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!
Our 2025-26 Wildcat Scholarship application is now open. Apply before the February 15, 2025 deadline!
2025-26 FAFSA and CADAA are now open. Drop-in or Zoom one of our free workshops (PDF). If you will be attending Chico State in the fall 2025/spring 2026, be sure to complete your 2025-26 FAFSA or 2025-26 CADAA by the March 3, 2025 priority deadline and use Chico State's school code: 001146.
Reach out for financial aid help
By Students For Students!
Peer Mentor Zoom Drop-ins: get answers to your financial aid questions from our student employees. Closed during winter break.
Quick Questions
Phone - Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri 10AM - 4PM: 530-898-6451
Lobby - Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri 8AM - 5PM: Student Services Center 250
Financial Aid Email: finaid@csuchico.edu
Scholarships Email: scholarships@csuchico.edu
Financial Aid Advisor Appointments
Appointments in person, by phone, or by Zoom - call 530-898-6451 to schedule.
Appointment hours Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday:
- 9AM - 12PM
- 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Important Dates & New Information
2025-26 FAFSA/CADAA Workshops (PDF):
- Feb. 10 drop-in 1-3 PM in SSC 206
- Feb 17 drop-in 11-1 PM in SSC 206
- Feb. 20 2-4 PM Zoom drop-in*
- Feb. 27 drop-in 1-3 PM in SSC 206
- Mar. 3 drop-in 1-4 PM in SSC 206
*Feb. 20 Zoom Link: https://csuchico.zoom.us/j/86224423577?
pwd=VxcnNARrj6xt5yGikpRD9f7AooBw7E.1
Meeting ID: 862 2442 3577
Passcode: 020559
February 2025:
- February 15: Deadline to submit 2025-26 Wildcat Scholarship application
March 2025:
- March 15: Priority deadline to submit your 2025-26 FAFSA or CADAA
Other Info:
Faculty and Staff: See Payments to Students Guide
Student Loan Payments Have Resumed: studentaid.gov(opens in new window)
Award Guide
The award guide is a multi-page PDF document outlining everything you need to know regarding your financial aid.