How to Apply for Financial Aid

Students can apply for financial aid like grants or student loans using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

CSN uses your FAFSA information to determine your federal aid eligibility. Please be sure to list CSN in the School Selection portion of the FAFSA. Our Federal School Code is 010362.

These FAFSA videos provide quick easy help with the financial aid application process.

Additional assistance can be found by - reviewing How Financial Aid Works or by attending one of our FAFSA Workshops.

Check Your Financial Aid Status

After you have successfully submitted your FAFSA you can check on the status of your financial aid in your MyCSN. To do so;

1. Login to your MyCSN Student Center from the GoCSN Portal
2. Check all recent messages in your Communication Center
3. Address any items listed in your To-Do List
4. Ensure you have no negative Holds
5. Select “View Financial Aid” under Finances
6. Select the Aid Year you wish to view
7. Accept/Decline Awards as applicable