Hours & Contact Information

Get assistance with your financial aid application, check your status, and any other questions you may have. Our Specialists are available via virtual services, Zoom, phone, or email.

HOW TO CONTACT FINANCIAL AID

Virtual Services

The Financial Aid Office offers online support via our Live Chat. Through Live Chat you text and/or video chat with a Financial Aid Specialist.

• Financial Aid Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM  Friday: 9AM-5:00PM

 

Live Chat and Zoom will function on any laptop or smart phone. We highly encourage the use of a computer or laptop for Zoom meetings to ensure the best possible service.

How to access Live Chat?

Click the image at the bottom left hand of the screen and type the words "LIVE or LIVE PERSON" and hit enter to begin chatting with an Enrollment Success Specialist or a Financial Aid Specialist. 





OR Click the button below:

Click here to enter our LIVE chat

Live Chat is Closed for Holidays. Check out the Student planning calendar for more details.

Phone: (805) 546-3143

We will be answering phones and checking voicemails during our service hours. If you call outside of those hours or we are not able to answer your call during our business hours, please leave a voicemail with a detailed message, including your name, student ID#, contact information and details regarding inquiry. 

Email: finaid@cuesta.edu

Please only email us from your myCuesta email and include your student ID#. 

Make sure you have a FERPA on file if you wish to speak about your financial aid account over the phone or Zoom.