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
2024-2025 Financial Aid Application Updates
October 31, 2023

For the 2024-2025 application year, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will undergo changes relating to the FAFSA Simplification Act enacted into law. The changes to the FAFSA will impact the information requested from students and their families, as well as the potential eligibility of grant and loan aid for applicants during the 2024-2025 academic year. Read more
Middle Class Scholarship Awards
October 16, 2023

The Middle Class Scholarship (MCS) program is designed for families with incomes and assets (each) up to $217,000. 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
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
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