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

Hours: Monday through Friday
Lobby: 9 AM - 4 PM
Phone: Mon-Thurs 8-4 PM; Fri 8-12 PM

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

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Forms & Applications

2022/23 Forms
Max Unit and Satisfactory Academic Performance (SAP) appeals can be printed from PDFs on this webpage. 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 2022/2023 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, Travel Adjustment, or Student Change in Marital Status
  1. To request one of these appeals select the "Manage Requests" button at the top right corner of your Financial Aid Account and click the plus sign next to 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 or CADAA).
  2. After selecting the appeal enter a short description, then click submit.
  3. You will see a message saying "Your request has been successfully created!" Click "ok", then click the appeal box below the heading "Needs Action".
  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
  1. To request a Family Contribution appeal select the "Manage Requests" button at the top right corner of your Financial Aid Account and click the plus sign to the right of "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 or CADAA).
  2. After selecting “Family Contribution Appeal” enter a short description, then click submit.
  3. You will see a message saying "Your request has been successfully created!" Click "ok", then click the appeal box below the heading "Needs Action".
  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 Appeal for 2022/23
  1. To request a dependency status appeal select the "Manage Requests" button at the top right corner of your Financial Aid Account and click on the plus sign to the right of "Dependency 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 or CADAA).
  2. After selecting the appeal enter a short description, then click submit.
  3. You will see a message saying "Your request has been successfully created!" Click "ok", then click the appeal box below the heading "Needs Action".
  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.
Student Forms
Parent Forms
- FAQ for Parents (PDF)
- Parent Plus Loan Application (PDF)
Other Forms and Information
2023/24 Forms
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 2023/2024 aid year are provided in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Download the free Acrobat Reader if you don't already have it.

Appeals
- Exceptional Circumstances Appeal: Childcare/Elementary/Secondary School Tuition, Travel Adjustment, or Student Change in Marital Status - available May 1, 2023
- Family Contribution Appeal: Income Reduction appeal or Non-Reimbursed Medical/Dental/Vision appeal or Support of Extended Family Members - available May 1, 2023
- Dependency Status Appeal for 2023/24:
  1. To request a dependency status appeal select the "Manage Requests" button at the top right corner of your Financial Aid Account and click on the plus sign to the right of "Dependency 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 or CADAA).
  2. After selecting the appeal enter a short description, then click submit.
  3. You will see a message saying "Your request has been successfully created!" Click "ok", then click the appeal box below the heading "Needs Action".
  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.
Student Forms
Parent Forms
- FAQ for Parents (PDF)
Other Forms and Information

Forms & Applications

Appeals

Student Forms

Parent Forms

Other Forms and Information

Appeals

Student Forms

Parent Forms

Other Forms and Information