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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 ne...
When should I complete my FAFSA?
The financial aid priority deadline for obtaining financial aid is 10 days before the first day of your term . You can review term starts dates on our Academic Calendar .
The earliest you can complete the FAFSA for the following year...
I submitted my FAFSA, when will you get it?
It can take 3-5 business days for CSU Global to receive the information from your FAFSA (when filed electronically). Please allow this timeframe for processing. If any further documentation is needed, or if the application was selected for Verific...
What is SAI?
SAI stands for Student Aid Index. This is a number that represents the data that you entered into the FAFSA. This number summarizes and standardizes the complex information you entered into the FAFSA.
A student with a low SAI demons...
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: Those who have earn...
What is a StudentAid.Gov Account?
Your StudentAid.gov account your unique log-in credential used to access Federal Financial Aid information applications such as the FAFSA , Entrance Counseling , Master Promissory Note and other financial aid documents you may need to complete...
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:
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