Quick Fin. Aid question

Colleges and Universities A-Z California State University - Long Beach
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<p>Hey CC,</p>

<p>Just curious but my EFC is 0 and the FAFSA paperwork was finalized a little more than a week ago (10 days?) and my.csulb.edu showed that all the paperwork had been completed yesterday.</p>

<p>When should I get news of my aid package?
Thanks in advance.</p>

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<p>It’s hard to predict, but I would assume some time soon considering school starts in less than 4 weeks.</p>

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<p>Mine says august 18th but I’m a grad student. It’s probably all the same though.</p>

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<p>hmmm when i go to accept /decline award package this is what i see:
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<p>were your screens similar before your aid package came out?
i’ll wait till thursday and then give them a ring on friday morning if nothing appears by then… don’t wanna hassle them too much about it.</p>

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<p>It should be posting soon. Sometimes it takes a while for things to get updated in the system. You should also receive your award letter in the mail. Don’t worry about hassling them. If you have questions make sure to ask as soon as possible; they’re there to assist you.</p>

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<p>@bowlhead, dont remember what mine said before posting. If you are worried just call them and ask. never hurts</p>

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<p>i actually don’t have a permanent address so everything i get from csulb i am pretty much left in the dark about when things are sent via mail so i rely exclusively on internet access. </p>

<p>i’ll wait till friday and then give them a call regarding my status!
thanks for the response cc 8)</p>

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<p>great news cc a little update:</p>

<p>here is my breakdown of what they are giving me:</p>

<p>Federal Pell Grant Grant: 5,550.00
State University Grant: 5,472.00
Direct Sub Stafford Loan 1 Loan: 5,500.00
Direct Unsub Stafford Loan 1: 6,518.00</p>

<p>quick question … did any of you guys receive a Cal grant? I got it 3 years ago when I did my first year of CC and got a cal grant B but because i didn’t file for fafsa for the next 2 years I’m unsure if I qualify for a Cal grant. My thinking is that a Cal grant = State University Grant?</p>

<p>second question: i can view this information but it won’t let me “accept / decline” awards … do i have to wait some more?</p>

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<p>yeah you have to wait more.</p>

<p>i received cal grant b and state university grant. theyre seperate grants.</p>

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<p>^among other grants and aid. my state grant was over 5k after the revised financial aid came through and my stripend for cal grant b since this was my first year recieving it as im a freshman was like 1k around i think?</p>

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<p>oooh thanks for the information.
can’t wait to get school started and find a place to live in LB lol.</p>

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<p>Just to clarify, a Cal grant is separate and different from State University Grant.</p>