Welcome to Financial Aid & Scholarships!
The Financial Aid & Scholarships office at º£½ÇÉçÇø (º£½ÇÉçÇøCI) 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 º£½ÇÉçÇøCI offers or recommends are subject to availability of funds, enrollment status and financial need. º£½ÇÉçÇøCI 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
2025-2026 Financial Aid Application Update
The California state priority deadline for financial aid has been extended to April 2, 2025! Both the U.S. Department of Education and the California Student Aid Commission have
confirmed the extension for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Now is the time to complete your financial aid application:
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- California Dream Act Application (CADAA)
Don’t miss out—apply today to ensure you’re considered for the maximum financial aid available!
Click here to register for FAFSA and CADAA Completion Workshops (English & Spanish)
- Wednesday, March 5, 2025 (10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.) - El Dorado
- Wednesday, March 12, 2025 (10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.) - El Dorado
- Thursday, March 13, 202 (3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.) - El Dorado
- Wednesday, March 19, 2025 (10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.) - El Dorado
- Monday, March 24, 2025 (3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.) - El Dorado
- Friday, March 28, 2025 (1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.) - El Dorado
- Wednesday, April 2, 2025 (10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.)- El Dorado
Important Reminders
- Office, Phone and Counseling Hours:
Located in the
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: March 31 & May 26 - 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 .
Please visit our Important Deadlines tab for additional information regarding important financial aid deadlines.