Cost to Attend
What does COA stand for?
Cost of Attendance
What division is Financial Aid & Scholarships a part of?
Division of Student Affairs
How many units do you need to be enrolled in in order to get the amount on your Financial Aid Offer as an undergraduate?
12 units (full-time)
What does SAP stand for?
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Which department on campus handles student refunds?
Student Financial Services (SFS)
Name 1 component of the COA
Housing
Books & Supplies
Food & Housing
Miscellaneous
Name 2 departments that are park of the Division of Student of Affairs?
Which student dependency status requires parent information to be included on the financial aid application?
Dependent Student
Name 1 SAP Standard students must meet at CSUDH
GPA
Unit completion
Unit cap
What financial aid program does ROSA oversee?
Scholarships
Give another name for COA
budget
What is the name of the Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships?
Nick Valdivia
My grandma raised me for most of my life. Would I put her information on the FAFSA since she supports me?
No. Only biological or adoptive parent(s) provides information on the FAFSA/CADAA.
What is the completion percentage that students must adhere to for SAP?
Minimum of 66.67%
What do I do if I have an unusual circumstance?
Speak to a financial aid representative for next steps.
List 3 categories for the Housing & Food component of the COA
Commuter
On Campus
Off Campus
Name the FA&S staff member who's office is in TWIC?
Craig Kusunoki
FAFSA and CADAA priority deadline for the 2024-25 aid year
April 2 2024
What is the Maximum Timeframe/Attempted Unit Cap for an undergraduate student to receive aid?
150% of 120 units or 180 units
Name a federal financial aid program
Federal Pell Grant
FSEOG
Direct Loans
Federal Work Study
What is the maximum amount a student can earn in terms of financial aid awards?
up to the COA
finaid@csudh.edu
If both parents of a student are divorced and did not re-married, whose information should be reported on the FAFSA?
Parent who provided more financial support
What can students do if they want to get financial aid after being disqualified due to SAP?
Submit a SAP Appeal
Name 1 reason why my aid would change
Dependency status change
Awarded additional grant funds
SAP status