Financial Aid & Scholarship Department
The mission of CSUN Financial Aid & Scholarship Department is to promote access to higher education by providing funding to eligible students in a timely manner. We are committed to providing service, guidance, and resources to help students get the money needed to reach their educational goals.
Get information about applying
for financial aid.
Get information on the cost
of attending CSUN.
Discover the types of financial aid
available to students.
Learn everything you need to
know about the financial aid process.
Available on and
off-campus scholarships.
Helpful Resources to
assist students.
Get information about applying
for financial aid.
Get information on the cost
of attending CSUN.
Discover the types of financial aid
available to students.
Learn everything you need to
know about the financial aid process.
Available on and
off-campus scholarships.
Helpful Resources to
assist students.
News
Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Workshops
May 30, 2024
Do you need to submit a Satisfactory Academic Progress appeal and need help with the application? We are here to help and have several workshops available from July 2nd to July 11th. Don’t miss this chance to have your questions answered and for helpful tips on submitting a successful appeal. Read more
Attention New and Continuing CSUN Students
April 10, 2024
Now is the time to apply for 2024-2025 scholarships! With over 130 scholarship opportunities available, we encourage you to visit the myMatador Scholarship Portal to apply for scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year. Read more
2024-2025 FAFSA & CADAA Application is open to apply
March 27, 2024
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and California Dream Act Application (CADAA) are available to submit for the 2024-2025 Academic year. Apply Today!
May 2, 2024 is the Priority Deadline for both the FAFSA and CADAA. Submit your application early to ensure that you don't miss out on available aid. Read more
Middle Class Scholarship Awards
January 12, 2024
Middle-Class Scholarship awards are reviewed and disbursed after the spring 2024 semester’s add-drop period. The spring preliminary award amounts are based on full-time enrollment status and once enrollment is confirmed, funds will be released. Students awarded MCS can expect funds to be delivered after March 5, 2024.
Please visit our Middle-Class Scholarship 2.0 website for additional information on Middle-Class Scholarship, including important updates to this state aid program. Read more
2024-2025 Financial Aid Application Updates
October 31, 2023
For the 2024-2025 application year, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will undergo changes relating to the FAFSA Simplification Act enacted into law. The changes to the FAFSA will impact the information requested from students and their families, as well as the potential eligibility of grant and loan aid for applicants during the 2024-2025 academic year. Read more
School Code: 001153
Contact Us
Financial Aid & Scholarship Department
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8307
Phone: 1-818-677-4085
Fax: 1-818-677-6787
Email: financial.aid@csun.edu
Located in Bayramian Hall,
1st Floor Lobby (BH100)
Monday - Friday
Lobby hours: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Phone hours: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Business Hours
Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Scholarship Office
The Scholarship Office is available by phone at 1-818-677-4907 or by email at scholarships@csun.edu
Hours: Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Counseling Hours
Monday – Wednesday
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. by referral only
