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.
Get information about applying
for financial aid.
Get information on the cost
of attending CSUN.
Discover the types of financial aid
available to students.
Learn everything you need to
know about the financial aid process.
Available on and
off-campus scholarships.
Helpful Resources to
assist students.
Get information about applying
for financial aid.
Get information on the cost
of attending CSUN.
Discover the types of financial aid
available to students.
Learn everything you need to
know about the financial aid process.
Available on and
off-campus scholarships.
Helpful Resources to
assist students.
News
Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Workshops
May 20, 2025
Do you need to submit a Satisfactory Academic Progress appeal and need help with the application? We are here to help and have several workshops available from June 30th to July 10th. Don’t miss this chance to have your questions answered and for helpful tips on submitting a successful appeal. Read more
Introducing CSUN Student Forms: An Easier Way to Submit Verification Documents
March 19, 2025
We’re excited to introduce a new way to turn in your financial aid documents at CSUN! If you’re selected for verification, you can upload your documents easily from your phone, tablet, or computer using Student Forms. While you could already upload your verification documents on the CSUN portal, this new way makes submitting documents faster, easier, and more convenient for you! Read more
Middle Class Scholarship (MCS)
February 19, 2025
Middle Class Scholarship awards will be reviewed in late March.
Read more
2025-2026 FAFSA & CADAA Workshops
December 12, 2024
Need help completing your online financial aid application? Stop by one of our workshops for help with completing your new application. Read more
The 2025-2026 FAFSA is Open to All Students
November 25, 2024
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available to submit for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. Apply Today! Read more
School Code: 001153
Contact Us
Financial Aid & Scholarship Department
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8307
Phone: 1-818-677-4085
Email: financial.aid@csun.edu
Located in Bayramian Hall,
1st Floor Lobby (BH100)
Monday - Friday
Lobby hours: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Phone hours: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 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.
On Campus Counseling Hours*
Monday – Wednesday
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. by referral only
*Counseling hours are extended Tuesday – Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. during the 1st Week of Spring 2025