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2025-26 FAFSA

The 2025-2026 FAFSA is available NOW! Apply now via studentaid.gov

WELCOME TO THE CAL COAST STUDENT FINANCIAL CENTER

The center’s mission is to assist our students and parents by providing a single point of contact via the Zoom Help Desk to resolve questions regarding financial aid, scholarships, and student billing issues. Also, we encourage students to visit the new Educational Programs space in SSW 2620 for Financial Literacy Programs held throughout the year. Check out our video regarding our services.

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Cal Coast Student Financial Center:

We will be closed on the holidays listed on the SDSU Academic Calendar

The center's physical lobby (help desk) (Student Services West 3615) is located on the third floor, open 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The physical lobby has several private meeting rooms for students to connect to the virtual center help desk

The center's financial literacy programming space (Student Services West 2620) is located on the second floor

The CCSFC is accessible through the zoom link on days the campus is open. 

We can help you with questions related to financial aid, scholarships and student accounts.

  • Students: please have your Red ID ready.
  • Parents: please be sure your student is with you or has authorized you to speak with us. FERPA regulations prevent us from speaking with you about personal financial aid information unless your student is with you, or has released authorization to you. Release of authorization is done via my.SDSU in the "Profile" tile. View the steps to release authorization here.

Prior to meeting with one of our counselors, please login to my.SDSU for financial aid, scholarships, billing, payments and refund information.

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FINANCIAL CENTER HELP DESK

VIRTUAL CENTER HELP DESK

HOURS:

Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (PST)
Closed on holidays as listed on the SDSU Academic Calendar

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

Interested in Financial Literacy Programming? 

We want to hear from you!

Complete our CCSFC Programming Interest Form

The Cal Coast Student Financial Center is excited to offer financial literacy programs to help educate students on various financial topics. Visit our Financial Literacy page for dates, times and topics. All programming takes place in Student Services West 2620.

Financial Aid Awarding, Student Financials and my.SDSU

my.SDSU is a singular portal that streamlines the enrollment, registration, financial aid and student accounts processes. Through my.SDSU, students are able to view Financial Aid tasks (To-Do Lists), if applicable, and take action for the Fall 2024 - Spring 2025 aid year. 

2025-26 FAFSA Resources

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!

Coming Soon:

2025-26 FAFSA and California Dream Act Application (CADAA) Webinars:

FAFSA Overview Webinar:  
January 23 at 5pm, Meeting ID: 899 6425 2733, https://SDSU.zoom.us/j/89964252733

CADAA Overview Webinar:  
January 28 at 5pm, Meeting ID: 881 8814 1921, https://SDSU.zoom.us/j/88188141921

 

College and its Financial Implications 

Money Matters! Listen to the recent episode of the Aztec Parent & Family Podcast to learn more about the Cal Coast Student Financial Center.

Parent Access: 

Due to SDSU's implementation of my.SDSU, the CSU-standard system, parent access is impacted. The system as implemented does not support parent access to student information. Read more in the my.SDSU  Parents & Families Support page.

Tuition Increase Effective Fall 2024

The California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees made the decision to approve a multi-year tuition proposal that will increase tuition by six percent per year for five years. For more information, review our Tuition Increase page

 

Video Resources/Tutorials

Financial Education and Wellness Services:

Cal Coast Credit Union has partnered with SDSU to provide trusted financial education and resources to enhance students’ understanding of personal finance and how to successfully manage their finances while in college and throughout their lives. Cal Coast has been a long-time partner to SDSU and has served the community since 1929 when it was started by local educators to help improve the financial well-being of others.

Services

Cal Coast financial representatives are available for one-on-one Financial Education Sessions to meet with students and staff to answer questions related to personal finances. Please note the Cal Coast representatives cannot help you with questions related to financial aid, scholarships and student accounts/ billing. For that, please visit the Cal Coast Student Financial Center Virtual Zoom Help Desk (see link above).  

In-person workshops and webinars are available on an ongoing basis to students and staff on topics including budgeting, credit, student loans, saving & investing, and more. To request a workshop for a specific group, please fill out a Financial Workshop Request

Recorded webinars are free and available to students via our YouTube Channel - CalCoastCU -  www.youtube.com/calcoastcu 

iGrad

Students and staff have access to iGrad, your source for no-cost financial wellness and education. iGrad features dynamic and interactive financial tools, courses, and resources to deliver a highly personalized experience designed just for you. sdsu.igrad.com.