The FAFSA Simplification Act will introduce significant changes to the processing and the systems used to award federal student aid. This is the biggest change to the FAFSA in history and will be fully implemented in the 2024-25 application cycle.
In December 2023, the Department of Education soft launched the 2024-25 FAFSA, during which time the application will be available to students and families periodically as the department pulls the form down from time to time to perform maintenance and address any potential issues. More information can be found on studentaid.gov. Issues with the application are also reported and updated on Federal Student Aid’s 2024–25 FAFSA Issue Alerts page.
Watch out for webinars and informational materials from the Financial Aid Office/Cal Coast Student Financial Center.
MORE ABOUT FAFSA
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File your California Dream Act Application for the 2024-25 academic year NOW! Certain types of aid are limited, so it’s to your advantage to apply early. Check your my.SDSU “Tasks” tile for requested documents.
MORE ABOUT THE CALIFORNIA DREAM ACT
VIDEO: CALIFORNIA DREAM ACT APPLICATION
HELP DESK
Open Monday – Friday 9 am – 4 pm (PST)
We will be closed on the holidays listed on the SDSU Academic Calendar.
The Cal Coast Student Financial Center physical lobby (Student Services West 3615) is open 9am -3:30pm. The physical lobby has several private meeting rooms for students to connect to the virtual center. The Cal Coast Student Financial Center is accessible through the zoom link on days the campus is open.
We can help with questions related to financial aid, scholarships, and student accounts. Check out our video now!
If you prefer to connect to the Virtual Help Desk via phone, please dial: +1 (669) 900-6833. When prompted, enter the following meeting ID: 872 9357 561
2024-25 Aid: Understanding FAFSA Simplification
Significant changes have been made to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application for the upcoming 2024-2025 aid year!
As more information is available, the Cal Coast Student Financial Center will continue to update our webpages, in an effort to educate SDSU students, families and campus partners.
The process for the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) includes some of the changes from the new FAFSA, both of which will be implemented for the 2024–2025 award year. All students must complete either the FAFSA or CADAA to be considered for financial aid.
The priority deadline to complete the applications is May 2, 2024! Don’t wait, apply now!
We highly encourage FAFSA applicants to apply on-line. If you need the paper version, it’s available here.
Need help? 2024-25 FAFSA Tips
The California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees made the decision to approve a multi-year tuition proposal that will increase tuition by six percent per year for five years. For more information, please refer to the Tuition Increase webpage.
SDSU newly admitted students who filed the 2024-25 FAFSA can now view their aid eligibility via my.SDSU.
SDSU continuing students who filed the 2024-25 FAFSA and do not have pending items on their To-Do list will be able to view their aid eligibility in June via my.SDSU.
my.SDSU is a singular portal that streamlines the enrollment, registration, financial aid and student accounts processes.
Please pay attention to emails and announcements from the Cal Coast Student Financial Center to stay informed about how to use my.SDSU to pay student charges.
Cal Coast Credit Union has partnered with SDSU to provide trusted financial education and resources to enhance students’ understanding of personal finance and how to successfully manage their finances while in college and throughout their lives. Cal Coast has been a long-time partner to SDSU and has served the community since 1929 when it was started by local educators to help improve the financial well-being of others.
Cal Coast financial representatives as well as SDSU peer counselors are available for one-on-one Financial Education Sessions to meet with students and staff to answer any questions related to personal finances. Please note the peer counselors cannot help you with questions related to financial aid, scholarships and student accounts/ billing. For that, please visit the Cal Coast Student Financial Center Virtual Zoom Help Desk (see link above).
In-person workshops and webinars are available on an ongoing basis to students and staff on topics including budgeting, credit, student loans, saving & investing, and more.
To request a workshop for a specific group, please fill out a Financial Workshop Request.
Recorded webinars are free and available to students via our YouTube Channel – CalCoastCU – www.youtube.com/calcoastcu
Students and staff have access to iGrad, your source for no-cost financial wellness and education. iGrad features dynamic and interactive financial tools, courses, and resources to deliver a highly personalized experience designed just for you. https://sdsu.igrad.com.
The Financial Aid office provides information and counseling so that you can make informed choices as you and your family plan for meeting the costs associated with attending San Diego State University. We also provide outreach and access services in collaboration with other university departments and the community.
No appointment is needed to speak with a counselor. Contact a financial aid and scholarship counselor.
Visit the Cal Coast Student Financial Center webpage for webinar dates, times & Zoom IDs.
Click the button below to view videos of past sessions offered.
Watch Past Video Sessions
Find videos and tutorials to help you complete your applications and receive aid!
The general application in Aztec Scholarships (SDSU’s online scholarship application portal) is now open!
MORE ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS
VIDEO: SCHOLARSHIPS
A loan must be repaid to the lender, plus interest. Income from a work study job is earned by students hired to work, and it is taxable. Grants and scholarships do not have to be repaid.
Visit the ECRT website to request assistance if you or a student you know has an immediate, temporary food or housing need.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-7436
OFFICE LOCATION:
Student Services West, Room 3615
DOCUMENT DROP: Third-floor patio window, accessible 24 hours
Counselors can be reached via the Cal Coast Student Financial Center Virtual Help Desk (see hours above).
Be prepared to share your Name and Red ID. Parents, please make sure your student released authorization for us to speak with you.
VIA my.SDSU:
The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships will primarily communicate with you via my.SDSU. Be sure to check your account regularly.
Log in to my.SDSU for immediate answers to your questions about your financial aid and scholarship applications.
Chip Pierce,
Director for the SDSU Financial Aid Office
Rose Pasenelli,
Assistant Vice President of the Student Financial Management Center
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Student Services West, Room SSW-3615
5500 Campanile Drive,
San Diego, CA 92182-7436
