Scholarships & Financial Aid

Financing your education is important and we’re eager to do all we can to help you with that. The College of Business offers many scholarships in all areas of study. For information on the process and timeline required for applying for scholarships and other forms of financial aid, please consult the campus Financial Aid and Scholarship Office(opens in new window).

2023-24 Wildcat Scholarship Application: Opens Jan 2-Feb 15, 2023

By submitting the Wildcat Scholarship Application(opens in new window), you are applying for all major based, re-entry and university-wide scholarships. 

Chico State provides opportunities for scholarship awards to eligible admitted students. New and continuing students are encouraged to apply by submitting the online Wildcat Scholarship Application using the Blackbaud AwardManagement online program. New students do not need to be admitted to apply. Requires a Cal State Application to Chico State and a student ID. Full-time enrollment will be verified upon scholarship disbursement. Scholarships are based on any or all of the following criteria:

• Educational and career objectives
• Scholastic achievements
• Financial need
• Involvement in school or community service
• Active affiliation with clubs and organizations
• Special qualifications (talent, obstacles overcome, relationships)

Visit the Wildcat Scholarship website(opens in new window) for information on how to apply!

Financial Aid

The Chico State Financial Aid and Scholarship office(opens in new window) helps students apply for financial aid, complete verification and maintain eligibility.