The 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form and California Dream Act Application (CADAA) are available. Apply NOW!
2025-26 FAFSA Online Application
2025-26 CADAA Online Application
Have Financial Aid Questions?
Contact the SDSU Cal Coast Student Financial Center:
Hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (PST)
The Cal Coast Student Financial Center will be closed on the holidays listed on the SDSU Academic Calendar.
The CCSFC physical lobby (Student Services West 3615) is open 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The physical lobby has several private meeting rooms for students to connect to the virtual center. The CCSFC is accessible through the zoom link on days the campus is open. We encourage students to visit the new Educational Programs space in SSW 2620 for Financial Literacy Programs held throughout the year.
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.
2025-26 FAFSA WEBINARs
The Cal Coast Student Financial Center recently hosted overview webinars on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and California Dream Act Application (CADAA). Missed them? Watch the recordings on our Virtual Coffee Hour page.
- The California State Aid Commission is offering webinars to provide students and families with assistance on how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) and the California Dream Act Application (CADAA). Find more information here!
Summer 2025 financial aid webinar
Missed our Summer 2025 webinar on April 8 regarding summer financial aid eligibility, awards, and a glimpse into preparing for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year? Watch the recording on our Virtual Coffee Hour page.
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 dates, times and topics. All programming takes place in Student Services West 2620.
Financial Aid Awarding, Student Financials and my.SDSU
SDSU students who filed the 2024-25 FAFSA can now 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.
Parents:
Only students have access to my.SDSU. Please have your student share the financial aid information with you and grant you access to pay university expenses, if you plan to make payments on behalf of your student. See 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.
Visit the Cal Coast Student Financial Center webpage for webinar dates, times & Zoom IDs.
Click the button below to view videos of past sessions offered.
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 open, for awards in the 2025-26 academic year.
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.