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  1. 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...
  2. 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 ...
  3. What is a Graduate/Parent PLUS Loan?

    What is a Graduate/Parent PLUS Loan? Parent PLUS The parents of dependent students may apply for a Parent PLUS loan to supplement a student’s financial aid awards. To request a Parent PLUS Loan, the student’s parent will go to www.s...
  4. Is there a graduation fee? Updated

    CSU Global does not charge a fee to process degree conferral or attend the commencement ceremony. If you are planning to attend Commencement, there will be other expenses associated with attendance such as purchasing graduation regalia (cap and go...
  5. When is commencement? Updated

    When is commencement? Typically, we hold a Spring Commencement in June, and students will have the opportunity to participate virtually, or in person. Any current student who is on track to complete their degree by the end of the Spring Trimes...
  6. Can I take graduate level courses?

    You are only eligible to take graduate level courses (500-level) if: You have completed a bachelor's degree AND You have been admitted into a graduate program OR You have been admitted into a graduate level certificate of complet...
  7. Why didn't my Composition credits transfer? Updated

    There are a variety of reasons composition course credits may not be applied towards your degree.   The previous composition credit may be remedial, developmental, or preparatory (i.e. not true college-level).  You can check with your Success Cou...
  8. What is my grade level?

    Your grade level is determined by  the number of  credits you have completed: Freshman: 0 - 29 credits Sophomore: 30 - 59 credits Junior: 60 - 89 credits Senior: 90 + credits Graduate students: ...
  9. What is the CSU-Global school code?

    The CSU-Global school code used when filling out your FAFSA is 042087 . ...
  10. What is the FAFSA website?

    FAFSA is the common acronym for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Students who need Federal assistance to pay for tuition will need to fill out this application. The FAFSA website is https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa . ...