Financial Aid & Scholarship Office
Welcome! Our dedicated team is here to support you every step of the way - from applying for financial aid to maintaining your eligibility. Questions? Please reach out to us at 530-898-6451 or email finaid@csuchico.edu for help.
Our school code is: 001146. Be sure to list Chico State when completing the FAFSA(opens in new window) or CADAA(opens in new window).
Important Changes - One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Effective July 2026)
Read about upcoming changes to federal student aid under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including new loan limits and eligibility rules that generally take effect July 1, 2026, and how some students may be able to keep their current loan terms if they meet certain requirements.
Hot Topics!
- 2026-27 Financial Aid Offers: We are anticipating our financial aid offers for the upcoming school year will be out by the end of March.
- Course Auditor FAQ: Course Auditor checks the classes you register for against your Degree Progress Report (DPR) to see if they count toward your degree. Financial aid can only pay for courses that are required for your graduation. See Course Auditor FAQ (PDF) for more information.
- For Staff - New Process: Payments to Students processing now utilizes Softdocs and is no longer submitted to the Financial Aid & Scholarship Office via a TDX ticket. Submit your payment form to us through this link: Softdocs Payments to Students
Reach out for financial aid help
Quick Questions
Phone 530-898-6451: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 AM - 4 PM
Lobby - Student Services Center 250: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 AM - 5 PM
Financial Aid Email: finaid@csuchico.edu
Scholarships Email: scholarships@csuchico.edu
Zoom Drop-In with Financial Aid Advisor
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 11 AM to 12 PM
Financial Aid Advisor Appointments
Appointments in person, by phone, or by Zoom - call 530-898-6451 to schedule.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 9 AM to Noon and 1:30 - 4:30 PM
- last morning appointment starts at 11:30 AM
- last afternoon appointment starts at 4 PM
Important Dates & New Information
- 2026-27 financial aid offers(opens in new window) will be out in late March
- 2026-27 appeals(opens in new window) will open in May
Award Guide
The award guide is a multi-page PDF document outlining everything you need to know regarding your financial aid.