Financial Assistance

To be considered for Financial Aid through the university, you must be admitted into CSULA through the Office of Admissions and the Department offering the degree or certificate.

However, funding for coursework is sometimes available from private sources like those listed below. Please note that loans are strictly the responsibility of the student and the lender and that CESIP assumes no responsibility nor liability for such private transactions.

SallieMae Smart Option Student Loan

• This is a private loan program.
• CESIP students taking credit courses are eligible.
• Interest rates range from LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) + 2.00% (2.25% APR) to LIBOR + 9.88% (9.37% APR)
• The loan is credit-based, not need-based.
• Call (877) 279-7172 or logon to SallieMae.

Wells Fargo Education Connection Loan

• This is a private loan program.
• The loan is credit-based, not need-based.
• CESIP students, taking non-credit or credit courses, are eligible.
• Interest rate is Prime plus from zero to six points depending on your credit rating.
• Minimum loan is $1,000.00 and Maximum loan is $20,000.00.
• For more information, call (800) 658-3567 or visit www.wellsfargo.com/student/

Cal State L.A. Federal Credit Union

The Cal State L.A. Federal Credit Union loans money to students on lines of credit for those who qualify. Visit their website at http://www.calstatela-fcu.org or contact Sonia Perez at (323) 505-2600 for more information.

Chase Education One Continuing Education Loan

• This is a private loan program.
• The loan is credit-based, not need-based.
• A co-signer may be necessary if your income is not sufficient.
• Can borrow from $1,500 - $30,000 per year ($100,000 cumulative limit).
• Students can be full or part time.
• Funds sent directly to the student.
• Interest rate is LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) plus a margin.
• If attending half time or more, repayment can be deferred. If less than half time, repayment begins 180 days after loan is disbursed.
• Call (877) 663-3906 or logon to Chase Student Lending for more information or apply for a loan.

*AT THIS TIME CESIP WILL NOT ACCEPT PRIVATE LOANS, SCHOLARSHIPS OR THIRD-PARTY SPONSORS FOR NON-CREDIT COURSES

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