun.edu. Our business hours are Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
In addition, the Scholarship Office is available to answer your scholarship questions by phone at 1-818-677-4907 Monday – Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. You can also email your scholarship questions to . Please be sure to visit myMatador Scholarships at csun.edu/scholarships for up to date scholarship opportunities!
Please note that our department may experience a large number of phone calls and email messages but know we are doing our best to respond to you as quickly as possible. Typically, you can expect a response to emailed questions within 2 days. Thank you for your patience.
We are always developing ways to assist students in finding information they need. Here are some valuable resources that may answer some of your questions:
- Tutorials located at https://www.csun.edu/financialaid/tutorials- Where to see your “To Do List”, view your financial aid award, how to accept your loan, how to view outstanding charges and more.
- How-To Guides at https://www.csun.edu/financialaid/how-guides - Step-by-step instructions on how to obtain tax transcripts, submit proof of Selective Service registration, citizenship status, and eligible noncitizen status.
If you have documents on your “To Do List” that must be submitted, we have two options you can use to get your documents to our department. Please make sure to include your Student ID number on each page you submit. Documents without an ID number will not be processed.
Option 1
You may fax your documents to 1-818-677-6787.
Option 2 - You may mail your documents to:
Financial Aid & Scholarship Department
California State University, Northridge
18111 Nordhoff St.
Northridge, CA 91330-8307
Thank you for your patience during this time. Please take care of yourselves and each other.
Linda Brignoni, Director
Financial Aid & Scholarship Department
News
Boost Your Financial Knowledge
September 24, 2020
The CSUN Financial Literacy Program features online workshops to build your money management skills. Read more
Middle Class Scholarship Award for 2020-2021
September 8, 2020
The Financial Aid and Scholarship Department has begun awarding Middle-Class Scholarships (MCS) for 2020-2021. Read more
2020/21 Income Appeal process is available
August 24, 2020
If you or your parent(s) have experienced a drastic change in 2019 and/or 2020 income, you may want to consider submitting an Income Appeal application. Read more
CARES HEERF Reporting
August 14, 2020
The CSUN Cares for Students Grant is made possible through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Read more
Important: 2020-2021 Cal Grant Access Award Reductions
August 13, 2020
The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) has reduced Cal Grant Access awards by $16 due to reductions to the state budget. Read more
Satisfactory Academic Progress
July 6, 2020
We will continue to accept appeal forms past our priority deadline of July 6th. If you missed the priority deadline, you can still submit your appeal. Read more
CSUN COVID-19 Grant Program
May 27, 2020
This special grant is made available to provide emergency financial assistance to California Dream Act Applicants who had COVID-9 related campus expenses but were not eligible for the CARES Act grant. Students will receive an email invitation to apply for the grant. Here are the most frequently asked questions about the CSUN COVID-19 Grant Program. Read more
California Dream Act Remains in Effect
September 6, 2017
The California Dream Act is NOT based on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status. Therefore, students receiving financial aid through the California Dream Act will not be impacted by the ending of DACA. In addition, the provisions of AB540/AB2000 are California Law and will not be affected by federal action related to DACA. Read more
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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)
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. – 3:00 p.m.
Counseling Hours:
Counselors are available by phone at 1-818-677-4085
Hours: Monday – Wednesday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Special counseling schedule during the first week of Fall 2020 semester:
August 24th – August 28th
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
