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  1. Can I graduate with honors? Updated

    CSU-Global Honors Undergraduate  students will be eligible for Latin honors designation on their transcripts, diploma, and at commencement, if they complete their program with a cumulative GPA falling in the following ranges: Summa cum laude: ...
  2. What is the difference between half-time and full-time status? Updated

    Half-time and full-time Enrollment Status is determined on a trimester to trimester basis: As an undergraduate  student, you must complete 6 credit hours within the trimester to be considered half-time and 12 credit hours within the trimes...
  3. How will I get my BankMobile card?

    BankMobile cards are sent to students who have requested to set up a BankMobile account as their refund preference . BankMobile will mail out the card to you after you have completed all necessary steps to create an account with them. Students who ...
  4. When will I receive my refund?

    Refunds are processed by CSU-Global and released to BankMobile (formally HigherOne) within 14 days of the financial aid disbursement to your CSU-Global account. While CSU-Global strives to have these processed as quickly as possible, we can never ...
  5. How do I use the Data Retrieval Tool?

    The IRS Data Retrieval Tool is a quick and easy way to import your tax information directly into your FAFSA application and can save some additional steps if you are selected for a process called verification. Steps to use the IRS Data R...
  6. 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...
  7. Do I have to include my parents' information on my FAFSA?

    If you are a considered to be a dependent student , you must include your parents’ information on your FAFSA application. Generally, students under the age of 24 are considered dependent unless they have one of the following exceptions:  ...
  8. 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...
  9. What is a FSA ID?

    The FSA ID is your unique log-in credential used to access Federal Financial Aid information applications such as the FAFSA , Entrance Counseling , Master Promissory Note , National Student Loan Database (NSLDS ) and other financial aid docume...
  10. What is an academic year?

    An academic year at CSU-Global is not the same as a calendar year; rather it consists of two consecutive trimesters, or 32 weeks.  Each academic year will have two trimesters, and four 8-week terms. We use the academic year distinction fo...