Financial Aid & Scholarship Office
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FAFSA/CADAA Workshops
Do you need to make corrections to your FAFSA or file a FAFSA or CADAA? Please join us for a zoom meeting for assistance with your 2024-25 FAFSA or CADAA on these dates:
- May 22, 2024 from 11 AM - 1 PM
- June 4, 2024 from 2 PM - 4 PM
- Zoom meeting ID: 825 0755 1107, Passcode: 693713
2024-25 Financial Aid Offers
Check your Chico State email for your 2024-25 financial aid offer. If you haven't received an offer, see Financial Aid Offer for additional information or call us at 530-898-6451.
File 2024-25 FAFSA/ CADAA
- See FAFSA Tips(opens in new window), FAFSA Simplification,(opens in new window) or 2024-25 Technical Issues Alert and How to Correct or Update Your FAFSA
- Mixed status families: use this great tool to help with the FAFSA FSA ID process.
- California Dream Act Application (CADAA): Not eligible to complete the FAFSA for federal aid? Check here to see if you can submit a CADAA application.
CatBot
CatBot answers general financial aid questions 24/7 (see red widget at lower right corner). Have a question specific to your financial aid? The bot won't know the answer so you'll want to reach out to us.
FAFSA & CADAA School Code: 001146
Welcome to the Financial Aid & Scholarship Office at Chico State. We offer a range of services, including helping students to apply for financial aid, completing verification requirements, and maintaining eligibility throughout their time at Chico State.
Our dedicated team is here to support you every step of the way. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
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Important Dates & New Information
FAFSA/CADAA Workshops on Zoom:
- May 22, 11 AM - 1 PM
- June 4, 2 PM - 4 PM
- Zoom Meeting ID: 825 0755 1107
- Zoom Passcode: 693713
May 13:
- Federal Direct Loan Application opens
- Parent Plus Loan Application opens
June 2:
- Special Circumstances Appeals open
- Priority deadline to submit To-Do list documents
- Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal and Maximum Unit Appeal available
- Consortium Requests and Enrollment Update Form (opens in new window)(opens in new window) available
Faculty and Staff: See Payments to Students Guide
Student Loan Payments Have Resumed: studentaid.gov(opens in new window)
Fresh Start: one-time temporary program that offers special benefits for borrowers with defaulted federal student loans
Award Guide
The award guide is a multi-page PDF document outlining everything you need to know regarding your financial aid.