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Financial Aid

We’re here to help make college more affordable

At Cuesta College, the Financial Aid Office is here to support you—whether you’re just starting out or already a student. Our team is dedicated to helping you understand your financial aid options and guiding you through the process so you can focus on reaching your educational goals.

We know paying for college can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Financial aid at Cuesta College is designed to be a team effort between students, families, and our college. Whether you’re full-time or part-time, pursuing a degree or certificate, we offer a variety of programs that can help cover the cost of tuition, books, supplies, and more. If you qualify, we’re here to make sure you get the support you need.

Quick Links

Students with faculty The Cuesta Promise Grant »
Student with Financial Aid award Student Emergency Fund (CASE) »
Counselor with student Cost of Attendance

 

2024 - 2025 Financial Aid Freeze Dates:

Fall 2024 - September 10th, 2024
Spring 2025 - February 18th, 2025
Summer 2025 - June 24th, 2025

 

Financial Aid Forms

The Financial Aid Office is actively transitioning from PDF Forms to Electronic Dynamic Forms. Dynamic Forms allow students to complete forms and circulate for signatures digitally.

  • Please do not submit any forms unless you have been advised to.
  • If we need specific information from you, the Financial Aid Office will request additional information directly in your myCuesta Student Portal or via email.

If you attended at least ONE class for 60% of the semester, you may be eligible to keep the money you received. Please verify your attendance. You will fill out the Course Information Section and sign the form. Your instructor will fill out their portion of the form and sign it. Then it will come to the financial aid office. Please make sure this form is submitted and completed by the student and instructor by the date on the students email. 

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