Financial aid can be complicated, even if you’ve been through the process before. That’s OK—we’re here to help, from completing your aid applications to going through the details of your financial aid offer. Give us a call or send an email!
Open Hours Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Phone: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Lobby: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Note: Closed Tuesdays for file processing
Location: Student Services Center 250
Phone: 530-898-6451
The Net Price Calculator is for FAFSA filers who are undergraduates. It estimates need-based financial aid eligibility and the net cost for a student attending a California State University. After entering your information, you can view an estimate of your eligibility for grants and need-based loans at Chico State.
Note: The calculator provides an estimate for full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students only. It will not provide an accurate estimate for graduate students, international students, and students who file a California Dream Act Application.
California Dream Act Application (CADAA) applicants with an affidavit on file with Admissions are only eligible for state aid and institutional aid. See the following California Student Aid Commission webpage for more information on aid eligibility: Financial Aid for Undocumented/Dreamer Students.
The Net Price Calculator is not an actual application for financial aid. To receive an official award of financial aid from Chico State, you MUST complete the financial aid application process. The 2026-27 FAFSA or CADAA applications must be submitted no later than March 2, 2026 in order to obtain the most grant money possible. You only need to submit a FAFSA or CADAA application, not both.
Your individual net cost may be lower depending on other sources of aid available such as:
Also, your costs may be higher depending on other financial factors such as assets and untaxed income that may affect your expected family contribution. These and other variables are not included in this calculator but are included in the FAFSA and CADAA.
Financial aid can be complicated, even if you’ve been through the process before. That’s OK—we’re here to help, from completing your aid applications to going through the details of your financial aid offer. Give us a call or send an email!
Open Hours Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Phone: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Lobby: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Note: Closed Tuesdays for file processing
Location: Student Services Center 250
Phone: 530-898-6451