The Financial Wellness team is available to come to your classes for a presentation. Please email us and include at least two options for your preferred date and time. Also, include the topic(s) you wish for the team to present on.

financial_aid@csustan.edu

Below are some of the financial literacy topics covered:

Contact your loan servicer before you miss a payment on your Federal Student Loan(s). 
If you are having trouble making payments your loan servicer can advise you on: repayment plans, deferment, or forbearance. 
Depending on your economic situation at the time your loan servicer can help set you up with the best option to meet your needs. 

Failure to repay your student loan can result in the following:

Thinking about borrowing a Private loan? Consider the differences between borrowing a Federal Student Loan and a Private Loan before you apply.

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Apply for FAFSA or CA Dream Act

Professional Judgement & Special Circumstances

We understand that life happens—and sometimes your financial aid application doesn’t reflect your current situation. If your financial circumstances have changed, the Financial Aid & Scholarship Office may be able to review your situation through a process called Professional Judgment (PJ).

Financial Aid Workshops

Pell Program Limit

The maximum Pell Grant an eligible student may receive is for the equivalent of 12 full-time semesters or six years (600% of their Pell Grant eligibility). Visit the NSLDS website to determine the percentage of Pell Grant you have received.

State University Grant (SUG)

The following changes are effective as of Fall 2013: