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  1. How do I complete the FAFSA?

    Filling out the FAFSA is easier than ever before!  To find out what financial aid you may be eligible for, the application must be filled out annually , usually after you complete your taxes. Before getting started make sure to gather all the ...
  2. Do I have to use student loans?

    You are not required to use student loans to help pay for tuition .  However, you are given this option after filling out the FAFSA . If you choose to use student loans for school, you must choose the amount you accept (up to the amount offered)...
  3. 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 ...
  4. Provisional Requirements Updated

    Provisional Requirements for Undergraduate Students  To be eligible for full admission, provisionally admitted undergraduate students are required to: Complete nine (9) credit hours within their first two consecutive trimesters Earn and ma...
  5. What is the Capstone course? Updated

    The capstone is the final course in your major and is taken after you have completed the rest of your major course requirements.  The capstone covers the practical applications of what you have learned in your program.  This is a summation of t...
  6. Why can't I register for my class?

    The most common reason you might not be able to register for a course is a hold on your account.  The "My Alerts" button on the student portal homepage will indicate if there are any holds on your account. You can click the "My Alerts" link for more...
  7. How do I change registration tracks? Updated

    You are allowed to change from the Gold or Burgundy track once during your time at CSU Global.  The first step would to contact your success counselor so they can upload the Registration Track Switch Request Form . While CSU Global does al...
  8. Why am I on the Gold or Burgundy track? Updated

    Your specific track, Burgundy or Gold, will determine what terms you can take courses in. Students who start their first course in an A or C  term are assigned to the Burgundy Track. Students who start in a B or D term will be assigned the Gold Tr...
  9. How do I complete a Master Promissory Note?

    A  Master Promissory Note (MPN) is a legal document in which you promise to repay your loan(s) and any accrued interest and fees to the U.S. Department of Education. It also explains the terms and conditions of your loan(s). For instance, it w...
  10. How do I complete Entrance Counseling?

    Student Loan Entrance Counseling is an important required step in the financial aid process. We want to be sure that when you take out loans you fully understand what you're signing up for.   There are two ways to access Entrance Couns...