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Applying for Federal Financial Aid 

• To receive federal financial aid, complete the FAFSA at 
• Submit your FAFSA by March 1 to avoid any unnecessary delays
• Include SDSU’s school code on your FAFSA (003471)
• It can take 2-4 weeks for SDSU to receive a completed FAFSA
• If additional documentation is required, you will be notified by email to your Jacks email account

Financial Aid Awards

• You will be notified by email to your Jacks email account when your financial aid awards are available
• Your awards can be viewed and accepted online through 
• Students who already have a bachelor’s degree are not eligible for Federal Pell Grants

Payment of Tuition and Fees and Refunds

• Financial aid will be paid directly to your student account
• If your financial aid exceeds your charges for the term, you will receive a refund 
• To expedite your refund, set up direct-deposit on your  account by clicking the Direct Deposit Refund link under the Financial Information section

Schedule of Financial Disbursement

• Funds that are ready to disburse will be paid to your account at the start of the term
• The Cashier’s Office will email you when the funds have been applied to your account and again when your refund is generated if you qualify for a refund

Additional Information

• If you need additional loans to help cover your costs, go to Private and Alternative Loans  and click on FASTChoice to view private and alternative lender options
• If you feel that have additional expenses (such as childcare or commuting costs) that are not reflected in your cost of attendance, please email SDSU Financial Aid.