Student Finances

The U.S. Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid programs are the largest source of student aid in America. The programs provide over $100 billion a year in grants, loans, and work/study assistance. Graduate students are eligible for financial aid assistance. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA, is the first step in the financial aid process. When you use the FAFSA form, you are applying for:

• Grants
• Federal Pell Grant
• Cal Grand A and Cal Grant B
• Educational Opportunity Program Grant
• State University Grant
• Federal Work-Study (FWS)
• Loans
• Federal Perkins Loan
• Federil Direct Student Loan
• Federal Direct Grad PLUS Loan

Financial Aid FAQs

• How do I apply for Financial Aid?
  Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov


• When should I apply for Financial Aid?
  As soon after January 1st as possible for the following academic year.


• Does SDSU have a deadline for applying for financial aid?
  Submit the FAFSA anytime after January 1, but in time to receive aid before your last day of enrollment for the semester or for the academic year (fall and spring semesters). We recommend that you apply before March.


• What is SDSU”s federal school code?
  001151


• Do I have to apply for financial aid every year?
  Yes. The only way you will receive financial aid is if you reapply every year.

Web Links

• SDSU Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
• SDSU Scholarship Information and Search 
• General Financial Aid Information
• Student Account Services (Cashier's Office)

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