Financial Aid Overview
Students who want to apply for federal student aid will need to complete the . When completing the FAFSA, be sure to list SDSU's school code (003471). SDSU's priority date for submitting the FAFSA is March 1.
FAFSA Next Steps
Each student who completes the FAFSA will receive a financial aid offer from SDSU detailing the student's financial aid package. Financial aid packages may include loans, grants, work-study and scholarships. Students are notified when their financial aid offer is ready to view and students can then access it online through a student's . The notification will be sent to students via email to their Jacks email account.
View our applying for aid page for in-depth instructions on each step.
More Financial Assistance
To find out more about financial aid at SDSU, please see types of aid, financial aid frequently asked questions and cost estimate.
If your income in the current year will be significantly less than it was last year, please visit the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships to speak with a financial aid adviser.
Contact the financial aid office if you have additional questions or special circumstances that you want to discuss.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Release
SDSU complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. If a student is enrolled at SDSU and a parent wants to be able to discuss the student's financial aid with our office, we must have a on file that is signed by the student.
