To receive most types of financial aid at CSUB, a student must:

• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen
• Have a valid Social Security Number
• Register with Selective Service, if required
• Not be in default or owe an overpayment on previous federal aid or have borrowed over student loan limits
• Not have had federal aid suspended due to a drug conviction
• Be admitted to a CSUB degree or Teacher Credential program
• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
• Be enrolled at least half-time

Additionally, each aid program has its own eligibility requirements, such as financial need or state of residency.