Supporting Your Graduate Education
The Financial Aid & Scholarships Office at CSU Channel Islands is dedicated to helping students secure the financial resources needed to achieve their educational goals - whether through federal aid, scholarships, work-study, or military benefits. The types and amounts of aid available are subject to fund availability, enrollment status, and demonstrated financial need.
Financial aid disbursements for eligible students will be processed according to the Office of Financial Aid schedule. The Office of Financial Aid disburses funds according to the University academic calendar and timeliness of financial aid document submission. Please note that the program's academic calendar and the University academic calendar is the same. Students can accept partial amounts of financial aid if desired. Graduate students must minimally enroll in four (4) units per semester to be eligible for financial aid.
Applying for Financial Aid
Types of Aid Available
- Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans
- Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loans
- Scholarships
- Work-Study Opportunities
- State University Grant (SUG) Program
- Military & Veterans Educational Benefits
CSU Channel Islands proudly supports active-duty service members, veterans, and military-affiliated students in pursuing higher education. We encourage eligible students to explore Military Tuition Assistance (TA), VA education benefits, and other financial aid options to fund their graduate studies.
Click here for more details on military branch-specific tuition assistance programs.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Stay on track with key financial aid deadlines for scholarships, FAFSA/CADAA filing, document submission, disbursements, and payment due dates. CSU Channel Islands updates this page, https://www.csuci.edu/financialaid/important-deadlines.htm, each academic year, so we encourage you to review it regularly.
Contact Information
For personalized assistance or to schedule an appointment with a financial aid counselor:
- Phone: (805) 437-8530
- Email:financial.aid@csuci.edu
- Office Location:First Floor of Marin Hall
- Office Hours:
- Front Counter: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Phone Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Office Closed for Holidays: September 1, November 11, 27 & 28, December 25 to January 2, 2026.
* Office, phone and counseling hours are subject to change during peak processing times.
For more detailed information, visit the CSUCI Financial Aid & Scholarships website.
Note: Financial aid policies and availability are subject to change. Always refer to official CSUCI communications for the most current information.