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CSUF Grants | CSUF - Office of Financial Aid You are now inside the main content area Show / Hide Left Navigation Menu State University Grant (SUG) The State University Grant (SUG) program provides need-based awards to eligible undergraduate and graduate/post baccalaureate students who are California residents or otherwise determined as eligible, such as AB 540-eligible students.
It is funded by the State of California and administered by the California State University. The grant is designed to pay either part-time or full-time based on units of enrollment. Doctoral programs (EDD and Nursing) are not eligible for the State University Grant.
Eligibility and Enrollment Requirements application by March 3 rd priority deadline (extended to April 2, 2025 for 2025-26 Academic Year). Submit all requested documents for verification by due date established on the Student's Center 'To Do List'. Have a Student Aid Index (SAI) of: Undergraduate: $6,000 or less Reminder : SAI limit is subject to change every academic year.
Continuing students must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress . enrolled in 7 or more units , there is no change to the SUG award, since the State Tuition Fee remains the same. enrolled in 6 units , the amount of the SUG award is adjusted to reflect the half-time State Tuition Fee.
enrolled in less than 6 units , the student is not eligible for the SUG award. Mini Census: The Office of Financial Aid will use student's enrollment at this date (t ypically the second week of the semester) to determine SUG eligibility as s tudents will no longer have their tuition charges reduced. SUG will be adjusted to match tuition fee between mini census and university census.
An evaluation of final enrollment for a semester is at the University Census date (this is last day of the add or drop period by permission, which typically occurs on the fourth Friday of the semester). What can impact SUG eligibility Students who are pursuing a second bachelor’s, masters, or credential are not eligible for the State University Grant.
This limitation applies to the completion of a previous degree received at CSU, Fullerton or any other college/university. Students who receive tuition/fee waivers, vocational rehabilitation or sponsored tuition/fee waivers Recipient of the State University Grant in one year does not guarantee the award for subsequent years due to availability of funds.
State University Grant awards are limited based on the number of units a student has earned and the published length of their academic program. Students enrolled in a stand-alone Certificate Program are not eligible to receive the State University Grant.
SUG for Undergraduate Students (first) Undergraduate degree are eligible to receive a State University Grant award up to the maximum Maximum Earned Units for SUG Award 150 units * (All future transfer earned units are counted) Transfer Students - Transferring less than 75 earned units 150 units* (CSUF Earned Units + Transfer Earned Units) Transfer Students - Transferring 75 or more earned units * The following coursework is not counted toward the undergraduate unit limit: Pre-Baccalaureate or Remedial coursework that does not carry baccalaureate credit.
Test credit (AP, IB, etc.) and Military credit. Grades: F, WU, AU, NC, I, RP and W SUG for Credential Students (first) Credential are eligible to receive a State University Grant award up to the length of their program while enrolled as a Post-Baccalaureate Credential student. The maximum includes all earned units from a prior credential program and any applicable transfer units.
The maximum does not include any units completed in a non-credential post-baccalaureate degree program (Master's or Doctorate). Disbursement Requirements for SUG Actual Units of Enrollment Requirement 7 or more units of enrollment * Tuition Fee can be found on Student Business Services SUG for Graduate Students (first) master’s have an earned unit maximum of 125% of the published unit requirement for their degree.
To calculate 125% of your degree units, multiply the total units required for your degree by 1. 25. Doctoral programs (EDD and Nursing) are not eligible for the State University Grant.
For the majority of Master's Degree at CSUF, students are eligible to receive a State University Grant award for a maximum of 37. 5 total earned units. How To Calculate SUG Maximum Unit Earned Eligibility for Your Master Program Example Chart Units Requires for Degree SUG Maximum Earned Unit Limit (125% of Units Required for Degree) 30 times 1.
25 = 37. 5 units 45 times 1. 25 = 56.
25 units This maximum includes all earned units from the term of admission to a graduate degree program and any applicable transfer units. The maximum does not include units earned while classified as a Credential or Second-baccalaureate student. Actual Units of Enrollment Requirement 7 or more units of enrollment * Tuition Fee can be found on Student Business Services.
Starting with the 2026-27 school year, undergraduate students with the highest financial need may receive a State University Grant (SUG) Living Expenses award of up to $800 per semester . Teaching credential, Masters, and Doctoral students are not eligible for this grant. The specific details for the SUG Living Expenses award are being updated.
In the meantime, please review the general eligibility requirements listed below.
To be eligible, students must: Must be a first-time freshman or a new transfer student Meet standard SUG (tuition) eligibility requirements Submitted FAFSA by March 3rd or CADAA by the March 2nd priority deadline Be a CA resident or CADAA AB 540 student Have a Student Aid Index (SAI) of -1500 The standard SUG is designed specifically to cover the tuition fee.
A student awarded a Cal Grant or a Tuition Fee Waiver which already covers the tuition is not eligible for the standard SUG (tuition), however, they may still be eligible for the SUG Living Expenses award to help with costs like housing, food, and books. Disbursement Requirement: Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 units in the semester to qualify for the $800 amount.
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is funded by the State of California and the California State University.
