There are changes coming to the financial aid process, and we want to share the following information with you. 

Due to the implementation of new federal aid regulations, there will be some significant changes for financial aid starting with the 2024-25 academic year. The purpose of the changes is to simplify the application for students and parents as well as to increase the number of students that may be eligible for Financial Aid. Because of the new federal aid regulations, the release of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the DREAM Act Application (CADAA) for 2024-25 will be delayed.

Traditionally, the FAFSA and the CADAA are released on October 1 for you to complete and submit for the following academic year. However, due to the National and State regulation changes, there is a delay in when the FAFSA and CADAA applications will be available to students and parents.

Additionally, due to the delay in the availability of the 2024-25 applications, the priority filing deadline of March 2 has been extended, and the priority deadline will now be April 2, 2024.

We are here to assist and support you through this process. Visit the Financial Aid Important Updates website that is dedicated to the changes for the upcoming 2024-25 financial aid applications and processes. Check in often for updates and financial aid workshop schedules!

While the website is the best way to keep up with new information, we will also keep you updated through your Sac State email account, so be sure to check your MySacState account for upcoming news and announcements.

For any questions, please visit the Student Service Center (SSC) in Lassen Hall, Room 1000 for assistance.

Thank you!
Financial Aid & Scholarships Department