Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships

IMPORTANT UPDATE!

The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships would like to inform you of a delay in the disbursement of Federal Direct Loan funds for the Fall 2026 semester.

The delay is due to system upgrades and regulatory changes being implemented by the U.S. Department of Education, which are impacting how colleges process and transmit federal loan information.

What you need to know:

Eligible federal student loan disbursements are expected to begin on or about August 18, 2026.
This delay will NOT have an impact on your enrollment status.
No action is required unless our office contacts you directly.
Please continue to monitor your MyCoyote email and Student Center for updates.

We understand that many students rely on their financial aid to help cover tuition, books, housing, and other educational expenses. We sincerely apologize for this delay and appreciate your patience as we work to process loan funds as quickly as possible.

Financial aid is constantly evolving. As new information and regulations emerge, we are committed to keeping our community informed and empowered. Learn more about the financial aid updates and changes for Fall 2026.

Financial Aid Changes for Fall 2026 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act)

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Welcome and Thank You for Visiting Our Website

The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at CSUSB provides students and their families with information about financial aid resources and facilitates funding in an accurate and timely manner to assist students in pursuing their educational goals.

Whether receiving our services and support via telephone or in-person, our mission is to ensure your financial aid experience supports you in completing your college degree or teacher certification within a reasonable time frame and with minimal loan indebtedness. While federal regulations do require that you and (if dependent) your parents contribute towards your college expenses, as professionals, we focus on your financial needs not covered by your expected family contribution(s) and also based on your meeting aid program eligibility requirements. We strive to maximize your financial aid awards with grants, scholarships, low-interest student loans with easy repayment terms, and other types of resources.

By working together and supporting the quality education you receive at CSUSB, you can stay on track towards completing your undergraduate degree within four years. Please take the time to review our website information designed to ease your transition into college. Feel free to seek our help if you have financial aid questions. We are here for you throughout the year!