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If you plan to attend SF State (or any college) during the 2027–28 academic year, you can now submit your financial aid application.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): studentaid.gov
California Dream Act Application (CADAA): dream.csac.ca.gov

California students: remember to apply by March 2! Even if you aren't sure what aid you may qualify for, get your application submitted by the California priority deadline.

Need help with the application? Join us for an upcoming Fin Aid Friday on Zoom:

• October 30 | 2–3 p.m. 2027-28 Financial Aid Application Walkthrough
• November 13 | 2–3 p.m. 2027-28 Financial Aid Application Walkthrough
• December 11 | 2–3 p.m. 2027-28 Financial Aid Application Walkthrough for Parent Contributors

More info + Zoom links:
https://financialaid.sfsu.edu/fin-aid-fridays

SFSU students should include the SFSU School Code: 001154

And don't forget your friends! If you know someone who's in college or planning to attend next year, remind them it's FAFSA time! Send the text. Drop it in the group chat. Be that friend.

2027–28 FAFSA/CADAA season is officially underway!

Planning to apply for scholarships for 2027–28? Now is a good time to begin preparing before scholarship season gets into full swing.

Join us this Friday at 2 PM on Zoom for a very useful Fin Aid Friday! We’ll be talking about best practices to apply for scholarships, including tips to help you put together stronger applications and prepare for the upcoming 2027–28 scholarship cycle.

📅 This Friday
⏰ 2:00 PM
💻 Zoom: https://financialaid.sfsu.edu/fin-aid-fridays

Whether you’ve applied for scholarships before or have no idea where to start, join us to get some practical tips before the 2027–28 opportunities start rolling out.

🐊 Get a head start now so Future You isn’t scrambling later!

Hey Gators! Hope your Fall has started off with a bang! If you are still trying to figure out how to cover your Fall 2026 balance (before the 9/21 tuition payment deadline), we recommend joining us for tomorrow's Fin Aid Friday to learn more about student and parent loan options that may be available to help pay for the semester/academic year.

We’ll talk about the different types of loans, how they work, and things to consider before borrowing. We’ll also leave time for your financial aid questions!

📅 Friday, September 4
💻 Join us on Zoom
⏰ 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Fin Aid Fridays are open to all SFSU students and their supporters. Come with questions!

🔗 More info & Zoom link: financialaid.sfsu.edu/fin-aid-fridays

The San Francisco State University Office of Student Financial Aid is hiring (2) graduate student assistants for immediate employment!

If you're an SFSU graduate student looking for on-campus work, this is a great opportunity to gain professional experience while working with a supportive team.

Position highlights:

• Immediate start
• On-campus employment
• Flexible scheduling around classes
• Valuable higher education/student services experience

Find more information, requirements, and steps to apply, search job # 1162818 on Handshake: https://sfsu.joinhandshake.com/login

Feel free to share with any SFSU grad students who may be interested!