The program serves as a primary vehicle for the CSU in increasing the access, academic excellence and retention of California’s historically undeserved students (low income, First Generation College), thus working in the spirit and abiding by the legislative intent that originally established the program in 1969 and maintaining the innovation inherent in the program.
Admitted to CSUF through the EOP Program California Dream Act Application by the priority deadline Student Aid Index less than $1,200 Demonstrate financial need Maximum EOP Annual Award at CSUF Disbursement for EOP Grant Visit After Applying for Aid for information on disbursements.
Doctorate of Education (EdD) Fee Grant The Doctorate of Education (EdD) fee grant is a need-based award available to eligible Doctoral students enrolled in the year-round Ed. D. Program with specializations in Pre-K-12 Leadership and Community college Leadership.
The EdD Fee Grant is funded by a set aside portion of the tuition revenue coming into the campus from the Doctoral programs. The grant covers a portion of the Doctorate Tuition fee. Eligibility and Enrollment Requirement or CADAA application for 2025-26 Academic Year.
Submit all requested documents for verification in a timely manner, listed on Student's Center 'To Do List'. Students must be California Resident or AB540-eligible. Have a Student Aid Index (SAI) at 50% or less of the academic year costs.
SAI limit amount changes every year based on the actual cost for the academic year. Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 units. Continuing students must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress .
The EdD Fee grant is available for the Fall, Spring and Summer. Effective 2025-26 aid year, Fall and Spring EdD Fee grant is awarded at the start of the academic year, and the summer grant is awarded at the start of the summer term. Since EdD Fee grant is awarded at or close to the start of the semester, students must plan to use loans, set up a payment plan or pay tuition and fees out of pocket by their Titan payment deadline.
Students who receive tuition/fee waivers, vocational rehabilitation or sponsored tuition/fee waivers are not eligible. Recipient of the EdD Fee grant in one year does not guarantee the award for subsequent years due to availability of funds. Disbursement for EdD Fee Grant Visit After Applying for Aid for information on disbursements.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Fee Grant The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) fee grant is a need-based award available to eligible Doctoral students enrolled in the year-round DNP Post-Master’s Program and the DNP with a concentration in Nurse Anesthesia program. The DNP Fee Grant is funded by a set aside portion of the tuition revenue coming into the campus from the Doctoral programs.
The grant covers a portion of the Doctorate Tuition fee. Eligibility and Enrollment Requirement or CADAA application for 2025-26 Academic Year. Submit all requested documents for verification in a timely manner, listed on Student's Center 'To Do List'.
Students must be California Resident or AB540-eligible. Have a Student Aid Index (SAI) at 50% or less of the academic year costs. SAI limit amount changes every year based on the actual cost for the academic year.
Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 units. Continuing students must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress . The DNP Fee grant is available for the Fall, Spring and Summer.
The Fall and Spring DNP Fee grant is awarded at the start of the academic year, and the summer grant is awarded at the start of the summer term. Since DNP Fee grant is awarded at or close to the start of the semester, students must plan to use loans, set up a payment plan or pay tuition and fees out of pocket by their Titan payment deadline.
Students who receive tuition/fee waivers, vocational rehabilitation or sponsored tuition/fee waivers are not eligible. Recipient of the DNP Fee grant in one year does not guarantee the award for subsequent years due to availability of funds. Disbursement for DNP Fee Grant Visit After Applying for Aid for information on disbursements.
Visit our FAQ's for additional questions. Master of Business Admin (MBA) Fee Grant The Master of Business Administration (MBA) fee grant is a need-based award available to eligible students who are enrolled in graduate business programs. The MBA Fee Grant is funded by a set aside portion of the Professional Fee revenue coming into the campus from professional programs.
Students pay the Professional Program fee ($303) on a per unit basis in addition to the registration and tuition fees. The MBA Fee Grant covers the Professional Program Fee for the following business programs: Master of Business Administration (M. B.
A.) Master of Science (M. S.)
program in Accountancy Master of Science (M. S.) program in Accounting and Finance Master of Science (M.
S.) program in Information Technology Master of Science (M. S.)
program in Information Systems Master of Science (M. S.) program in Taxation or CADAA application for 2025-26 Academic Year.
Submit all requested documents for verification in a timely manner, listed on Student's Center 'To Do List'. Students must be California Resident or AB540-eligible. Have a Student Aid Index (SAI) of 15,000 or less.
SAI limit amount is subject to change every academic year. Continuing students must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress . The MBA Fee grant is available for the Fall, Spring and Summer.
The Fall and Spring MBA Fee grant is awarded at the start of the academic year, and the summer grant is awarded at the start of the summer term. Since MBA Fee grant is awarded at or close to the start of the semester, students must plan to use loans, set up a payment plan or pay tuition and fees out of pocket by their Titan payment deadline.
Students who receive tuition and professional fee waivers, vocational rehabilitation or sponsored tuition/professional fee waivers are not eligible. Recipient of the MBA Fee grant in one year does not guarantee the award for subsequent years due to availability of funds. Disbursement for MBA Fee Grant Visit After Applying for Aid for information on disbursements.
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