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

Scholarship Fest is happening now!

The CPP scholarship application cycle runs from October 1- March 2 of every year. Admitted students should log in to the Bronco Scholarship Portal (BSP) and begin applying to the various scholarship opportunities being offered across campus. 

Additional Tips: 

  • Utilize on-campus resources such as the Learning Resource Center (LRC) for feedback on drafted essay prompts.  
  • Consider reviewing our website for information and resources specific toOutside Scholarships. Additional outside scholarship opportunities can also be accessed at the top of the Outside Scholarships page by clicking onOpportunitiesand then selectingExternal.   

Feel free to email scholarships@cpp.edu with any questions and we will be happy to assist you!  

Important Dates and Deadlines

Oct 28 2024

MCS Awards Added to Student Aid Packages

Eligibility review completed and MCS begins being added to aid package for eligible students

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 FAFSA and CADAA Applications Open

Submit your FAFSA or 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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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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