Select a section to view a list of financial aid forms and documents for Fall 2024, Spring 2025 and Summer 2025.
Loan Documents
Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan Request Form
Submit this form to apply for the federal direct parent loan for undergraduate students (PLUS). For information about this parent loan program, go to https://www.csun.edu/financialaid/federal-plus-loan.(Do not submit this form until you have been awarded your financial aid).
Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan Request Form
Submit this form to apply for the federal direct PLUS loan for Graduate students. You can access this form by logging onto the CSUN Portal. Once you are logged in, click the My Finances menu and select Financial Aid & Scholarships. Scroll down to the Financial Aid Essentials section and click Financial Aid Forms. It may take up to 4 weeks for this request to be processed.
2024-2025 Federal Direct Loan Request Form
Submit this form to apply for the federal direct loan. You can access this form by logging onto the CSUN Portal. Once you are logged in, click the My Finances menu and select Financial Aid & Scholarships. Scroll down to the Financial Aid Essentials section and click Financial Aid Forms. It may take up to 4 weeks for this request to be processed.
Other Forms and Documents
2024-2025 Verification of Non-filing
Submit this form if we have requested you/spouse/parent to submit a 2022 verification of non-filing from. For instructions on how to submit the form, please visit the How To Submit Documents webpage.
Authorization to Release Information
Submit this form to authorize the Financial Aid & Scholarship Department to release student or parent information to your parent. This form must be completed every year.
2024-2025 Confirmation of Update to Citizenship
If you have been asked to confirm your U.S. citizenship status, submit this form along with a copy of your proof of U.S. citizenship. Do not send original citizenship documents by mail. For additional information, refer to How to Submit Proof of U.S. Citizenship guide.
2024-2025 Confirmation of Eligible Noncitizen Status
Submit this form to confirm you are in an eligible noncitizen immigration status for financial aid purposes. Do not submit original immigration status documents by mail. For additional information, refer to How to Submit Proof of Eligible Noncitizen Status guide.
2024-2025 Status Change Notification Form
Submit this form to report enrollment status changes for fall and/or spring term. You can access this form by going to the CSUN home page and log into the CSUN Portal. Once you are logged in, click the My Finances menu and select Financial Aid & Scholarships. Scroll down to the Financial Aid Essentials section and click Financial Aid Forms. It may take up to 4 weeks for this request to be processed.
2024-2025 Statement of Educational Purpose
Submit this form in person to the Financial Aid and Scholarship Department for verification of identity. As required by the U.S. Department of Education, you must present a valid government-issued photo ID and sign the Statement of Educational Purpose attesting that the federal financial assistance you receive will be used for educational purposes only. If you are unable to appear in person, you must sign the statement, have a notary public sign it to confirm that you appeared and presented the ID confirming your identity. Once completed, send the notarized form with a copy of your ID via regular mail using the address on the form.
2024-2025 Loan Default Documentation
Submit this acknowledgement form if you are currently in a student loan default status and qualify for the Fresh Start initiative announced by the U.S. Department of Education. Only submit this form if you defaulted on your student loans before March 13, 2020.