One-on-one, from the start.
Our Financial Aid counselors want to make sure a Cal Lutheran education is affordable for you. They will work with you individually to help maximize your financial aid award and guide you through the decision-making process.
With our wide range of scholarships and financial assistance, we can help crunch the numbers — so you don't have to feel alone in this process.
Recent Announcements
- March 7, 2025: CSAC has extended the state Cal Grant deadline to April 2, 2025.
- February 26, 2025: The FAFSA/CADAA priority deadline is extended to April 2, 2025.
- January 7, 2025: View Updated instructions on how to submit the 2025-26 FAFSA for students and contributors without a Social Security Number.
- December 16, 2024: If you require FAFSA assistance in other languages please visit FAFSA Support in Other Languages.
- November 19, 2024: The 2025/26 FAFSA and 2025/26 CADAA is now open to all students!
- June 1, 2024: The FAFSA has been streamlined and redesigned. Review the changes here along with other tips to succesfully complete the FAFSA.
What to Expect After Completing Your FAFSA
- Please allow 3-5 business days for your FAFSA to be transferred to Cal Lutheran.
- You will receive an email confirmation from Cal Lutheran that your FAFSA has been
received.
- If more than 3-5 business days have passed, feel free to contact our office for a status update.
- After your FAFSA has been received, review your checklist on myCLU self-service and verify that you do not have any missing verification items available to complete.
Financial Aid Offer Timeline
- Newly Admitted & Transfer Students
- Cal Lutheran is releasing offers to new undergraduate admits with completed FAFSA's.
- Contact the Financial Aid office at 805-493-3115 (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm) or finaid@CalLutheran.edu.
- Continuing Students
- If you are a continuing student with questions about your aid offer, please reach out to our office.
- Contact the Financial Aid office at 805-493-3115 (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm) or finaid@CalLutheran.edu.
Veteran's Benefits
We're a Yellow Ribbon University, so you’ll receive the benefits you need for your education. Learn more
Find Scholarships
Browse grants and a variety of scholarships for academic merit, need, talent, and more.
Learn About Loans
Cost of attendance may be offset by scholarships, grants and work study. Loans can help with the rest.
You Have Questions, We Have Answers!
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