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
- June 13, 2024: View Updated instructions on how to submit the 2024-25 FAFSA for students and contributors without a Social Security Number.
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April 18, 2024: Cal Lutheran began sending Aid Offers to new undergraduate admits with FAFSA's that were not affected by the Department of Education's known tax data & FAFSA Processing Systems issues.
- April 18, 2024: The Department of Education posted a recorded webinar in Spanish that outlines the process to complete and submit the 2024–25 FAFSA form.
- April 1, 2024: Stay up to date with our continuously updated aid offer & FAFSA processing timeline.
- March 28, 2024: 2024-25 FAFSA & CADAA priority deadline extended to May 2, 2024.
- Jan. 18, 2024: The 2024-25 CADAA is now available.
- Jan. 1, 2024: The 2024-25 FAFSA is now available. Visit our 2024-25 FAFSA Information page for details regarding the FAFSA Simplification Act and helpful tips on completing your FAFSA.
Apply For Aid
Complete the 2024-25 FAFSA & CADAA now.
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.
What to Expect After Completing Your 2024-25 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.
Official Financial Aid Offer Timeline
- Newly Admitted First Year & Transfer Students
- Cal Lutheran is now releasing aid offers to new undergraduate admits with completed FAFSA's.
- Please know that we will be flexible in working with you to ensure you have adequate time to consider your financial aid offer and make an informed decision on committing to Cal Lutheran in the Fall.
- If you have any concerns please do not hesitate to contact our Financial Aid office at 805-493-3115 or finaid@CalLutheran.edu.
- Continuing Students
- Cal Lutheran has released aid offers for continuing undergraduate students.
- If you are unable to view your aid offer please contact our office at 805-493-3115 or finaid@CalLutheran.edu.
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