Forms & Applications

Most financial aid forms are completed electronically through your Financial Aid Account(opens in new window). If for some reason you are unable to create a Financial Aid Account or upload documents, please contact our office for assistance at 530-898-6451.

A few forms for the 2020/2021 aid year are provided in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Download the free Acrobat Reader if you don't already have it.
 

Appeals

• • Family Contribution Appeal: Income Reduction appeal or Non-Reimbursed Medical/Dental/Vision appeal or Support of Extended Family Members - APPEALS FOR 2020-21 ARE NOW CLOSED
    1. To request one of these appeals select the button on your Financial Aid Account and select “Family Contribution Appeal”. If you have not logged into your Financial Aid Account before, you will need to create an account. (To create an account, enter your name exactly as it appears on your FAFSA).
    2. After selecting “Family Contribution Appeal” enter a short description, then click submit.
    3. Directly below the Chico State logo, click the “2020-2021 Family Contribution Appeal” tab and select the option that applies to your circumstances.
    4. Complete the electronic form and e-sign it. If you or your parents are unable to e-sign the form, download it and sign it. 
    5. Upload supporting documentation as outlined on the appeal form you completed.
    6. Finish your appeal by clicking the “submit” button at the bottom.
    7. Appeals will be reviewed in the order received. You will receive notice of our decision in your Wildcat email. For more information visit our appeals web page.  
    8. Call us at 530-898-6451 if you have any questions.
  • Exceptional Circumstances: Childcare/Elementary/Secondary School Tuition or Student Change in Marital Status or Travel Adjustment - APPEALS FOR 2020-21 ARE NOW CLOSED
    1. To request one of these appeals select the button on your Financial Aid Account and select the appropriate appeal. If you have not logged into your Financial Aid Account before, you will need to create an account. (To create an account, enter your name exactly as it appears on your FAFSA).
    2. After selecting the appeal enter a short description, then click submit.
    3. Directly below the Chico State logo, click the tab with your appeal.
    4. Follow the directions to complete the electronic form. 
    5. Complete the electronic form and e-sign it. If you or your parents are unable to e-sign the form, download it and sign it. 
    6. Upload supporting documentation if required.
    7. Finish your appeal by clicking the “submit” button at the bottom.
    8. Appeals are reviewed in the order received. You will receive notice of our decision in your Wildcat email. For more information visit our appeals web page. 
    9. Call us at 530-898-6451 if you have any questions.
  • Dependency Status - APPEALS FOR 2020-21 ARE NOW CLOSED
    1. To request a dependency status appeal select the button on your Financial Aid Account and select the appropriate appeal. If you have not logged into your Financial Aid Account before, you will need to create an account. (To create an account, enter your name exactly as it appears on your FAFSA).
    2. After selecting the appeal enter a short description, then click submit.
    3. Directly below the Chico State logo, click the tab with your appeal.
    4. Follow the directions to complete the electronic form. 
    5. Upload supporting documentation.
    6. Finish your appeal by clicking the “submit” button at the bottom.
    7. For more information visit our dependency appeals web page.  
    8. Call us at 530-898-6451 if you have any questions.

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  Student Forms

  • • Checklist for Students 2020-2021 (PDF)
    • Checklist for Dream Students 2020-2021 (PDF)
    • Computer Budget Adjustment Form (electronic form)
    • Enrollment Update Form (electronic form)
    • Student – Short-Term Loan Information & Application
    • Consortium Agreement Request (PDF)

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  Parent Forms

  • • FAQ for Parents (PDF)
    • Parent-PLUS Loan Application (PDF)
    • Parent-PLUS Loan Denial (PDF)

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  Other Forms and Information

  • • 10 Financial Aid Tips (PDF)
    • Authorization to Release Information 2020-21 (PDF)
    • Authorization to Release Information - 3rd Party 2020-21 (PDF)
    • Budget Planning Worksheet for Undergraduate Students 2020-21 (PDF)
    • Request to IRS for Copy of W-2(s) (PDF)
    • Financial Aid Resources and Calendar (PDF)
    • IRS Data Retrieval Option for 2020-21 FAFSA (PDF)
    • Verification of Tax Information (PDF)

• • Student – Summer Session Federal Direct Stafford Loan Application
  • Summer 2021 Work-Study Information & Application (PDF)

Most financial aid forms are completed electronically through your Financial Aid Account(opens in new window). If for some reason you are unable to create a Financial Aid Account or upload documents, please contact our office for assistance at 530-898-6451.

