Welcome to Financial Aid & Scholarships!
The Financial Aid & Scholarships office at California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) is comprised of dedicated financial aid professionals committed to serving students by providing information to secure the necessary financial resources to meet educational goals. The types and amounts of financial aid CSUCI offers or recommends are subject to availability of funds, enrollment status and financial need. CSUCI students have a variety of financial aid programs available for assistance. Programs vary in eligibility criteria, aid amounts and repayment options.
Channel Islands Federal School Code: 039803
Fall 2022 Student Emergency Grants FAQs (HEERF III-ARP Funds)
CARES Act: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Reporting
2024-25 Financial Aid Application Update
The FAFSA Simplification Act aims to simplify the federal aid application process by reducing the number of form questions and using direct data exchange with the IRS. The act also expands eligibility for Federal Pell Grants and removes certain barriers for students.
At the CSUCI Financial Aid & Scholarships office, we are committed to keeping our campus community informed. We will be posting additional resources and sharing important updates regularly, so be sure to check back in with us. Learn more about FAFSA Simplification.
Click here to register for FAFSA and CADAA Completion Workshops (English & Spanish)
Important Reminders
- Office, Phone and Counseling Hours:
Located in the Enrollment Center (Sage Hall, Room 1020)
Fall 2024 Front Counter hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Office Closed for Holidays: November 11, 28, 29 - Can I make an appointment: You can set up a phone or zoom appointment with a financial aid counselor by calling our office at 805-437-8530 or emailing financial.aid@csuci.edu.
- When you complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) you may be selected for verification or required to submit additional documentation to resolve conflicting information.
- If you are a FAFSA or CADAA filer and are required to submit additional documentation, you can securely upload the documentation through the "Financial Aid Student Forms" portal available through your myCI.
Please visit our Important Deadlines tab for additional information regarding important financial aid deadlines.