Responsibilities:
- Must complete all requested forms accurately
- Must use all financial aid received solely for expenses related to attending CSUB
- Must submit in a timely manner all additional documentation requested by the Financial Aid Office
- Must enroll for at least 6 credits (except for certain graduate programs which require 3 credits) to be eligible for most types of financial assistance
- Must understand the rules and conditions for any financial aid awards received
- Must complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN) and Entrance Interview the first time a loan is received at CSUB before the student is no longer enrolled at least half-time
- Must reapply for financial aid each award year before the published deadlines
- Must inform the university promptly of changes in name, address or e-mail address
- Must formally withdraw from the University if you cease attendance or notify the University if you never attend.
- Must check CSUB email account regularly
- CSUB utilizes the myCSUB portal as a mechanism to communicate and offer aid. By attending CSUB you are agreeing to utilize the portal, stay up-to-date on all 'To Do' items and accept, reduce, or decline aid via myCSUB
Have the right to:
- Know how financial need was determined
- Know how financial aid will be disbursed
- Request an explanation of offered aid in the financial aid package
- Refuse any aid offered
- Request an explanation of CSUB's refund policy
- Know what portion of financial aid must be repaid and what portion is a grant. If a loan has been offered and accepted, have the right to know the interest rate and loan repayment options and procedures
- Examine the contents of aid records provided a written request is made to CSUB's Financial Aid Office. Students may not review confidential records submitted by parents without the written consent of the parent whose information has been submitted.
- Request paper communication