Resources

California Student Aid Commission

The California Student Aid Commission web site provides you information on Cal Grants.

Visit: http://www.calgrants.org/

Emergency Loan

Emergency loans are available in the Student Accounts Office, Sierra Hall, Room 119 to complete a paper Emergency Loan application. They can be reached at 909-537-5162.

Visit: https://adminfin.csusb.edu/olel/

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.

FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children's education records. These rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level. Students to whom the rights have transferred are "eligible students."

Visit: http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html

Federal Student Aid Guide

Funding Education Beyond High School: The Guide to Federal Student Aid is a comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education. Grants, loans, and work-study are the three major forms of aid available through the Department's Federal Student Aid office. Funding Education Beyond High School: The Guide to Federal Student Aid tells you about the programs and how to apply for them.

Visit: http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/index.html

Financial Aid Calculators

There are calculators that can help clarify how much college will cost, how much your family contribution may be, and your estimated financial aid eligibility.

National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) for Students

National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) for Students is the U.S. Department of Education's (ED's) central database for student aid. NSLDS receives data from schools, guaranty agencies, the Direct Loan program, and other Department of ED programs. NSLDS Student Access provides a centralized, integrated view of Title IV loans and grants so that recipients of Title IV Aid can access and inquire about their Title IV loans and/or grant data.

Visit: http://www.nslds.ed.gov/nslds_SA/

Student Aid on the Web

Student Aid on the Web site your source for free information from the U.S. Department of Education on preparing for and funding education beyond high school.

Visit: http://studentaid.ed.gov

U.S. Department of Education

Department of Education was created in 1980 by combining offices from several federal agencies. ED's mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. ED's 4,500 employees and $71.5 billion budget are dedicated to:

• Establishing policies on federal financial aid for education, and distributing as well as monitoring those funds.
• Collecting data on America's schools and disseminating research.
• Focusing national attention on key educational issues.
• Prohibiting discrimination and ensuring equal access to education.

For more information visit: http://www.ed.gov/students/

United States Department of Veterans Affairs

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs provides you information on Veterans benefits including the GI bill.

Visit: http://www.va.gov/ and http://www.gibill.va.gov/