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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

The Cal Grant is California's state-funded financial aid program that helps low- and middle-income students pay for college at CSU and other eligible institutions.

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

The FAFSA is the federal form required to determine eligibility for federal and most state financial aid programs at CSU.

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

The California Dream Act Application allows AB 540 eligible undocumented students to apply for state-funded financial aid, including Cal Grants.

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

Answer

The State University Fee is the systemwide per-unit fee that all CSU students pay and is the primary source of student fee revenue for the system.

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

California's College Fee Waiver for Veteran Dependents and National Guard members provides fee waivers to eligible active National Guard members attending CSU.

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