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FAQs for Current Students

We are updating our FAQs regularly. Please check for additional FAQs.

Changes in Financial Circumstances

A: Yes. You will be able to fill out a "Request for Review" Please contact the Cal Coast Student Financial Center to add it to your Tasks/ To-Do list in my.SDSU.  Please keep in mind that if you are not a CA resident, you can only qualify for grant aid from the federal government. The remaining cost of attendance would have to be paid from your personal resources or by activating loans.

Document Delivery to the Financial Aid Office

A: Please do not send documents via fax or email. Your personal information is at risk. Instead, upload documents using the upload feature in the my.SDSU platform.  If possible, please upload scanned documents as PDF files. You can use free apps such as CamScanner or Scannable to scan documents from a smartphone.

Financial Aid Eligibility for the 2024-25 Academic Year

A: Awards for the 2024-25 academic year are posted in my.SDSU. If you do not see an award, check your "Tasks" tile.

Loans

A: There are loan limitations that are set by the federal government. Go to: Annual direct loan limits by class level for more information.

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) / Maximum Unit Appeals

A: We recommend that first you visit the Satisfactory Academic Progress section of the Financial Aid website. If you still have questions, please contact the Cal Coast Student Financial Center.

Q: Students must complete 66.67% of the units attempted in summer, fall and spring. Failure to do so will result in loss of financial aid eligibility after the spring semester. An appeal form will become available to students who become ineligible. Visit the Satisfactory Academic Progress pages on our website for more information.

Scholarships

A: We recommend all current students submit their general application by the posted Early Action Application Deadline. This enables you to be considered for the scholarships awarded during our first review period, which are intended for our current student population.

Summer Graduation and Financial Aid

A: We are using the 2024-25 FAFSA to award aid in Summer 2025. Awarding will begin in May. However, it is recommended that you complete the 2025-26 FAFSA in case the date of your graduation is extended.

For additional questions, contact the Cal Coast Student Financial Center's Virtual Help Desk.