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.jpg) The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships coordinates all University-administered financial aid programs. Students may obtain financial aid information and assistance in the Student Enrollment Information Center (1st floor of Student Services and Administration Building).
Financial Aid Applications
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available on the web at: studentaid.gov. Students are strongly encouraged to complete the FAFSA each year by the March 2 priority filing date. The FAFSA helps determine their eligibility for Grants, Federal Work-Study, and Loans. Eligibility for limited funds is determined by financial need and FAFSA priority filing. California residents may also apply for a Cal Grant by completing the FAFSA and asking their school to submit their grade point average (GPA) to the California Student Aid Commission by March 2 for high school/college students, and September 2 for California Community College transfer students. AB540 students may apply for California State Aid, including Cal Grants, by completing the California Dream Act Application (CADAA). Information on the Dream Act and a link to the Dream Application may be found at: dream.csac.ca.gov
Note: Students who are flagged for Federal or State Verification must complete the Verification requirements prior to receiving their Aid.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Financial aid recipients are required to meet academic and degree progress standards set forth in the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy. The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships measures academic progress at the end of each term after grades are finalized.
For more information about academic progress, see the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) website.
Loans and Grants
Students who submit a Financial Aid Application (FAFSA/CADAA) may be eligible for loans, grants, or scholarships. They will be considered for one or more of the following programs:
- Pell Grant
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
- State University Grant
- Cal Grant A or B
- Federal Work-Study
- Federal Direct Loans
- Middle Class Scholarship
- Parent PLUS Loan*
- Graduate PLUS Loan*
*Federal Plus Loans require a credit check and additional application.
Federal Work Study Program
Federal Work Study is earned through part-time employment in on-campus and certain off-campus jobs. Federal Work Study (FWS) is a form of financial aid provided by the Federal Student Aid Department. A student must apply for financial aid each year and indicate their interest (through the FAFSA) to become eligible for the award. Eligible FWS students earn money by working a limited number of hours per week, or a maximum of 20 Hours at a pre-approved FWS site location. Employment may be found on or off campus with employers that have arranged in advance to offer FWS positions to Cal State East Bay students. If they are eligible, Federal Work Study employment can assist students in meeting their educational expenses. The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships will use the information provided on the student’s FAFSA to determine eligibility for Federal Work-Study.
Scholarships
Students may obtain information on scholarship opportunities from The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships and from their major departments. Both on and off-campus scholarship information is available on the University’s website. Admitted Students may use the on-line Pioneer Scholarships Application to apply for all East Bay scholarships. The Pioneer Scholarships Application is available each year on October 1. The deadline to submit most Pioneer Scholarships Applications is generally March 2. Most scholarships can be found by logging on to csueastbay.scholarshipuniverse.com
Short-Term Loans
The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships and the Office of Student Financial Services also administer the University’s short-term Emergency Loan Program. Emergency Loans may not be used to pay University charges and are usually limited to $300 with repayment due in 30 days.
Students may obtain additional information on eligibility requirements for financial assistance, and the criteria used to distribute aid among eligible applicants who enroll at Cal State East Bay, from the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships.
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