Financial Aid

Financial Aid & Scholarships (Current Students)

Financial Aid & Scholarships General Information:

• Website: csusb.edu/financial-aid
• Email: financialaid@csusb.edu
• Phone: 909-537-5227
• Social Media - IG: @csusbfa

Schedule a Financial Aid appointment

Edith Passi
Financial Aid Advisor
RG-203H
(760) 341-2883 x78143
Email Edith

Financial Aid Walk-in Hours (Summer 2026):

Monday: 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Tuesday: 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Thursday: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-4:30 p.m.

Friday: Closed

Note: Walk-In hours may vary due to special events and campus activities.

The appointment scheduling link is currently under development and will be available soon. In the meantime, please utilize our walk-in hours or contact us by phone or email for assistance with any financial aid questions or concerns. (909) - 537-8143 or pdcfinancialaid@csusb.edu

• Financial assistance is available to help with your educational expenses.  For detailed information about the application process and policies, visit the CSUSB Financial Aid website.
• Walk-ins or prescheduled appointments
• California State University, San Bernardino Scholarships

Additional Resources

Financial Aid

• FAFSA procedures, application, entrance/exit, promissory note, status, general information. For priority, apply between January 1st and March 2nd.California State University, San Bernardino's institutional code is: 001142
• Dream Act Application and Dream_Act_Info
• William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (DL)
• Master Promissory Note
• Entrance & Exit Counseling
• California Student Aid Commission Programs
• Cal Grant Award Status Award, APLE Program, California State Funded Award Programs including Scholarshare, Cheney Grant, etc.

• California Student Aid Commission
  
  Bridging the Gap

  As a result of generous grants from the Auen Foundation and the H.N. & Frances C. Berger Foundation, the Bridging the Gap fund is here to help students who are struggling with uncommon financial stress to overcome and continue to persist in achieving their college goals. We know well that sometimes an unexpected circumstance or a financial burden is just enough to make it impossible for a student to finish a semester, complete a key course, or participate in a required out-of-class learning opportunity. This fund will provide financial support for up to $1,500.00 per academic year to alleviate the concerns of an IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY CRISIS that may prevent a student from continuing to attend the university. Please note that these funds cannot be used to pay tuition.

  Students are eligible for support if they meet all of the following criteria:

• Must be a CSUSB Palm Desert Campus full-time student during the semester in which they apply;
• Must live in the Coachella Valley;
• Must demonstrate an emergency financial hardship;
• Must be in good academic standing; and
• Must meet with a PDC financial advisor prior to filling out the application to discuss all other financial aid options.
  
  Students must apply via the online Bridging the Gap application form.