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Many students will enter California Baptist University with generous assistance in hand through scholarships and grants. Scholarships are usually awarded based on academic, athletic or creative merit, while grants tend to be awarded based on financial need. See the full list of aid options below along with qualifications on who can receive them.

Use our net price calculator to view the aid you may be offered!

While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the Net Price Calculator, please keep in mind that this estimate does not represent a final determination, or actual award, of financial assistance. It shall not be binding on the Secretary of Education, California Baptist University, or the State, and may change. You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid in order to be eligible for, and receive, an actual financial aid award that includes Federal grant, loan, or work-study assistance under Title IV.

99% of our full-time, first-year undergraduate students received assistance through scholarships and grants in the current academic year.

First in the Family:
Information on Preparing for College and Paying for College: 

 

First-Generation College Students: Comprehensive Support and Resources

 

Important Dates and Deadlines

• March 2nd- Cal Grant Deadline
• May- Students may apply for private loans; parents may apply for Parent PLUS Loans
• June 15th- Priority deadline for verification documentation
  
  

 For all other university deadlines and important dates please visit the Academic Calendar page.

 For university deadlines and important dates please visit the Academic Calendar page.

All W-9 requests and inquiries must be emailed to finaid@calbaptist.edu.

Financial Aid Offer Terms and Conditions

A. General Conditions

By accepting this offer, I agree to the following:

• Reporting Changes: I must promptly notify the Financial Aid Office of changes to marital status, residency or academic status, including, change in enrollment status, withdrawal or leave of absence.
• Revisions: CBU reserves the right to revise offers due to funding changes, data corrections, or enrollment updates.
• Progress: I must be enrolled at least half-time and maintain satisfactory academic progress to remain eligible. Failure may result in loss of aid and repayment of funds.
• Errors: I may request a review for incorrect data; however, errors or omissions may result in aid modification or cancellation.

B. Disbursement and Use of Funds

• Standard Application: Federal and institutional aid will be applied to current tuition, fees, and room and board.
• Other Charges: With written authorization, aid may cover other educationally related charges (e.g., fines, insurance, damage charges).
• Prior-Year Charges: Up to $200 of current aid may be applied to prior-year charges with authorization; balances exceeding $200 require personal funds.
• Federal loans may be canceled or reduced in size by refusing to accept any disbursement that is issued.

C. Conditions Affecting Eligibility

• Status Updates: Changes in unit load, housing, or marital status may require aid revision and must be reported immediately.
• Withdrawals: Withdrawals or leaves of absence are subject to aid adjustment per Federal Regulations and institutional refund policies.
• Outside Resources: Additional funding must be reported and may reduce eligibility for other aid.
• University Catalog: For information on eligibility criteria for specific aid programs, reference the University Catalog for the Academic Year in which you began attendance at CBU.

D. Statement of Educational Purpose

I certify that all funds received will be used solely for educational expenses related to attendance at CBU.

E. Authorization to Apply Financial Aid

By agreeing, I authorize CBU to apply aid to:

• Tuition, fees, and room and board.
• Other educationally related charges and up to $200 in prior-year charges.
• Cancellation: I may modify this authorization anytime by submitting a new Tuition and Fee Agreement to the Student Accounts Office.

Impact of Non-Authorization:

• If I do not authorize coverage for "other" or "prior-year" charges, aid will only apply to tuition, mandatory fees, and room and board.
• I am responsible for paying all remaining charges (e.g., fines, insurance) before the billing due date.
• Unpaid balances may result in registration or transcript holds.

What is a Special Circumstance Petition?
Sometimes your FAFSA doesn't fully reflect your current financial situation. If your family has experienced a significant change in income or other special circumstances you may be eligible for a Special Circumstance Petition.
This process allows our Financial Aid Office to review your situation and determine if your aid can be adjusted based on more accurate or current information.

For more information please look for Special Circumstance Petition option on the Financial Aid Office Card from LancerLink.

Lancer Link

InsideCBU is the central hub for most university services at California Baptist University. It provides access to Academic Advising, Student Accounts, Financial Aid, University Card Services, and many other departments. Students are encouraged to bookmark this site for quick and frequent access.

Student Aid

This website is where you can find, view, and complete everything needed for federal aid. On this site, you complete your FAFSA each year, finalize your loan documents, and your parent can apply for a Parent PLUS Loan. You can also view your loan and grant usage, among many other federal aid resources.

Scholarship Universe

This page compiles a wide collection of outside scholarships available to CBU students. Access is granted through your LancerNet credentials. Students are encouraged to apply to as many scholarships as possible and check back frequently for new opportunities.

Webgrants (Cal Grant Website)

This is the California Student Aid Commission’s website for Cal Grant management. Students can create an account, submit required documents, and monitor the status of their Cal Grant. It serves as the primary platform for completing Cal Grant forms and verifications.