The Financial Aid Office helps you plan your finances and organize your resources to cover your college costs. Financial assistance is a resource designed to supplement the cost of education, and is not intended to be used as a student's sole means of income. The types and amounts of aid Cal Poly awards or recommends are subject to availability of funds, enrollment status, and financial need. Cal Poly students have a variety of financial aid programs available for assistance. Programs vary in eligibility criteria, award amounts, and repayment options.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: 2008-09 CERTIFIED LOAN DATA PROCESSED IN LATE AUGUST

The Financial Aid Office certifies Stafford and PLUS loans and then transmits the information in late August. First time Stafford Loan borrowers should check email for their Master Promissory Note (MPN) starting mid-August. The MPN is the contract between the borrower and the lender. More information on the MPN will be sent from EdFund via e-mail. Cal Poly begins loan processing in late-August. Cal Poly encourages you to check your emails often. For more information regarding loans, please go to the Loans page.

  Cal Poly Financial Aid Office
  Administration Building, Room 212
  San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0201