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
Federal Work-Study Email
federalworkstudy@csuchico.edu

School Code for FAFSA or CADAA:
001146

Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri (closed Tuesdays for aid processing)
Phone: 10 AM - 4 PM
Lobby: 8 AM - 5 PM

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

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Apply for Financial Aid

FAFSA/CADAA Priority Deadline:

2027-28: The 2027-28 FAFSA and CADAA are now open! Apply early and definitely by the March 2, 2027 Priority Deadline.

2026-27: The March 2, 2026, California priority deadline has passed but you can still apply for financial aid. Some funding may be limited.

There are many federal and state financial aid programs available to help pay for college. If you think your family earns too much to qualify, you may still be eligible for grants, scholarships, work-study, or low-interest student loans.

Financial Aid Application

Ready to apply? Select the appropriate application below. Not sure which application to complete? Read the information below.

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Chico State school code: 001146.

Be sure to list Chico State on your FAFSA or CADAA.

Complete the FAFSA or CADAA Every Year

You must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)(opens in new window) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA)(opens in new window) every year. Applying is free.

Which application should I complete?

Only complete one application (not both) based on your citizenship or immigration status. The FAFSA is used to apply for federal and California state aid. The CADAA is used to apply for California state financial aid.

Complete the FAFSA if you are:

U.S. citizen
Permanent resident
Eligible noncitizen
T visa holder

Complete the CADAA if you are:

Undocumented
U visa holder
Have Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
Meet the nonresident exemption requirements under AB 540

After you apply

FAFSA applicants: Review your FAFSA Submission Summary. Correct any errors promptly.
CADAA applicants: Review your CADAA Submission Summary. Correct any errors and watch for your Dream ID email from CSAC.

New and Transfer Students: GPA Verification

March 3 is the GPA verification deadline for new Cal Grant applicants. If you are new to Chico State, and/or have fewer than 24 college units, contact your previous school (high school or former college) to have your GPA verification sent to CSAC (see below). GPA verifications will be sent automatically for Chico State continuing students with 24 or more units. For additional information, visit our Cal Grants page.