On March 11, 2021 the American Rescue Plan (ARP), Public Law 117-2, awarded $19,343,615 million additional dollars to Stanislaus State in Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (referred to as HEERF III), was signed into law. Information on this page relates to HEERF III funding. The purpose of this funding is to provide students that may have experienced loss of employment or other financial support due to the COVID-19 emergency.

Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to provide some relief from the economic fallout related to the COVID-19 pandemic. One element of CARES Act funding is the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF II).

The following public information is provided in compliance with Section § 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act for California State University, Stanislaus (Stanislaus State). This is the final quarterly report for the student portion of HEERF Fund expenditures for Section 18004(a)(1):

Understanding Your Cost of Attendance (COA)

Your Cost of Attendance (COA) estimates what it typically costs to attend Stanislaus State for one academic year (fall and spring). It includes both direct costs—tuition and fees paid to the university—and indirect costs, like housing, food, books, transportation, and personal expenses.

Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant

U.S. Department of Education Announcements!

Revisions to simplify the TEACH Grant

How to Apply

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Dream Act is used to apply for federal and state financial aid at Stanislaus State. You can apply electronically at the FAFSA website or at the CA Dream Act website. You must include Stanislaus State's Federal School Code on the FAFSA or Dream Act application, 001157.

The Financial Aid and Scholarship Office is open for in-person assistance. Our office can also be contacted by chat, phone, and email. Students can meet directly with a financial aid advisor in-person or virtually.