CSUSB Alert: Power has been restored to the San Bernardino campus; normal operations will resume Friday, July 26th.

Power to the San Bernardino campus has been restored as of 9:55 a.m. Normal campus operations will resume Friday, July 26th. Essential staff with questions on whether to report should contact their appropriate administrator. Facilities Management will be working to check all building systems including HVAC, elevators and fire alarms. If power has not been restored in your work area when you return, please report that to Facilities Planning and Management at (909) 537-5175. The Palm Desert Campus remains open and operational.

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FAFSA Simplification

The 2024-2025 FAFSA is Changing!

Embarking on your journey through higher education can be exhilarating, yet navigating the financial aspects can often seem daunting. Fortunately, the process is becoming more straightforward and more accessible!

Students

The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships at California State University, San Bernardino, is excited to announce significant improvements to the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). With the FAFSA Simplification Act, the application has undergone its first major redesign in over four decades. This transformation aims to streamline the process, making it easier and more efficient for students and families to apply for federal student aid.

Key changes include reducing the number of questions from over 100 to less than 50, shifting from the Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) to the Student Aid Index (SAI), and enhancing features in the online application, allowing students to list up to 20 schools. These modifications are designed to expand access to federal student aid and simplify the application experience.

Don't miss out on these essential updates. To learn more about how these changes can benefit you and for detailed information on the new FAFSA and California Dream Act Application (CADAA) process, visit our dedicated page at https://www.csusb.edu/financial-aid/fafsa-simplification. Stay informed and prepared for your financial aid application – a crucial step towards achieving your academic goals.