Financial Aid

Apply for Financial Aid

The first step in the financial aid process is completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You must file a FAFSA every year in order to receive your financial aid. Click here for more information.

Types of Financial Aid

When you apply for financial aid, you are applying for gift aid (scholarships and grants) and self-help programs (Federal Work-Study and loans). Click here for more information.

Your Awards

The financial aid award letter explains the types of financial aid and amount of assistance you are expected to receive at Cleveland State for a particular academic year. Click here for more information.

Keep Your Financial Aid

You should plan ahead and be prepared to take the necessary steps needed to meet the requirements in order to keep your financial aid. Click here for more information.

Standards of Academic Progress

THERE ARE SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO THE STANDARDS OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP) POLICY EFFECTIVE FALL SEMESTER 2011. PLEASE PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THESE CHANGES, CLICK THE SAP LINK TO LEARN MORE. Click here for more information.

Scholarships

Scholarships do not have to be repaid and are based on many factors, including academic merit and/or financial need. Click here for more information.

Student Employment

Cleveland State's Student Employment Program is administered by the Financial Aid Office. The program is designed to assist matriculating students in financing their education, developing essential job skills and enhancing their University experience. Click here for more information.

Other Financial Options

Additional resources are available to assist you in financing a college education. Click here for more information.