Financial Aid & Scholarship Office, CSU, Chico
Regional & Continuing Education (RCE) Fundable Programs
General Financial Aid Guidelines
CSU, Chico students enrolled in the RCE Professional MBA program, BS Computer Science Online, MS Computer Science Online, or the MA Math Education programs, may be eligible for federal financial aid only. State aid (Cal Grant, State University Grant) and fee waivers (including Cal-Vet fee waivers and employee fee waivers) are not available for these programs.
How to Apply
Students in programs eligible for funding may apply for financial aid by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). There is no cost to apply. You must complete a new or renewal FAFSA for each academic year for which you will be enrolled. When completing the FAFSA, students must include CSU, Chico in Step 5. Chico State’s Federal School Code is 001146.
Financial Aid Eligibility for Specific RCE Programs
See the chart below to determine your financial aid eligibility based on classification and program plan.
| Program of Study | Program Plan | Enrollments Requirements | General Financial Aid Eligibility |
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| Master’s Degree | Professional MBA, Computer Science Online, Math Education | Minimum of 4 units (half-time); full-time is 8 units |
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| Bachelor’s Degree |
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Minimum of 6 units (half-time); full-time is 12 units |
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Additional Financial Aid Information for RCE Students
RCE fees are not state-supported university registration fees. Therefore, state aid (Cal Grant, State University Grant) and fee waivers (including Cal-Vet fee waivers and employee fee waivers) are not available for these programs.
Aid for students in RCE fundable programs will be set up on a semester-by-semester basis, after you have enrolled in your coursework. We need to verify that you have maintained satisfactory academic progress each semester (passed a minimum of 75 percent of units attempted) before we can release future aid.
CSU, Chico processes Stafford loans through the U.S. Department of Education Direct Loan program. You must be enrolled at least half-time to qualify for these loans. As long as you have not defaulted on previous student loans, and you have not reached the aggregate loan limits, you will qualify. Please view information on Direct Loans.
Disbursement Timeline
Once you are admitted into your program, your financial aid can be set up based on your eligibility and enrollment. You will be notified by e-mail of your financial aid offer. You will need to access your Student Center through the portal to accept, reduce or decline your financial aid offer. You will also need to check your Student Center to determine if there is anything on your to do list that you must complete for funds to be disbursed.
Fee payment can be deferred if you have a completed financial aid file and a financial aid offer for the semester which will cover your charges. When financial aid funds are disbursed, fees are deducted from your award, and any remaining amount will be either directly deposited into your checking account or sent to your mailing address.
The preferred method for receiving your aid is via electronic fund transfer (EFT), and we highly recommend it. To authorize EFT, download a form at Student Financial Services. If you have not signed up for EFT, a check will be sent to your mailing address.