Welcome to Financial Aid & Scholarships!

The Financial Aid & Scholarships office at California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) is comprised of dedicated financial aid professionals committed to serving students by providing information to secure the necessary financial resources to meet educational goals. The types and amounts of financial aid CSUCI awards or recommends are subject to availability of funds, enrollment status and financial need. CSUCI students have a variety of financial aid programs available for assistance. Programs vary in eligibility criteria, aid amounts and repayment options.

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Channel Islands Federal School Code: 039803

Fall 2022 Student Emergency Grants FAQs (HEERF III-ARP Funds)

CARES Act: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Reporting


2024-25 Financial Aid Application Update

While the FAFSA and CADAA are traditionally available on October 1st each year, the 2024-25 applications will not be available until December 31, 2023. Learn more about FAFSA Simplification.

Better FAFSA Better CADAA

Click here to register for FAFSA and CADAA Completion Workshops (English & Spanish)


Important Reminders

  • Office, Phone and Counseling Hours:
    Regular Spring Hours beginning January 29: Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    Office Closed for Holidays: January 15, April 1, May 27
  • Can I make an appointment: You can set up a phone or zoom appointment with a financial aid counselor by calling or emailing our office at 805-437-8530 or financial.aid@csuci.edu.
  • When you complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) you may be selected for verification or required to submit additional documentation to resolve conflicting information.
  • If you are a FAFSA or CADAA filer and are required to submit additional documentation, you can securely upload the documentation through the Financial Aid Student Forms portal available through your myCI.

Please visit our Important Deadlines tab for additional information regarding important financial aid deadlines.

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