Financial Aid
Financing Your College Education
Your Cal U education is one of the most important investments you and your family will ever make, but paying for college often seems overwhelming. The Financial Aid Office at California University of Pennsylvania is here to help. Approximately 90% of all Cal U students receive financial aid, usually in some combination of loans, grants, scholarships and work-study jobs. Every student who applies to Cal U is given careful consideration, and the University determines the amount and type of financial aid assistance you need based on federal, state and institutional guidelines. The goal of our office is to ensure that courteous, timely and accurate financial aid services are delivered to all students seeking assistance.
How Financial Aid Works
When it comes to paying for a college education, you and your family will be expected to contribute as much as you can from your own income, savings and assets. To ensure fairness, all post-secondary institutions across the country use the same Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine a student's Expected Family Contribution (EFC). After the University receives the results of your FAFSA form, they will assemble a financial aid package that addresses your remaining need. There are four primary sources of financial aid - the federal and state government, the University, and private agencies. Use the links on this page to find out more about the types of aid and how to apply for and receive financial aid.
We Are Here To Help
If you have questions, you can reach us Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m at (724) 938- 4415, finaid@calu.edu or office visit. No appointments necessary.
In most situations you can speak with our knowledgeable Financial Aid window/phone staff (Kathy Sheets, Financial Aid Management Technician, Katie, Graduate Assistant Counselor, Levi, Graduate Assistant Counselor, Melissa, Graduate Assistant Counselor and Tiffany, Graduate Assistant Counselor). For more complex Financial Aid situations, we have an on-call counselor, Traci Necciai, Financial Aid Representative.
Scholarships: Brian Tolle
Important Links
2012-2013 Financial Aid Award Information
2012-2013 Federal Grant Funding Changes
More Information
Online Loan Entrance and Exit Counseling
Dates and Deadlines
March 15
Scholarship deadline - FAFSA must be filed earlier
May 1
Scholarship applications due - only for selected scholarships
May 1
File FAFSA before this date for priority consideration for financial aid.
May 1
PHEAA State Grant Deadline - FAFSA must be filed earlier.
