Financial Aid

2022-2023 Aid Year

2023-2024 Aid Year

Starting in the aid year 2023-2024, verification and other financial aid documents can be submitted online via CSUMB Student Forms. 

First-time users must complete a one-time account creation process. You will be asked for basic information to validate your identity so an electronic signature can be used on financial aid forms. Please ensure your first name, last name, date of birth, and social security number match exactly what you provided on your FAFSA/CADAA:

1. Go to CSUMB Student Forms
2. Click ‘Create Account’ link
3. Enter/confirm your student information
4. Click ‘Create Account’ button and log in

If you received Error Code 1010, please compare your log in information with what was provided on your FAFSA/CADAA.

If you do not see any action items on CSUMB Student Forms, please contact the Financial Aid Office.

Important: If you also received a Financial Aid Identification item on your OASIS “To Do List,” you must complete that identification requirement before you can log in to CSUMB Student Forms. To view your “To Do List”:

1. Log in to csumb.edu. From your Dashboard, click on OASIS 
2. In OASIS, navigate to Main Menu > Self–Service> Student Center
3. Your “To Do List” is located on the right-hand side of the Student Center Page

Priority Document Processing Due Date 

The priority document processing date to submit all documents for the 2024 Aid Year is April 21, 2023. You must meet this deadline to ensure priority for financial aid processing, potentially qualify for limited grant funding, and/or consideration for a payment extension. 

Documents are processed in the order received. Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing from the date your completed documents are received. During the peak period from March to August, processing can take up to 5 weeks. 

CSUMB School Code: 032603

If you have any issues with CSUMB Student Forms or would like alternate options to submit your financial aid documents, please please attend a Financial Aid Drop-In Counseling session on Zoom or contact us at financial_aid@csumb.edu.

Starting in the 2023-2024 aid year, verification and other financial aid forms can be viewed, completed, and submitted on CSUMB Student Forms.

When using CSUMB Student Forms for the first time, students go through a one-time registration process.

You will be asked for your first name, last name, date of birth, and SSN/Dream Act ID to validate your identity so electronic signatures can be used on financial forms. Please ensure the information provided matches exactly what you provided on your FAFSA/CADAA.

1. Go to CSUMB Student Forms
2. Click the ‘Create Account’ link
3. Enter/confirm your student information
4. Click the ‘Create Account’ button and log in

If you received Error Code 1010, please compare your log in information with what was provided on your FAFSA/CADAA.

After completing the one-time registration process, students will be able to log in using their CSUMB Single Sign On (SSO) credentials. 

If you do not see any action items on CSUMB Student Forms, or if you have nay issues logging in, please contact the Financial Aid Office. 

If you are interested in financial aid for the Summer 2023 semester, please join our counseling team in-person or over Drop-In Counseling hours. We must determine if you have remaining eligibility to help you pay for the Summer 2023 semester. Once you have met with a Financial Aid Counselor you must submit the Summer 2023 Financial Aid Request Form. 

There is still time to file your 2022-2023 financial aid application. Your financial aid eligibility is determined by the deadlines set by the FAFSA or the CA DREAM Act Application.   

Learn more about specific financial aid applications.

The Financial Aid Office offers drop-in counseling hours via Zoom for assistance with financial aid.

Drop-In Counseling Information

• Have your student ID ready
• Zoom sessions are one-on-one sessions with a counselor
• You be placed in a "Waiting Room" and will be allowed into the session once it is your turn
• During peak processing times, please be prepared for longer wait times

Fall 2023 SAP Workshops

If you received an email regarding SAP, please follow this link to view the Fall 2023 SAP Workshop Schedule. 

Summer 2023 SAP Workshops

If you received an email communication and you must submit an SAP Appeal, please email us at financial_aid@csumb.edu to request a workshop.  Please include your full name, student ID, and a time that works for you.  Please note our office is available for SAP Workshop appointments Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. 

For Extended Education, please email ee_financialaid@csumb.edu. 

Summer 2023 Exit Loan Information Workshops

If you received an email to complete an Exit Loan Information Workshop, please follow this link to view the Summer 2023 Exit Loan Information Workshops Schedule. 

Extended Education Only - Exit Loan Information, please follow this link Summer 2023 Exit Information Workshop Schedule Ext. Ed. 

If you received an email to complete an Exit Loan Information workshop and you are an Extended Education student please follow this link to view the Extended Education Summer 2023 Exit Loan Information 

For Extended Education, please email ee_financialaid@csumb.edu. 

Middle Class Scholarship Update 

MCS awards are being applied to student accounts, with fall portions disbursing soon for eligible students. Please check your email or your OASIS account to view your MCS information. MCS amounts may be adjusted before or after funds have been disbursed based on other financial aid you receive throughout the year and on the state funds appropriated for the program under California Education Code Section 70023.

Explore free online Financial Literacy Resources to help you find ways to finance your undergraduate and graduate education, as well as useful tools to improve your money management skills.

• Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)   
• Complete a CA DREAM Act Application (CADAA)
• Financial Aid Timeline
• Financial Aid Forms
• CSUMB Costs & Aid
• CSUMB Net Price Cost Calculator
• VA Benefits Information
• Manage your Cal Grant or Chafee Grant
• Policies
• Consumer Information
• CSU Cares Initiative