Basic Eligibility Requirements
Many factors determine eligibility for federal and state student aid programs. Your basic eligibility is decided by the information you provide on the FAFSA.
To receive federal and/or state financial aid from CSU, Chico, you must:
- Be a United States citizen, permanent resident, or other eligible non-citizen. View Glossary for citizen/ national and eligible-non-citizen
- Have a high school diploma or recognized equivalent
- Be admitted to a degree or credential program at CSU, Chico. Students taking courses through Regional and Continuing Education, who are regularly admitted to the University, may qualify for financial aid
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress
- A federal or state drug conviction can disqualify a student from receiving financial aid.
- Not owe repayment of previous grants
- Be in good standing on previous student loans
- Reapply for aid each year
- Demonstrate financial need. See Understanding Your Award
- Be enrolled at University Census in a minimum of half-time units for state aid, federal loans and Work-study