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About the FAFSA Application
We recommend that all students complete their applications by March 2nd each year because this is normally the priority deadline for both the Free Application for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the California Dream Act Application (CADAA).
- Important Update for the 2025-2026 FAFSA Application: Federal Student Aid has implemented a phased roll out for application access and submissions. The application was available to limited users as of October 1, 2024. Important Beta testing will be completed October 1, 2024 through November 2024. Based on this, Federal Student Aid anticipates the full launch of access to all applicants by December 1, 2024.
- 2025-2026 Priority Filing Period: December 1, 2024 - March 2, 2025
For students considering enrolling in Graduate or Professional Programs: We also recommend that those considering graduate or professional programs complete the financial aid application by the priority filing deadline, even if they are unsure of which institution they will attend. Completing the application is important because eligibility for financial aid resources can vary between universities.
CSUDH School Code: 001141-00
The 2025-2026 FAFSA will become available on December 1st, 2024.
The California priority application deadline for the 2025-2026 FAFSA will be May 3, 2025.
The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) has provided additional information and resources for Mixed-Status Families 2025-26.
You are in a mixed-status family if:
- You are a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen AND
- Your parent(s) or spouse (FAFSA contributors) do not have a Social Security number (SSN).
CADAA for Mixed-Status Families | California Student Aid Commission
A variety of video resources are available on the Federal Student Aid YouTube Channel.
Multi-year tuition increase for the CSU
On Sep 13, 2023, the California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees approved a multi-year tuition increase that began with the 2024-2025 academic year. Please note that the tuition increases apply to all 23 CSU campuses. As part of the CSU system, CSU Dominguez Hills must also manage this increase for the next academic year.
For more information, please view the Multi-Year Revenue Sustainability plan.
The multi-year tuition increase will benefit current and prospective students in three important ways:
- Provide the necessary resources for each university to further the CSU’s core values of
equitable excellence and access; - Provide tuition stability and predictability for students and parents; and
- Enhance financial aid and affordability for those students with the greatest financial need.
Full time undergraduate students saw a tuition increase of $342 for the 2024-2025 academic year, or $171 per term. The tuition increase took effect in the 2024-2025 academic year. Visit the Multi-Year Tuition Increase FAQ website to view the new tuition rates from academic year 2024-25 through 2028-29.
Undergraduate students eligible for California state financial aid programs such as the State University Grant (SUG) and Cal Grant (CG) saw an increase of $342 for the 2024-2025 academic year to cover the total tuition increase. Meanwhile, the Middle-Class Scholarship (MCS) covered a portion of the tuition increase. Students eligible for federal financial aid programs such as the Pell Grant and the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) will not see an increase in these federal aid programs to accommodate the tuition increase. Pell Grant and FSEOG are federally funded, and do not cover increases to state tuition. In addition, please note that Pell Grant and FSEOG eligibility are based on your student need and enrollment status.
We encourage you to continue to apply for financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) each year until you graduate with your degree.
- 2025-2026 Priority Filing Period: December 1, 2024 - March 3, 2025
Remember to always apply as soon as the applications become available so that your eligibility can be determined, and you receive the maximum amount of financial aid.