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What is Financial Aid?
Financial Aid is funding provided by the U.S. Department of Education to help students pay for school . You can apply for financial aid by filling out the FAFSA for the aid year in which you wish to receive funding. You may be approved for ...
Do I qualify for Financial Aid?
In order to qualify for Federal Financial Aid (federal loans and grants), a student must meet the following requirements:
Have a valid FAFSA on file ( www.s tudentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa)
Be enrolled in a degree program or eligibl...
What is Cost of Attendance (COA)?
What is Cost of Attendance (COA)?
Your Cost of Attendance (COA) is the amount it will cost you to go to school. CSU-Global calculates your COA to show your total cost for the academic year (i.e. two trimesters - four terms).
The cost of...
Do I qualify for the Pell Grant?
Some undergraduate students that do not have a prior Bachelor's degree may be eligible for a Pell Grant . This is determined by your FAFSA results each year based on financial need and expected family contribution (EFC) . Specific Pell Grant...
Financial Aid Deferment
Financial Aid Deferment
The "Financial Aid Deferment" status is granted to a student's account when there is scheduled financial aid present but the actual disbursement occurs after classes have begun, following the date specified in their ...
Financial Aid Quick Reference Guide
Financial Aid Quick Reference Guide
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Can I use financial aid if my employer pays tuition?
Students are able to accept financial aid while utilizing the employer reimbursement benefit. Please note that some employers will deny reimbursement claims if student loans are used to cover tuition. It is best to check with your employer first ...
Why am I a dependent student?
The Department of Education considers any student under the age of 24 of dependent age, unless they meet certain eligibility requirements. The Federal Financial Aid program expects a student’s education to be the responsibility of both a student and...
Why don’t I have Pell Grant in Spring?
Why is my Pell Grant different in the previous Trimester?
As of July 1, 2017, the Department of Education adjusted the amount of Pell grant that you can receive in a FAFSA year (July 1 - June 30), allowing you to receive additional Pell funds...
Pell Grant Eligibility
Pell Grant Eligibility
The Federal Pell Grant is awarded to undergraduate students attempting their 1st bachelor's degree who demonstrate "financial need" by meeting several criteria. Financial need, and Pell Grant availability, is determ...