Financial Aid

Cal State East Bay offered nearly $70 million in grants, loans, scholarships and other financial aid in the 2009-2010 year. The only way to learn whether you are eligible to receive financial aid is to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the Federal Department of Education. Most students at Cal State East Bay are eligible to apply for financial aid. Many types of aid are available including grants, loans and work study.

When to Apply for Financial Aid

It's best to submit your financial aid application online at the same time you apply for admission to Cal State East Bay at CSU Mentor. File the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1 of the year you plan to enroll in the University. You must also apply for aid with a FAFSA each year, and maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress to continue to receive financial aid.

Priority Deadline - March 2

File no later than March 2 to receive priority consideration. Because aid is offered on a first-come first-served basis, those who apply by the priority deadline receive priority funding. While your application will still be considered if it is received after March 2, you greatly increase your chances of receiving aid by meeting the priority deadline. Use the Title IV Code: 001138 when applying for aid at Cal State East Bay. Some individual aid programs have other application requirements and deadlines you must meet to qualify. For grants, loans and work study deadlines, see the information in this site or contact your financial aid office or program advisor.

Cal Grant Deadline - March 2

California residents applying for a Cal Grant must also submit a GPA Verification Form to the California Student Aid Foundation. This form is completed by your school and must be received by the Foundation by March 2.

How to Receive Financial Aid

To apply for and to receive financial aid, complete the following steps:

• Apply at CSU Mentor

  You can apply online for admission to Cal State East Bay and apply for financial aid at the same time on the CSUMentor site. Enter your information, which can then be transferred directly to a FAFSA application. The Financial Aid tab on the CSUMentor site has more information about transferring your information to FAFSA. You can use the Preliminary Aid Information System on the CSUMentor site to estimate your potential financial aid amount.
  Use the Title IV Code: 001138 when applying for aid at Cal State East Bay.

• Or Complete a FAFSA Online

  You may also apply directly to the FAFSA site and complete the application there, where you can also apply for aid at more than one university or college, if you wish.

• View and Accept Your Award in MyCSUEB

  To view the status of your financial aid application, log in to MyCSUEB to see your award offer, then accept the award offer if you intend to use it.

• Complete a FAFSA Each Year

  Students must apply each year to obtain financial aid or to continue receiving aid by submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the Federal Department of Education. After you apply for aid, your award notification will become available in MyCSUEB. After accepting the award offer, you must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress to continue receiving aid while you are a student.

• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress

  To continue to receive financial aid after it is awarded, students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress toward the timely completion of a degree or credential to be eligible for aid. You must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress in courses completed and attempted by keeping up your grades and your overall progress in your program.
  If you need assistance with your academic progress, contact your academic advisor. See Academic Advising for more information.

• Satisfactory Academic Progress

  Financial Aid measures Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) at the end of each Spring Quarter in the following ways:

  • Unit Completion: How many units you complete toward your degree each year.
  • Unit Maximum: How many units you attempt while you receive aid.

• Satisfactory Grades for Receiving Financial Aid

  Financial aid students must earn satisfactory grades to complete 75% of all units between Summer and Spring each year. Satisfactory grades are defined as follows:

  • Satisfactory for Financial Aid (PASSED) = A, B, C, D, CR, RP  (75% to 100%)
  • Unsatisfactory for Financial Aid (NOT PASSED) = F, WU, W, I, IC, NC, RD

• Academic Probation and Disqualification

  Unsatisfactory academic progress may result in the following classifications:

  • Probation: 67% to 74% (aid for one year, and probation is not allowed twice)
  • Disqualification: 66% or less (no financial aid until you make up units)
• If you need assistance with your academic progress, contact your academic advisor. See Academic Advising for more information.