Getting Started: Undergraduate
Help for Parents
Authorization to Release Information
In order to provide financial information to anyone but the student, CLU must have a completed release on file. The purpose of this release is to allow CLU to provide parents and other interested parties information regarding student account status. Download FERPA Authorization Form (PDF file). This form should be completed and submitted to the Student Accounts Office.
Applying for Financial Aid
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) collects demographic and financial information about the student and his or her family and calculates an Expected Family Contribution (EFC). Apply for your own Personal Identification Number (PIN) at www.pin.ed.gov to electronically sign the FAFSA. Students will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) once the FAFSA is completed. Data from the FAFSA is sent to the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) to determine if the student is eligible for a Cal Grant.
Understanding College Costs
Please click here for more information.
Balance after Financial Aid
To help cover the remaining balance, there are four options:
- Pay by semester or Monthly Payment Plan
- Federal Parent PLUS Loan
- Alternative Loan (one of the student’s loan options)
- Additional Outside Scholarships Opportunities
It is also possible to combine any of these options to cover the remaining balance.
Student Accounts
Please visit the Student Accounts website for more information on:
- Semester Plan
- Monthly Payment Plan
- Electronic Statements and Payment Opportunities
- Authorizing Users for Electronic Account Access