A few forms for the 2021/2022 aid year are provided in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Download the free Acrobat Reader if you don't already have it.
 

Appeals

• • Max Unit Appeal (PDF)
  • Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal (PDF)
  • Exceptional Circumstances Appeal: Childcare/Elementary/Secondary School Tuition or Student Change in Marital Status or Travel Adjustment - Available now 
    1. To request one of these appeals select the button on your Financial Aid Account and select the appropriate appeal. If you have not logged into your Financial Aid Account before, you will need to create an account. (To create an account, enter your name exactly as it appears on your FAFSA).
    2. After selecting the appeal enter a short description, then click submit.
    3. Directly below the Chico State logo, click the tab with your appeal.
    4. Follow the directions to complete the electronic form. 
    5. Complete the electronic form and e-sign it. If you or your parents are unable to e-sign the form, download it and sign it. 
    6. Upload supporting documentation if required.
    7. Finish your appeal by clicking the “submit” button at the bottom.
    8. Appeals are reviewed in the order received. You will receive notice of our decision in your Wildcat email. For more information visit our appeals web page. 
    9. Call us at 530-898-6451 if you have any questions.
  • Family Contribution Appeal: Income Reduction appeal or Non-Reimbursed Medical/Dental/Vision appeal or Support of Extended Family Members - Available now
    1. To request one of these appeals select the button on your Financial Aid Account and select “Family Contribution Appeal”. If you have not logged into your Financial Aid Account before, you will need to create an account. (To create an account, enter your name exactly as it appears on your FAFSA).
    2. After selecting “Family Contribution Appeal” enter a short description, then click submit.
    3. Directly below the Chico State logo, click the “2020-2021 Family Contribution Appeal” tab and select the option that applies to your circumstances.
    4. Complete the electronic form and e-sign it. If you or your parents are unable to e-sign the form, download it and sign it. 
    5. Upload supporting documentation as outlined on the appeal form you completed.
    6. Finish your appeal by clicking the “submit” button at the bottom.
    7. Appeals will be reviewed in the order received. You will receive notice of our decision in your Wildcat email. For more information visit our appeals web page.  
    8. Call us at 530-898-6451 if you have any questions.
  • Dependency Status
    1. To request a dependency status appeal select the button on your Financial Aid Account and select the appropriate appeal. If you have not logged into your Financial Aid Account before, you will need to create an account. (To create an account, enter your name exactly as it appears on your FAFSA).
    2. After selecting the appeal enter a short description, then click submit.
    3. Directly below the Chico State logo, click the tab with your appeal.
    4. Follow the directions to complete the electronic form. 
    5. Upload supporting documentation.
    6. Finish your appeal by clicking the “submit” button at the bottom.
    7. For more information visit our dependency appeals web page.  
    8. Call us at 530-898-6451 if you have any questions.

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  Student Forms

  • • 10 Financial Aid Tips (PDF)
    • 10 Financial Aid Tips in Spanish (PDF)
    • Checklist for Students 2021-2022 (PDF)
    • Checklist for Dream Students 2021-2022 (PDF)
    • Consortium Agreement Request (PDF)
    • Computer Budget Adjustment Form – Available August 1, 2021
    • Enrollment Update Form (electronic form)
    • GMAT Fee Waiver Application (PDF)
    • Student – Federal Direct Stafford Loan Application
    • Steps for Dream Act Applicants (PDF)

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  Parent Forms

  • • FAQ for Parents (PDF)
    • Parent-PLUS Loan Application (PDF)

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  Other Forms and Information

  • • Authorization to Release Information 2021-22 (PDF)
    • Authorization to Release Information - 3rd Party 2021-22 (PDF)
    • Budget Planning Worksheet for Undergraduate Students 2021-2022 (PDF)
    • Financial Aid Disbursement FAQ (PDF)
    • Financial Aid Resources and Calendar (PDF)
    • Middle Class Scholarship (PDF)
    • IRS - Data Retrieval Tool (PDF)
    • IRS - Request Copy of W-2(s) (PDF)
    • Verification of Tax Information (PDF)