⚠️ Important Changes From the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Effective 2026) ⚠️
Have Financial Aid Questions?
Contact the SDSU Cal Coast Student Financial Center:
Accessibility & Accomodation:
The Cal Coast Student Financial Center strives to accomodate all students, including those with disabilities. As a global platform, Zoom has several accessibility settings.
Additionally, if you prefer to access the help desk via phone, please dial: +1 669-900-6833. When prompted, enter the following meeting ID: 872 9357 5613
Hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (PST)
The virtual center will remain open until 4 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays
Veterans Day: Wednesday (11/11). The campus/ our center will be closed.
Thanksgiving Week: Monday (11/23) - Wednesday (11/25) the physical space (SSW 2620) will be closed, whereas the virtual center will remain open. On Thursday (11/25 and Friday (11/26) both the virtual and in-person centers will be closed.
The Cal Coast Student Financial Center will be closed on the holidays listed on the SDSU Academic Calendar.
The CCSFC Help Desk is located in Student Services West 2620 (second floor). In-person and virtual counseling is available. The virtual center can be accessed via the zoom link on days the campus is open.
The Financial Aid office provides information and counseling (via the CCSFC) to help you make informed choices as you and your family plan for meeting the costs associated with attending San Diego State University. The CCSFC also provides outreach and access services in collaboration with other university departments and the community.
WEBINARS AND SHORT VIDEOS
The Cal Coast Student Financial Center hosts webinars on various topics throughout the year. Missed them? Watch the recordings on our Virtual Coffee Hour page.
Most Recent Webinar: Federal Student Loan Changes for Graduate Students
Video Answers 24/7: View short (mostly one minute videos) on various financial aid topics.
Financial Aid Awarding, Student Financials and my.SDSU
SDSU students who filed the 2026-27 FAFSA can view their aid eligibility via my.SDSU.
my.SDSU is a singular portal that streamlines the enrollment, registration, financial aid and student accounts processes. View my.SDSU Resources/Training Guides here.
Financial Statements can be obtained via the Financial Statements tab in my.sdsu.
Financial Literacy Programming
The Cal Coast Student Financial Center is excited to offer financial literacy programs to help educate students on various financial topics. Visit the Financial Literacy Programs website for additional information. Programming takes place in Student Services West 3615 and various locations around campus.
In addition, check out CSU Resources related to financial wellness, college costs, managing finances, and more.
Parents:
Only students have access to my.SDSU. Please have your student share the financial aid information with you. Have them also grant you access to pay university expenses, if you plan to make payments on their behalf. Direct your student to the "how to set up an alternate payer" page if you would like to have access to make payments on their behalf. You may also want to visit the following page for information about the my.SDSU implementation: Parents & Families Support
Undocumented/Dream Students and Mixed Immigration Status:
Undocumented/Dreamer students and those of mixed immigration status, please click here.
Videos and Tutorials
Find videos and tutorials to help you complete your applications and receive aid!
Interested in Financial Literacy Programming?
We want to hear from you! Complete our CCSFC Programming Interest Form
Aztec Scholarships
The general application in Aztec Scholarships (SDSU's online scholarship application portal) is now closed. It will reopen for the 2026-27 academic year in March.
What is the difference between loans, work study, grants and scholarships?
A loan must be repaid to the lender, plus interest. Income from a work study job is earned by students hired to work, and it is taxable. Grants and scholarships do not have to be repaid.
Economic Crisis Response Team
Visit the ECRT website to request assistance if you or a student you know has an immediate, temporary food or housing need.
- my.SDSU is a secure online account that gives you 24-7 access to your financial aid and scholarship records and applications from the Fall 2022 term moving forward. Please note that AidLink has been retired and is no longer available to students.
- FAFSA Overview: Free Application for Federal Student Aid. All SDSU students should complete the FAFSA to be considered for all types of state and federal aid including grants, work study, student and parent loans, and some scholarships.
- Financial Aid: Learn about types of aid, your eligibility, how to apply, how to get your funds, and how to estimate your cost of attendance at SDSU.
- Scholarships: Learn about scholarships available through SDSU and about non-SDSU scholarships: how to apply, eligibility, essay writing tips, and more.
- Satisfactory Academic Progress: Learn about your responsibility to maintain satisfactory academic progress, and how your grades, units, and enrollment affect the financial aid you receive.
- Disbursement, Receiving Your Aid: Disbursement means the payment of money. Find out about how and when your financial aid and/or scholarship money is paid to you.