Browse by topic below. Each form includes information about why you should use the form and how to complete and submit it. Depending on the form, it will be available as a PDF, an e-Form, in DocuSign, or in MyCSULB Student Center.
PDFs are available to download using Adobe Acrobat Reader. Due to potential compatibility issues with various operating systems, we highly recommend that you install Adobe Acrobat Reader to use our PDF forms.
| Form (Link) | Description |
|---|---|
| CSU Nonresident Tuition Exemption Request (PDF) | Students who do not meet the requirements for California resident status but may qualify for the AB540/AB2000 nonresident tuition fee waiver should submit this form to the Residence Specialist. Eligibility criteria is included in the PDF. |
| CSU Residence Questionnaire (PDF) | Students should submit this form to the Residence Specialist in order to correct reported residency information or request a residence reclassification to California resident status. |
These forms are for financial aid applications for the 2023-2024 academic year, including summer sessions.
| Form (Link) | Description |
|---|---|
| Summer 2024 Loan Request: Graduate Student (Webform) | Complete this form if you plan to enroll at CSULB for the Summer 2024 semester and would like your loan eligibility evaluated. |
| Summer 2024 Loan Request: Undergraduate and Teaching Credential Students (Webform) | Complete this form if you plan to enroll at CSULB for the Summer 2024 semester and would like your summer loan eligibility evaluated. |
| Summer 2024 Loan Request: Private Loan (Webform) | Complete this form if you plan to enroll at CSULB for the Summer 2024 semester and have applied for a Private Loan. |
These forms are for financial aid applications for the 2024-2025 academic year.
| Form (Link) | Description |
|---|---|
| SAP Appeal - Disqualified After Warning (Webform) | Students who fail to meet the GPA and/or Pace of Progress SAP Standard for 2 consecutive semesters are considered to be ineligible to receive financial aid. You should submit this form, if you wish to appeal your status of Disqualified After Warning. |
| SAP Appeal - Disqualified After Academic Warning (Probation) (Webform) | Students who fail to meet the GPA and/or Pace of Progress SAP Standard after 1 semester on SAP Probation are ineligible to receive financial aid. You should submit this form, if you wish to appeal your status of Disqualified After Academic Warning (Probation). |
| SAP Appeal - Maximum Time Frame (MTF) (Webform) | You should submit this form if you have been disqualified from receiving financial aid due to exceeding the 150% of your program length (Maximum Time Frame). |
| Chafee Student Success Plan (PDF) | If you are a Chafee-recipient who did not meet SAP standards for 2 or 3 consecutive semesters, you must meet with EOP staff to develop a plan for improving your academic progress and/or update an existing plan to remain eligible for Chafee grant funding. |
| Chafee Reinstatement Petition (PDF) | If you are a Chafee-recipient who did not meet SAP standards for 4 or more consecutive semesters, you must meet with EOP staff to petition for reinstatement of Chafee funding eligibility. |
You should complete this form if you have additional expenses that are not being considered in your academic year Cost of Attendance. Make sure to review the eligible categories on the form.
Note that during peak summer processing periods, Cost of Attendance Adjustment Requests will be reviewed within two months of receipt.
You should complete this form if you are currently considered a dependent student for financial aid purposes, but believe you have exceptional circumstances which warrant a review of your dependency status for 2023-2024.
If you have already been approved for a Dependency Override, you do not have to submit this form to re-affirm your circumstances for 2024-2025.
***PLEASE NOTE: The US Department of Education is not allowing any Colleges and Universities to make changes to FAFSA Data until July 2024. As a result, these appeals will begin processing in mid July.***
If you or your family's financial situation has significantly changed from 2022 (the tax year used on your 2024-2025 aid application), you may request a re-evaluation of your aid eligibility using more current income information. Make sure to review and follow all instructions listed on this form.
Note that during peak summer processing periods, Income Appeals will be reviewed within two months of receipt.
***PLEASE NOTE: The US Department of Education is not allowing any Colleges and Universities to make changes to FAFSA Data until July 2024. As a result, these appeals will begin processing in mid July.***
The purpose of this form is for reconsideration of the Pell Grant award based on post-Census enrollment changes due to administrative error or the repayment of a Pell Grant overpayment.
Do not complete this form if your family has experienced a change in income and/or circumstances and would like these circumstances to be taken into account in the evaluation of your financial aid eligibility. You should instead submit the 2024-2025 Income Appeal eform.