Financial aid, in its simplest definition, is financial assistance intended to aid students in reaching their educational goals. This assistance may come in a variety of forms such as grants, scholarships, work-study and loan programs.

For information on partial financial aid disbursements for students who are not enrolled fulltime, please go to: http://www.csufresno.edu/studentaffairs/programs/financialaid/policypages/proration.shtml

Saturday, July 26 through Sunday, August 3 all registration/add/drop activity will be unavailable for all students.
 
Open Registration: Monday, August 4 begins Open Registration.  Students who participate in Open Registration must pay their registration/tuition fees by 5 p.m. on Friday, August 22.

Fee Payment Deadline: Friday, July 25 at 3:30 p.m. is the registration and tuition fee payment deadline for students who participated in Early/Priority Registration. Payments can be made on-line using the E-Pay (electronic check) or Smart Pay (credit card) options available on their Student Center.

The fall sports season is just around the corner and the Fresno State athletic department is giving Bulldog fans an early opportunity to get a deal on Bulldog apparel on Saturday, June 14 in a one-day only Bulldog Shop Tent Sale. The Bulldog Shop is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located on the northwest corner of Cedar and Barstow.

Going Greek is a great way to meet new people and create lasting bonds, gain leadership experience and participate in fun community service. Most of all, it is a great way to bring out the very best in you!

Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment: September 5 - 10, 2008.

More questions? Luckily there is a table full of answers. Look for the “Panhellenic” table out here and feel free to ask away!

Interfraternity Council Fraternity Recruitment: September 10 - 13, 2008.

Universal Greek Council Recruitment is year-round and depends on the chapter.National Pan-Hellenic Council Recruitment is year-round and depends on the chapter.

To help celebrate the University Student Union’s 40th Birthday this year, ASI has put together a list of the top 40 - alcohol free - things that you should do in and around campus before graduation.  This isn’t just a recommendation, this is a challenge! If you can prove by picture, receipt, scar, or other form of verification that you have completed at least half (20) of these items since the start of your time at Fresno State and May 8, 2009 you will be entered to win big prizes. http://www.asi.csufresno.edu/Top40.html

Don’t forget to check your Student Center “to do” list to make sure all required documents are submitted.  For more information, stop by the Financial Aid Office in Joyal Administration, room 296.

Spring 2008 grades will be available in your Student Center on a rolling basis beginning Monday, May 12. The deadline for faculty to enter grades online is Tuesday, May 27.

If you need to withdraw from a complete program for circumstances beyond your control, the last day is Wednesday.  For more information, call the Registrar’s office at 278-2191.

You may need to attend a student loan exit counseling workshop to avoid having a hold placed on your Fresno State records. The workshops will be held April 8, 9, 13 and 14. For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office at 559/278-2182.

This is also the last day to withdraw from a complete program for circumstances beyond your control. For more information, call Admissions and Records at 559/278-2261.

Visit your student center at www.my.csufresno.edu to view your Fall registration appointment. The final deadline to pay registration and tuition fees is Friday, July 25. For more information, call Admissions and Records at 559/278-2261.

Wellness Ambassador recruitment has begun for the Fall 2008 and Spring 2009 semesters.

This is a great volunteer opportunity for all students who desire hands-on experience in the area of health promotion and wellness programs to increase their competetiveness in the job market.

Please contact Kathy Yarmo, Wellness Coordinator, for more information at kyarmo@csufresno.edu or call 559-278-6739.

Fall 2008 class schedules are available for purchase at the Kennel Bookstore and viewable Online at www.my.csufresno.edu. The final deadline to pay registration and tuition fees is Friday, July 25. For more information, call Admissions and Records at 278-2261.

The Bureau of State Audits (BSA) has announced that undergraduate students at California colleges and universities will be surveyed on textbook affordability. Fresno State students, could be randomly selected for the Textbook Affordability Survey during the Spring 2008 semester. Selected students will be notified by BSA via E-mail. Participants will be directed to a web site where they can complete a very short questionnaire.

If you are randomly selected to be part of the survey, Dr. Paul Oliaro, Vice President for Student Affairs, urges Fresno State students to complete the questionnaire so that their experiences regarding textbook affordability are adequately reflected in the survey results.

“This is an excellent opportunity for students to relay their concerns about the cost of textbooks directly to our State representatives,” said Oliaro.

Grad packs, class rings, and official cap and gown photos will be available to purchase from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 and 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 12. For more information, call 559-278-ALUM or visit, www.fresnostatealumni.com.

If you want to learn more about getting involved and lending your student voice please contact Wellness Coordinator, Kathy Yarmo at wellservices@csufresno.edu or by phone at (559) 278-6739.

The Summer 2008 class schedule is available Online using the Class Search link on your Student Center. Copies will go on sale in the bookstore beginning Wednesday, March 5.  Students will be able to view their Summer 2008 registration appointments on March 10.

The federal Assumption Program for Loans (APLE) needs college juniors and seniors interested in teaching and credential students who have had educational loans, to apply for assumption before June 30, 2008. To apply, go to www.csusuccess.org/aple.