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California State University Northridge

Northridge, CA

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Tuition and Expenses

Cost of Attendance
In-state: $30,082
Out-of-state: $35,626
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $8,554
Out-of-state: $14,098
Room and Board
$16,188
Books and Supplies
$2,058
Other Expenses
$3,282
Payment Plans
Installment plan

Applying for Financial Aid

Financial Aid Office

Email
financial.aid@csun.edu
Web Site
Financial Aid Web Site
Net Price Calculator URL
Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline
Priority deadline March 2
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning April 1
Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms Required Cost to File
FAFSA
Code is 001153		 Free

Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid

Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants
4,747 (90.6%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
4,504 (94.2%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
4,504 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
Not reported
Average Percent of Need Met
Not reported
Average Award
$11,747
Need-Based Gift
Received by 3,740 (82.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $11,302
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 1,415 (32.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,961
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 735 (17.8%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift
735 (14.2%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $1,935

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants
24,707 (81.1%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
24,011 (97.2%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
24,011 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
Not reported
Average Percent of Need Met
Not reported
Average Award
$18,744
Need-Based Gift
Received by 20,269 (85.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $16,923
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 9,344 (42.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,049
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 5,176 (23.0%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift
5,015 (16.8%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,445

Borrowing

2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
44%
Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
$16,876
Parents of Students Receiving Aid
Not reported
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
Not reported

Financial Aid Programs

Loans

Federal Loans
Federal Perkins loans
State Loans
 
Other Loans
 

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
Non-Need–Based Available
None

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Mathematics, Social Sciences
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
 
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
Journalism/Publications, Music
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
 
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
Leadership
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
 
Special Characteristics Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
 

Employment

Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
Not reported

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