Forms & Applications
- 2019/2020 Forms
New for the 2019/2020 aid year, most financial aid forms will now be completed electronically. Ready to complete your outstanding financial aid tasks online, with secure document upload from any device, and e-sign capabilities? So are we! Open or view your new 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. Once all forms are submitted, your file will be reviewed within eight weeks.
A few forms for the 2019/2020 aid year are provided in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Download the free Acrobat Reader if you don't already have it.
Appeal Forms
- Exceptional Circumstances: Income Reduction or Non-Reimbursed Medical/Dental/Vision or Support of Extended Family Members
- 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). - After selecting “Family Contribution Appeal” enter a short description, then click submit.
- Directly below the Chico State logo, click the “2019-2020 Family Contribution Appeal” tab and select the option that applies to your circumstances.
- Follow the directions, then print and sign the appeal form and upload to your account. Note: If you type on the form rather than hand-write on it, your typing will not save to your computer, so be sure to print the form and then sign it.
- Upload a personal statement.
- Upload supporting documentation as outlined on the appeal form you completed.
- Finish your appeal by clicking the “submit” button at the bottom.
- Appeals will be reviewed in the order received starting in October 2019. For more information visit our appeals web page.
- Call us at 530-898-6451 if you have any questions.
- To request one of these appeals select the
- Exceptional Circumstances: Income Reduction or Non-Reimbursed Medical/Dental/Vision or Support of Extended Family Members
- Exceptional Circumstances: Dependency Status or Child Care Expenses/ Elementary/Secondary School Tuition or Student Change in Marital Status or Travel Adjustment
- 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).
- After selecting the appeal enter a short description, then click submit.
- Directly below the Chico State logo, click the tab with your appeal.
- Follow the directions to complete the electronic form. For the Student Change in Marital Status, print and sign the appeal form and upload it to your account. Note: If you type on the form rather than hand-write on it, your typing will not save to your computer, so be sure to print the form and then sign it.
- Upload a personal statement.
- Upload supporting documentation if required.
- Finish your appeal by clicking the “submit” button at the bottom.
- Dependency status appeals are being reviewed now. Other appeals will be reviewed in the order received starting in October 2019. For more information visit our appeals web page.
- Call us at 530-898-6451 if you have any questions.
- To request one of these appeals select the
- Maximum Unit Appeal (PDF)
- Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal (PDF)
Parent Forms
Student Forms
- Checklist for Students 2019-2020 (PDF)
- Checklist for Dream Students 2019-2020 (PDF)
- Computer Budget Adjustment Form (electronic form)
- Consortium Agreement Request (PDF)
- Enrollment Update Form (electronic form)
- GMAT Fee Waiver Application (PDF)
- Student - Short-Term Loan Information & Application Link
- Student - Federal Direct Stafford Loan Application (electronic form)
General Verification Forms
Other Forms and Information
- 2019/2020 Forms
- 2020/2021 Forms
Most financial aid forms will now be completed electronically. Ready to complete your outstanding financial aid tasks online, with secure document upload from any device, and e-sign capabilities? So are we! Open or view your new 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. Once all forms are submitted, your file will be reviewed within eight weeks.
A few forms for the 2019/2020 aid year are provided in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Download the free Acrobat Reader if you don't already have it.
Appeal Forms
- Dependency Status
- 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).
- After selecting the appeal enter a short description, then click submit.
- Directly below the Chico State logo, click the tab with your appeal.
- Follow the directions to complete the electronic form.
- Upload a personal statement.
- Upload supporting documentation.
- Finish your appeal by clicking the “submit” button at the bottom.
- For more information visit our dependency appeals web page.
- Call us at 530-898-6451 if you have any questions.
- To request a dependency status appeal select the
- Exceptional Circumstances Appeals: Forms will be available August 1, 2020. Please check back then for instructions on how to submit an appeal.
- Maximum Unit Appeal – Available May 15, 2020
- Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal – Available May 15, 2020
- Dependency Status
Parent Forms
- Parent-PLUS Loan Application – Available May 15,2020
- Parent-PLUS Loan Denial – Available May 15, 2020
Student Forms
- Checklist for Students 2020-2021 (PDF)
- Checklist for Dream Students 2020-2021 (PDF)
- Computer Budget Adjustment Form – Available August 1, 2020
- Enrollment Update Form – Available June 1, 2020
- Student – Short-Term Loan Information & Application – Available August 24, 2020
- Student – Federal Direct Stafford Loan Application – Available May 15, 2020
- Consortium Agreement Request (PDF)
Other Forms and Information
- 2020/2021 Forms