Complete the FAFSA online
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa
- Apply January 1 through March 2 for priority consideration
- Applications submitted after March 2 will be awarded based on available funds
- Renew your FAFSA every year
- CSU Channel Islands school code: 039803
Answering question incorrectly will delay award processing
A Financial Aid Guide for Credential Students (PDF, 190KB) has been provided to help avoid delays.
Submit Required Documents
The information submitted from your FAFSA will be electronically transmitted to the University by the U.S. Department of Education. CSU Channel Islands will receive the information and review your FAFSA to determine if any additional documents (i.e. tax returns, citizenship documents, etc) are needed. The most common reason additional documents are needed is to satisfy verification requirements. You will receive an email if additional documentation is needed.
Accept or Decline your Awards
Once your file is complete, and if you have been admitted to the Credential Program, you are ready to be awarded financial aid through our automated packaging process. Students will receive an email directing them to their myCI online student account. The offer lists the applicant’s budget and tentative Financial Aid offer. You will be able to review and accept or decline your awards.
Important Reminders:
- You will not be awarded until you are fully accepted into the Pre-Credential or Credential Program
- For financial aid purposes, 12 unit enrollment is considered full-time and 6 unit enrollment is considered half-time
- You must be enrolled at least half-time to receive financial aid
- Pre-Credential and Mild to Moderate Level II Credential students are loan eligible only