Paying for College (Financial Aid)
Cal Coast Student Financial Center
The Cal Coast Student Financial Center is responsible for preparing and communicating information on financial aid. This office helps students apply and receive all types of financial aid as well as offer SDSU-administered scholarships. A listing of external scholarships (scholarships available to SDSU students but not administered by SDSU) is also available on the website.
Aztec Scholarships Website is for qualified students will be matched to multiple scholarships through a single application. The general application for fall/spring 2025-2026 academic year opens March 10, 2025.
SDSU Scholarship Application Deadlines
| Application Opens | Application Deadline | Funding Awarded to Recipients | Award Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | Priority deadline is TBA* Final deadline is TBA |
Fall 2025 | Academic Year: 2025-2026 |
What is the difference between loans, work study, grants, and scholarships?
- A loan must be repaid to the lender plus interest.
- Work study allows students to apply for and receive a work study job where the income earned is taxable.
- Grants and scholarships do not have to be repaid.
Graduate Students
Financial Aid Information for Graduate and Doctoral Students.