Financial Aid Events
New Events Coming soon!
WHAT TO BRING TO THE WORKSHOP
Click here for the Financial Aid Checklist Flyer
To complete their FAFSA or Dream Act, students will need to bring:
- Student’s and parent’s Social Security number
- Records of untaxed income such as welfare benefits, Social Security benefits, or child support payments
- Student’s and parent’s W-2 forms or records of income earned during 2020
2020 bank statements - Business records
- Permanent resident or DACA card, if you are not a U.S. citizen
- List of colleges you are interested in attending
If you cannot attend this event, complete forms at www.fafsa.gov or dream.csac.ca.gov
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Get assistance with your financial aid application, check your status, and any other
questions you may have. Our Specialists are available via virtual lobby, Zoom, phone,
or email.
HOW TO CONTACT FINANCIAL AID
Email: finaid@cuesta.edu
The best way to contact us is through email. Please leave us a detailed message, including
your name, student ID#, contact information and details regarding the inquiry.
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. Due to limited staffing during
this time we will return your call as soon as possible.
Zoom Appointment
(appointments available during service hours only, limited time slots)
Financial Aid Specialists are available to answer your questions via a Zoom Appointment!
Our Bilingual Specialist is Martha Davis.
Service Hours
Financial Aid service hours at the SLO Campus
Building 3100, Room 3126
Monday and Thursday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Tuesday and Wednesday
8:00am - 6:00pm
Friday
By appointment only
Available through Live Chat via Ask Cougie which includes Zoom.
North County Campus Financial Aid service hours
2800 Buena Vista Dr, Paso Robles, Building 1000, 2nd Floor, N1125 & N1126
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 5:30pm
Friday
By appointment only
Available through Live Chat via Ask Cougie which includes Zoom
Cougie Live Chat
Chat with our Financial Aid Specialists live using our Cougie Chat Bot! Live chat
is available during our regular business hours.
Make sure you have a FERPA on file if you wish to speak about your financial aid account
over the phone.
Click here for more info about creating a FERPA Code.
Contact Us:
Office: (805) 546-3143
Fax: (805) 546-3115
finaid@cuesta.edu