The mission of the Office of Financial Aid is to increase opportunities for student access to and success in higher education by helping students and their families seek, obtain, and make the best use of all financial resources. Through financial literacy and guidance, we support incoming students in making a successful
transition to college. Furthermore, we contribute to the University’s retention efforts by providing on-going assistance to our continuing students to help make their academic endeavors attainable. While complying with Federal, State, and Institutional regulations and guidelines, we ensure equity and consistency in the delivery of funds to students.Mission
Goals
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The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships is committed to supporting the University’s strategic directions including focusing on recruitment, retention, graduation, and employability through efficient delivery of student aid. The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships assists students in pursuing their educational goals by educating students, parents and the community about federal, state, institutional and private aid opportunities, which allows students to focus on academic success by removing financial barriers.
Goals
- Package financial aid to support the University's mission to recruit and retain a high quality, diverse class.
- Maximize sources of governmental, institutional, and private funding for students.
- Provide personalized, timely, quality service to our customers and each other.
- Educate the public and policy leaders about student funding needs.
- Promote effective student money and debt management.
- Expand and enhance opportunities for student employment.
- Manage our office with integrity and fiscal responsibility.
The Financial Aid and Scholarship Office (FASO) supports the mission and vision of Chico State in its student centered approach, and by providing funds and financial guidance to enable student access to higher education.
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Our Mission Statement
Through a sincere commitment to all students and their families, we strive to eliminate financial and other barriers to higher education. We make a conscious effort to reach out to those with exceptional economic and educational needs. We are dedicated to providing high-quality service in a fair, sensitive, and confidential environment to all individuals, regardless of background, culture, or lifestyle.
Objectives
To accomplish this mission, the FASO establishes the following program objectives:
- Process aid packages efficiently, in an accurate and timely way.
- Make timely disbursements of aid to all eligible students.
- Provide quality advising services by addressing individual student needs, responding to student inquiries in a timely manner, and providing quality publications.
- Use rationing devices to ensure limited, finite funds are provided to students who demonstrate the greatest financial need.
- Employ professional judgment to ensure access to financial aid in unusual cases.
- Comply with all federal, state, and local regulations, laws, and policies in the administration of financial aid and scholarship programs.
Financial Aid Principles
The Financial Aid and Scholarship Office at CSU Chico adheres to the Statement of Ethical Principles of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), and the principles and practices as prescribed by the U.S. Department of Education, the California Student Aid commission, the California State College Chancellor’s Office, and Chico State policy in determining eligibility for federal, state, and private financial aid programs.
Financial Aid History and Scope
Chico State began participation in the federal student assistance programs in the early 1960’s. The University has participation agreements for the following programs:
Federal Grant Programs
Federal Pell Grant
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher
Education Grant (TEACH)
Federal Work-Study Program
Federal Loan Programs
Federal Direct Stafford Loan Program
Federal Perkins Loan Program
The University further participates in various state programs administered through the California Student Aid Commission and the CSU Chancellor's Office. These include:
California Student Aid Commission
Cal Grant
Chafee Grant
Middle Class Scholarships
CSU
Chancellor's Office
State University Grant
Educational Opportunity Grant
Graduate Business Grant (MBA Fees Grant)
Alternative Loans
In combination, the University processes federal Title IV, state, and university awards for approximately 11,500 students receiving over $130 million from all programs annually.