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Financial Aid and Scholarships

Financial Aid and Scholarships is dedicated to assisting current and prospective students pursue their education at Cal State L.A by awarding scholarships, federal and state grants, and other aid to assist with educational costs.

Information on the CARES Act Emergency Funds related to the COVID-19 Outbreak

Financial Aid and Scholarships Online Services

Submit Financial Aid Documents

Advising Request Form

Meet with Financial Aid Advisor

Important Deadlines

Information and Resources

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Important Announcements

  • EagleQ:

The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office is proud to introduce the EagleQ system. This system allows you to save your spot in line and join the virtual line before heading to the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office.  

  • Apply for Financial Aid 

    The 2022-2023 FAFSA and California Dream Act Application are available for submission as of October 1st of every year. The priority submission deadline is March 2nd. Students who submit their Financial Aid Application after March 2nd may be considered for remaining financial aid, dependent on availability. 

Financial Aid & Housing

Are you planning to live On Campus?

For commonly asked questions and answers about on-campus housing, visit the Office of Housing and Residence Life website.

Financial Aid Eligibility

To be considered for financial aid, you must:

  • be a US citizen or eligible noncitizen;

  • be registered with Selective Service (if required);

  • be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular matriculated student in a degree objective or teaching credential program. Unclassified Post-Baccalaureate students are normally not eligible for financial aid. If you are a student, check with the Center for Student Financial Aid. Extension/continuing education students are ineligible for financial aid.

  • be making satisfactory academic progress;

  • not owe a refund on a federal grant or be in default on a federal educational loan;

  • have financial need (except for Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loans and Plus Loans); and

  • be a California resident for state financial aid programs (SUG, EOP, Cal Grant A and B).

 

Navigate GET

New to Cal State LA? Login to GET to view the status of your Financial Aid file and required documentation. For tutorial information on how to login to GET visit the GET Webpage.

Special Circumstance Appeal

Students with special circumstances can submit a Special Circumstance Appeal to the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office for re-evaluation. Appeals are typically reviewed in 2-3 weeks. Dury high peak processing periods review time may take longer. Once the review is completed, changes will be reflected in GET. If the appeal is denied, students will receive an email indicating the reason(s) for denial. To request a Special Circumstance Appeal Form submit a Financial Aid Advising Request 

California Emergency Grant Application

The CA Emergency Grant Application is closed. We are no longer accepting applications. The deadline to apply was 05/02/22.

Financial Aid Quick Links