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
Scholarship Giving
Giving to scholarships allows you to directly impact a student’s life.
Financial Aid & Scholarship Office
FAFSA & CADAA School Code: 001146
Welcome to the Financial Aid & Scholarship Office at Chico State. We offer a range of services, including helping students to apply for financial aid, completing verification requirements, and maintaining eligibility throughout their time at Chico State.
Our dedicated team is here to support you every step of the way. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
Helpful Videos
Important Dates & New Information
2024-25 FAFSA Simplification: The 2024-25 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and CADAA (CA Dream Act Application) for next year will be available in December 2023.
The 2023-2024 FAFSA and CADAA for this year are still available. It's not too late to apply. Remember to apply each year!
Middle Class Scholarship (MCS): Due to MCS awards being dependent on enrollment, we wait until after the Census date to ensure accurate awards. We anticipate on awarding MCS in late October.
Faculty and Staff: See Payments to Students Guide
Student Loan Payments to Resume: studentaid.gov(opens in new window)
Fresh Start: one-time temporary program that offers special benefits for borrowers with defaulted federal student loans
Biden Debt Relief Updates:
Award Guide
The award guide is a multi-page PDF document outlining everything you need to know regarding your financial aid.