To be eligible to receive federal student aid, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
• Comply with Selective Service registration, if required (see www.sss.gov for more information)
• Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular (matriculated) student at SJSU. Open University students are not eligible for federal student aid.

This page contains the following information about financial aid.

• Applying/Reapplying for Financial Aid - The application process for applying for financial aid begins every year on January 1. Complete the appropriate application that corresponds to the academic year of attendance. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 2, for priority consideration.
• Seven Steps to Financial Aid at SJSU - Information on how to receive financial aid at SJSU?
• Determining Financial Aid Eligibility - Financial aid eligibility can be defined as the difference between the Cost of Attendance (or Budget) and Expected Family Contribution (EFC).
• Dependent Versus Independent - You are considered an independent student if you meet one or more of the federal criteria.
• Cost of Attendance - Information about Standard Student Budget Allowances.
• Academic Progress Policies - Students who receive financial aid are bound by these policies set forth by the SJSU Financial Aid and Scholarship Office.
• Tuition Fees - The following are fee schedules assessed to students attending SJSU.
• Special Circumstances - Sometimes, student's or parent's actual financial situation may change during the award year. Financial Aid Administrators may take into account these special circumstances.
• Wireless Laptop Project - The following describes SJSU's Wireless Laptop Project.
• Frequently Asked Questions - Be sure to read these questions which are commonly asked by students.
• Glossary - Common terms used in Financial Aid.