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
2025-2026 FAFSA & CADAA Workshops
December 12, 2024
Need help completing your online financial aid application? Stop by one of our workshops for help with completing your new application. Read more
Middle Class Scholarship (MCS)
November 25, 2024
Middle Class Scholarship awards are reviewed after each semester’s add-drop period.
Read more
The 2025-2026 FAFSA is Open to All Students
November 25, 2024
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available to submit for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. Apply Today! Read more
2024-2025 FAFSA & CADAA Application is open to apply
August 14, 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! 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
School Code: 001153
Contact Us
Financial Aid & Scholarship Department
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8307
Phone: 1-818-677-4085
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.
*On December 13th our office will be closed due to an all-day training for staff.
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.
On Campus Counseling Hours
Monday – Wednesday
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. by referral only