Financial Aid & Scholarship Office
Welcome to the Financial Aid & Scholarship Office at Chico State. Our dedicated team is here to support you every step of the way - from applying to financial aid to maintaining your eligibility. If you have any questions, please reach out to us!
Hot Topics!
- Current Events: We understand there are many uncertainties in the higher education landscape that may be of concern for our students and families. Chico State remains committed to its mission and values, and we will continue to improve our students’ lives, our region, and our world through groundbreaking and innovative teaching, learning, and research and creative activity. At this time, our financial aid programs remain unaffected. We will share updates and resources with our Chico State community as they become available. Here are some recent FAQ's (PDF).
- 2025-26 Middle Class Awards (MCS): At this time, Chico State has not added estimated 2025-26 MCS to your financial aid offer. In order to be as accurate as possible, we will award MCS when we get official confirmation of amounts from the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC). We will begin awarding MCS over the summer for students who meet the 2025-26 criteria. Please contact us if you have questions.
Reach out for financial aid help
Quick Questions
Phone 530-898-6451
- Monday-Thursday 10 AM - 4 PM
- Campus closed on Fridays during the summer
Lobby - Student Services Center 250
- Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
- Tuesday-Thursday: 10 AM - 5 PM
Financial Aid Email: finaid@csuchico.edu
Scholarships Email: scholarships@csuchico.edu
Zoom Drop-In with Financial Aid Advisor
Monday-Thursday: 11 AM to 12 PM
Financial Aid Advisor Appointments
Appointments in person, by phone, or by Zoom - call 530-898-6451 to schedule.
Monday-Thursday: 1 PM - 4:30 PM (last appointment 4-4:30 PM)
Important Dates & New Information
May 1: 2025-26 Special Circumstances appeals open
May 12: Federal Direct Loan application and Parent Plus Loan application open
May 19: Satisfactory Academic Progress and Maximum Unit appeals open
June 1:
- Priority deadline to submit To-Do list documents
- Consortium Requests and Enrollment Update Form available
July 30: Tuition & campus fee payment deadline
August 21: 1st possible disbursement of fall financial aid
Other Info:
Faculty and Staff: See Payments to Students Guide
Award Guide
The award guide is a multi-page PDF document outlining everything you need to know regarding your financial aid.