CSU CSU Financial Aid and Tuition

Question 1

What is the name of the state grant program that provides financial aid to low-income California residents attending CSU?

Accepted Answer

Cal Grant

Answer

Pell Grant

Answer

Golden State Scholarship

Answer

CSU Access Award

Question 2

What federal financial aid form must CSU applicants complete to be considered for most grants, loans, and work-study programs?

Accepted Answer

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

Answer

CSS Profile

Answer

CADAA (California Dream Act Application)

Answer

SAR (Student Aid Report)

Question 3

Which California financial aid application is specifically available to undocumented AB 540 students who are not eligible to file the FAFSA?

Accepted Answer

California Dream Act Application (CADAA)

Answer

Cal Grant Alternative Form

Answer

CSU Equity Aid Application

Answer

State Student Aid Form (SSAF)

Question 4

What is the term for the CSU fee that all students pay each semester or quarter, covering basic enrollment costs separate from campus-specific fees?

Accepted Answer

State University Fee

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Tuition Surcharge

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Academic Services Fee

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Mandatory Campus Charge

Question 5

What is a CSU fee waiver commonly offered to California National Guard members called?

Accepted Answer

College Fee Waiver for Veteran Dependents and National Guard

Answer

Military Tuition Assistance Program

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Cal Vet College Aid

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Armed Forces State Grant

Question 6

What financial aid concept describes the difference between the total cost of attendance and the amount a student and family are expected to pay?

Accepted Answer

Financial need

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Expected Family Contribution

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Unmet need

Answer

Cost gap