Financial Aid and Scholarships
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Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships

The Cal Poly Pomona Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships provides students with the financial resources and related services necessary to achieve their educational goals. We are committed to providing accurate, user-friendly, responsive, and respectful service to students and their families.  

We administer federal, state, and university aid and scholarship programs in accordance with applicable policies and regulations while striving to be an innovative and service-minded department. We also provide outreach and access services in collaboration with other university departments and the community. 

School code: 001144

FAFSA Update

2025-26 FAFSA Now Available!

The 2025-26 FAFSA is now available (as of November 19, 2024)! Submit your FAFSA by March 3, 2025 for the 2025-26 academic year (Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Summer 2026).

The 2025-26 CADAA application will still open on December 1, 2024.

Additional Tips: 

  1. Complete Your Section
    Log in at studentaid.gov and start your 2025-26 FAFSA
    .  
  2. Invite Your Contributors
    Once you've done your part - invite your contributors to do their part!
  3. Sign and Submit
    Make sure your FAFSA says "In Review." This means it was successfully submitted for review.

Important Dates and Deadlines

Nov 19 2024

2025-26 FAFSA Application Opens

The 2025-26 FAFSA is available as of November 19, 2024. Submit your FAFSA by March 3, 2025 for the 2025-26 academic year (Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Summer 2026).

Nov 25 2024

Deadline to Submit SAP Appeal (Fall Eligibility)

Students will are financial aid (SAP) disqualified must submit appeal by this date for consideration for financial aid for Fall 2024.

Dec 01 2024

2025-26 CADAA Applications Open

Submit your CADAA by March 3, 2025 for the 2025-26 academic year (Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Summer 2026)

Dec 11 2024

Deadline to Accept Loans - Fall Only Students

Last date to accept any Direct or CA Dream Loans for students attending Fall 2024 only.

Financial Aid and Scholarships virtual drop in

Virtual Drop-In

Have a question for the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships? Use our new queue to request virtual or in-person advising. Click on the link below to join our queue. For virtual advising, you will receive a message with a Zoom link when we're ready for you. 

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Undergraduate

Financial aid opportunities like scholarships, grants, loans and work study help make your Cal Poly Pomona education a possibility. Paying for your college education doesn’t have to be a guessing game. We’re here to walk alongside you as you navigate costs and financial aid options. Take a look at how financial aid works. 

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Credential

Students interested in pursuing teaching as a career, have chosen a noble profession. Like all college-bound students, however, they face the obstacle of paying for their education. Fortunately, there are many programs that make college more accessible to students who have chosen to embrace this critical need career path. 

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Graduate

At Cal Poly Pomona, we understand that pursuing a graduate degree takes great commitment and sacrifice. That’s why we’re equally committed to helping make your graduate studies affordable. The scholarships, grants and loans available for graduate students vary; take a look at the information specific to you, including details on eligibility, deadlines and more. 

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Financial Wellness

Many students do not have the opportunity to learn financial skills in school or at home. Cal Poly Pomona is committed to providing resources for our students on how to manage money and create financial freedom

Summer Financial Aid

Attending summer at Cal Poly Pomona is a great way to make up credits, make up a class you may have dropped, or just get ahead in your coursework and completing your degree! Financial aid may be available to help cover some of the costs of taking classes during the summer.
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Contact Us

finaid@cpp.edu (Financial aid questions)
scholarships@cpp.edu (Scholarship questions)
Virtual Drop-In Queue (Zoom or in-person advising)
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Location

Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships
Student Services Building 121
Cal Poly Pomona
3801 West Temple Ave.
Pomona, CA  91768
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