Financial Aid & Scholarship Office
Our Office

Financial Aid & Scholarship Office
Student Services Center, Room 250
530-898-6451
Fax: 530-898–6883
Financial Aid Email
finaid@csuchico.edu
Scholarships Email
scholarships@csuchico.edu

Monday through Friday
Phone 10AM-4PM
Lobby open 8AM-5PM

Mailing Address
Financial Aid & Scholarship Office
400 W. First St.
Chico, CA 95929–0705

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Using Your Aid to Pay Charges

Registration fees

Financial aid recipients are required to pay the difference between all University charges (including registration and tuition fees, on-campus housing and meal plan) and accepted financial aid. Payment is due by the Registration and Tuition Fee Payment Deadline:

July 26, 2023 for Fall Semester 2023
December 7, 2023 for Spring Semester 2024

If your accepted financial aid for the semester is sufficient to cover your fees and charges, the balance due will automatically be deducted from your disbursement. All remaining aid, after charges and fees are deducted, will be disbursed to you via e-Refund (directly deposited into your bank account) or a check that is mailed to you. Sign up for e-Refund in your Student Center. This is the quickest and most secure way to receive any financial aid. 

If your fees and charges are not paid by the Registration and Tuition Payment Deadline, you may be dropped from all enrolled courses, a late fee may be charged and other holds may be placed on your account.

On-Campus Housing Payments

If you will live in a residence hall, your outstanding University Housing charges will be deducted from your financial aid. Check your License Agreement for payment deadlines. Your University Charges will include amounts due according to your license fee schedule. If your financial aid is sufficient to cover these charges, it will be held for automatic payment to University Housing according to schedule. Financial aid recipients whose aid does not cover all charges must pay the difference by the posted dates. Students may check for outstanding charges by accessing the Financials section of their Student Center.

Additional Aid Resources

If the financial aid you have been awarded is not enough to cover all your educational costs, there may be additional resources available to you. If you have further questions, Live Chat with us below or call 530-898-6451 to speak with a financial aid representative.