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ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Federal Direct Loan Changes 

Beginning with the 2026–2027 academic year, changes in federal legislation will affect federal Direct Student Loan disbursement amounts for students enrolled less than full-time.

A student’s loan disbursement amount will be based on their enrollment level at the time the loan is disbursed. ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ enrolled less than full-time may receive a reduced annual federal Direct Student Loan amount.

For financial aid purposes, full-time enrollment is:

• 12 units for undergraduate and teaching credential students
• 8 units for graduate students
• 6 units for doctoral students

ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ enrolled below half-time are not eligible to receive a federal Direct Student Loan disbursement.

ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ who need assistance adding or selecting courses should contact their advisor. ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ should also review their enrollment carefully before the start of the term, since changes in enrollment may affect their loan eligibility or disbursement amount.

Note: Parent PLUS Loans are not subject to enrollment-based proration. However, the student must be enrolled at least half-time for a Parent PLUS Loan to be disbursed.

Middle Class Scholarship Estimates

Eligible undergraduate students may see an estimated Middle Class Scholarship included in their financial aid offer.

This amount is an early estimate intended to assist with financial planning and may change. Final Middle Class Scholarship eligibility and award amounts are determined by the ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵStudent Aid Commission.

The Middle Class Scholarship is typically finalized later than other financial aid programs. Final awards are disbursed after October 1 once the University receives confirmation from the ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵStudent Aid Commission.

The is available priority deadline for State Aid was March 2, 2026.  ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ seeking financial aid who have not applied are still encouraged to apply.  

Visit our ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ FAFSA / CADAA Support page.

Important Deadlines: Stay on top of important deadlines for enrollment, payments, aid applications, and more via Key Dates and Deadlines.

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During a time marked by significant changes to existing federal policies, the ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵState University is working diligently to assess the impacts to the institution and its students, employees and programs.

Although the federal policy landscape continues to evolve, the CSU remains committed to fulfilling its core mission: bringing the life-changing benefits of a Cal State degree to students from all backgrounds and walks of life, and ensuring the safety and well-being of all of its students and employees.

The latest resources and updates on a variety of federal issues that impact the CSU are available here:  .

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