Fall 2024 Admitted Students FAQs
We are updating our FAQs regularly. Please check for additional FAQs.
Cal Grant / State-based Grants
Changes in Financial Circumstances
Q: My financial situation has drastically changed. Can you re-evaluate my financial aid eligibility?
Document Delivery to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
Answer: 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: Awarding begins in late March.
Loans
There are loan limitations that are set by the federal government. Go to: Annual direct loan limits by class level for more information.
Loan activation for the 2024-25 academic year begins in July 2024.
Scholarships
A: Incoming students may apply for Aztec Scholarships during the application period after completing their Intent to Enroll and activating their SDSUid. Scholarships for incoming students are generally awarded during the summer and/or early fall; therefore, you will not receive any scholarship award notifications before the Intent to Enroll deadline.
A: Please email us at: [email protected]
For additional questions, contact the Cal Coast Student Financial Center's Virtual Help Desk.