Because receiving financial aid involves both your home university and a government agency, it is important to allow six to eight weeks to complete the process–
So get your application started as soon as possible if you plan to use grants or loans to pay for tuition and school supplies.
Here’s how:
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1. Be Degree-Seeking
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2. Be at Least a Part-time Student
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3. Apply for Financial Aid
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4. Renew Your FAFSA Every Year
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5. Other Financial Aid Information
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6. Request for Verification
- CALL: 1-605-688-4695
- CALL: 1-605-658-6250
- CALL: 1-605-626-2640
- CALL: 1-605-642-6145
- CALL: 1-605-394-2274
- CALL: 1-605- 256-5152
If you have questions while completing these steps, check with the financial aid office of your degree-granting (home) university to make sure your application is completed properly. Click on your university below for the phone number:
What comes next?
Upon receiving notification of your financial aid award, call CUC (605-773-2160) to arrange an office visit to complete and/or return the necessary form in order to accept your financial aid.
For more information, use the Contact CUC form in the lower right corner of this page to get some answers within 24 business hours. Or call us (M-F, 8 am-5 pm) at 605-773-2160, or email us at sdsu.cuc@sdstate.edu. We’re happy to help.