Fresno State Financial Aid and Scholarships

Fresno State Financial Aid and Scholarships Come see us in the North Lobby of the Joyal Administration building!

📚 Don’t forget to certify your class participation!By September 21, 2026, all degree-seeking students must:✅ Acknowledge...
08/25/2026

📚 Don’t forget to certify your class participation!

By September 21, 2026, all degree-seeking students must:

✅ Acknowledge the Fresno State Code of Academic Integrity
✅ Confirm participation in every class in My Fresno State

Added a new class? Be sure to return to the Class Participation Certification section and complete the process for that class, too.

We encourage you to complete this as soon as possible! Please contact our office if you have any questions. 🐾

📞 Our phone lines are especially busy right now, and the call queue may remain full throughout the day. The wait time ca...
08/24/2026

📞 Our phone lines are especially busy right now, and the call queue may remain full throughout the day. The wait time can be long, so please be patient with us.

Our team is answering calls as quickly as possible and giving each student the time and support they need. If you’re waiting to speak with us, please know we haven’t forgotten about you—we appreciate your patience and look forward to helping you! 💙

Recently saw a Financial Obligation Hold on your account even though you have a Fall Fee Deferment? Don’t worry! Student...
08/24/2026

Recently saw a Financial Obligation Hold on your account even though you have a Fall Fee Deferment? Don’t worry! Student Accounts has resolved the issue, and the hold has now been removed.

This did not affect your financial aid eligibility or awards, and there is nothing you need to do.We’re sorry for any confusion or concern this may have caused!

If you still have a financial obligation hold, you can reach out to Student Accounts at 559.278.2876 to find out more information.

🚨 Financial Aid Update! 🚨Waiting on a Parent PLUS or Graduate PLUS Loan? We know you’re ready to see those funds! 💸🎓Due ...
08/18/2026

🚨 Financial Aid Update! 🚨

Waiting on a Parent PLUS or Graduate PLUS Loan? We know you’re ready to see those funds! 💸🎓

Due to changes with OB3, we’re experiencing a delay in awarding Parent PLUS and Graduate PLUS loans. We anticipate that awarding will begin within the next few weeks. ⏳

💙 Thanks for hanging in there with us! Our team is working to get these loans awarded as soon as possible.

Stay tuned for updates! 📣✨

🎓 Are you a student receiving Cal Grant and are supporting a child or dependent? You may qualify for up to $6,000 in add...
08/14/2026

🎓 Are you a student receiving Cal Grant and are supporting a child or dependent? You may qualify for up to $6,000 in additional Cal Grant funding! 💰

The Students with Dependent Children (SWD) Access Award provides eligible students with dependent children additional financial support on top of their base Cal Grant award.

✨ You may qualify if you:
👶 Have a child or legal dependent under age 18
🏠 Provide more than half of their financial support, including food, housing, or other needs
🎓 Receive a Cal Grant A or B

Eligible students can receive up to $6,000 through the SWD Access Award in addition to their base Cal Grant.

📝 How to apply:

1️⃣ Submit your FAFSA or CADAA
Complete a financial aid application each year and answer the dependent-support question accurately based on your circumstances.

2️⃣ Submit your GPA or qualifying test score
Make sure CSAC receives your high school GPA, college GPA, or qualifying test score.

3️⃣ Create a WebGrants 4 Students account
About a week after submitting your FAFSA or CADAA, create your account and complete the SWD Certification Form to certify that you have a child or dependent under 18 who receives more than half of their financial support from you.

💡 Don’t miss out on financial aid that could help support you and your family!

🔗 Visit WebGrants 4 Students or for their FAQ, visit:https://www.csac.ca.gov/sites/default/files/2025-09/SWD-FAQ-for-Students.pdf

Were you enrolled in Summer 2026? If so, your Fall 2026 financial aid may be delayed by approximately one week.Before Fa...
08/13/2026

Were you enrolled in Summer 2026? If so, your Fall 2026 financial aid may be delayed by approximately one week.

Before Fall aid can be disbursed, we must confirm that students who attended during the summer are meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements. We can’t complete this review until Summer 2026 grades become official on August 18.

⏳ What this means: If you attended Summer 2026, please allow approximately one additional week for your Fall financial aid to be reviewed and disbursed.

We appreciate your patience while we complete these required SAP reviews! 💙
For more information on the SAP policy, visit 👉https://bit.ly/fresnostatesap

We’re currently experiencing a high volume of calls, emails, and in-person visits as we prepare for Fall disbursements n...
08/13/2026

We’re currently experiencing a high volume of calls, emails, and in-person visits as we prepare for Fall disbursements next week.
Our team is working as quickly as possible to assist each student. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this busy time! 💙❤🐾

🍎The 2026-27 Golden State Teacher Grant (GSTG) application opened on Monday, August 10, 2026. 🍎For more information on ...
08/13/2026

🍎The 2026-27 Golden State Teacher Grant (GSTG) application opened on Monday, August 10, 2026. 🍎
For more information on this opportunity and/or to apply, visit the GSTG Program Student Portal here: https://gstg.csac.ca.gov/

🎓 Middle Class Scholarship UpdateIf you have this hold on your account, it is because you may be eligible for the Middle...
08/12/2026

🎓 Middle Class Scholarship Update

If you have this hold on your account, it is because you may be eligible for the Middle Class Scholarship (MCS). You might already have an estimated MCS award on your account. The MCS can be impacted by your enrollment and other aid that you are getting, so we do not disburse it until after census each semester. Once we finalize your MCS eligibility with the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC), this hold will come off and your estimated MCS award will be an official award, ready to be disbursed!

💰 MCS awards are expected to disburse toward the end of October.

🚨No action is needed from you, and the hold on your MCS will not keep your other aid from disbursing next week and it does not affect class registration.🚨

📢 New Office Hours Begin August 3!Starting Monday, August 3, our Financial Aid and Scholarships Office will have updated...
08/01/2026

📢 New Office Hours Begin August 3!

Starting Monday, August 3, our Financial Aid and Scholarships Office will have updated hours.

🏢 Office Hours • Monday–Friday • 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

📞 Phone Hours • Monday–Friday • 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Whether you have questions about your financial aid, need help with a To Do item, or want to connect with our team, we're here to help.

💙 See you soon, Bulldogs!

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