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📣 Middle Class Scholarship (MCS) Update: 📅 Bulldogs, we have an updated timeline to share with you. We’re hopeful that ...
10/08/2026

📣 Middle Class Scholarship (MCS) Update:

📅 Bulldogs, we have an updated timeline to share with you. We’re hopeful that MCS disbursements will begin by the end of October, a little later than the early October timeline we originally shared. This is our goal, and we’ll keep you posted as timing is confirmed.

We know you’re planning around these funds, and we appreciate your patience while our team works to get your scholarship to you.

🐾 What happens next? Your MCS Only Hold will be removed before disbursement. Your scholarship will first apply to outstanding university charges for the term, and any remaining funds will be refunded to you.

📣 Get ready, Bulldogs! The 2027–2028 financial aid applications are open now! Complete these two steps by the March 2, 2...
10/01/2026

📣 Get ready, Bulldogs! The 2027–2028 financial aid applications are open now!

Complete these two steps by the March 2, 2027 priority deadline:

1️⃣ Submit either the FAFSA or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA)—you only need to complete one.
Find them here:
FAFSA👉 studentaid.gov
CADAA👉 dream.csac.ca.gov

2️⃣ Complete the Fresno State General Scholarship Application to be considered for scholarship opportunities.
Find the Fresno State General Scholarship Application here 👉 bit.ly/fresno-state-scholarships

Apply early and don’t miss out on potential financial aid and scholarships! 🐾🎓

Today, September 17, is Constitution Day! 🇺🇸Join faculty from the College of Social Sciences for an engaging discussion ...
09/17/2026

Today, September 17, is Constitution Day! 🇺🇸

Join faculty from the College of Social Sciences for an engaging discussion about how the Constitution has shaped our country over the past 250 years.

📍 Library, Room 3212
⏰ Today from 12:00–1:30 p.m.

We hope to see you there!
Fresno State Political Science

Middle Class Scholarship (MCS) UpdateHere’s what to expect this fall:🔷End of September: MCS awards will be updatedIf you...
09/10/2026

Middle Class Scholarship (MCS) Update

Here’s what to expect this fall:

🔷End of September: MCS awards will be updated
If you currently see an estimated MCS award, it will be reviewed and repackaged. If you remain eligible, the estimate will be replaced with your official MCS award.
Remember: Estimated awards may change. Your official award amount is based on eligibility determined by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC).

Don’t currently see an estimated award? If CSAC determines that you are eligible, your official MCS award should appear around the end of September.

🔷Early October: MCS disbursements begin
Before your scholarship disburses, the MCS Only Hold will be removed from your account. Your MCS will then be applied to any outstanding university charges for the term. If funds remain after those charges are paid, the remaining amount will be refunded to you.

📚 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

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