Understanding How CSN Disburses Financial Aid for spring 2025:
At CSN, we are committed to helping you successfully navigate the financial aid process. Understanding how aid is disbursed and ensuring your academic participation is very important to receiving your funds on time.
Class Attendance and Participation
Faculty will verify your class attendance and academic participation, which are required for maintaining your financial aid eligibility.
Financial Aid Disbursement Groups
The Office of Financial Aid (OFA) categorizes students receiving financial aid into three groups. Your group determines when and how your aid will be disbursed.
GROUP 1: Students Who Have Earned CSN Credits Before Spring 2025
- Disbursement Start Date: January 14, 2025.
- Important: Changes to your registration or instructor reports indicating a lack of participation will require you to return funds to CSN and you will be responsible for the balance owed.
GROUP 2: Students Receiving Grant Aid
If you have not earned CSN credits before spring 2025, and are eligible for the Pell Grant, you will be placed in Group 2.
- Disbursement of Federal and Institutional Aid: Begins after your instructor confirms your academic participation, expected during the week of February 10, 2025.
- Federal Direct Loan Disbursement: Subject to a 30-day delay and begins on or after February 20, 2025.
- Changes in enrollment, additional aid, or late-start courses may further delay, reduce, or cancel your loan.
- Delays will not result in late fees or enrollment cancellations.
FA ADVANCE for Textbooks and Course Materials
Students with sufficient grant aid, and a cleared “To Do List” may receive FA ADVANCE to assist with course expenses:
- Amount: Based on financial aid-eligible enrollment.
- Disbursement Date: January 14, 2025.
- Repayment: Once participation is confirmed, FA ADVANCE is repaid from your aid, and any remaining funds will be refunded by February 14, 2025.
- Tip: Sign up for direct deposit through MyCSN under the “Finances” section for quicker access to your funds.
GROUP 3: Students with Federal Direct Loan Aid Only
If you have not earned CSN credits before spring 2025 and are receiving only loans:
- Federal Loan Disbursement: Begins February 20, 2025, after the required 30-day delay and confirmation of your academic participation.
- Changes in enrollment or late-start courses may impact on the timing or amount of disbursement, but you will not incur late fees or face enrollment cancellation.
Receiving Your Funds
Once participation is confirmed, and your “To Do List” is cleared, loans will disburse to your student account, paying course charges. Any excess funds will be refunded on or after February 20, 2025.
- Tip: Set up direct deposit through MyCSN for faster refunds.
Next Steps for Students
- Check Your Enrollment: Ensure you’re registered for eligible courses.
- Attend Classes: Academic participation is required for aid disbursement.
- Sign Up for Direct Deposit: Visit MyCSN to simplify your refund process.
- Monitor Your MyCSN Account: Read your CSN communications and stay updated on disbursements and account changes.
We are here to support you throughout this process. If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to the Office of Financial Aid at 702-651-4303. Together, we can help you achieve your academic goals.
FAQ
For students that have not earned previous CSN credits, OFA anticipates beginning disbursements of gift aid the week of February 10th, 2024. Federal Direct Loans will begin being disbursed beginning February 20th, 2024.
Students should be actively engaged and participating in courses from the very first day of class, including web and hybrid courses. This includes class discussions, projects, reports, quizzes, tests, homework, etc.
Non-active and continual participation will lead to enrollment cancellation, reduction or loss of aid, and the student incurring the charge for the class(es) they did not attend/participate in.
Students are encouraged to communicate with their faculty instructors regarding any attendance or participation concerns.
There are no exceptions to the rules regarding delayed disbursement.
No. Once OFA calculates the amount of your FA Advance on January 14th, 2025, no adjustment will be made.
Login to your MyCSN. Under “Finances” you will find the option to “enroll into direct deposit”
You will be issued a check to the address on record, and it may take up to 7 business days to receive.
We strongly advise you to sign up for direct deposit through MyCSN, under “Finances.”
Paying for a college education can be challenging. That’s where CSN's Financial Aid Office comes in. We invite you to browse the resources on this page to learn more about the various financial aid options available to you.
Although navigating the financial aid process can seem daunting at times, we’re here to help you through it and get you started on your journey to achieve a higher education.
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Exciting News: The 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is Now Open!
The 2025-26 FAFSA is officially available. Apply by visiting FAFSA.gov to complete your application today.
Don’t wait! Apply now to make sure you get the aid you could be eligible for.
How to Apply for Aid
Students can apply for financial aid like grants or student loans using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
CSN uses your FAFSA information to determine your federal aid eligibility. Please list CSN in the School Selection portion of the FAFSA. Our Federal School Code is 010362.
These FAFSA videos provide quick easy help with the financial aid application process.
Additional assistance can be found by - reviewing How Financial Aid Works.
FAFSA Workshops
Our office is hosting workshops in January and February. Click here for more information: FAFSA Workshops.
Upcoming Dates
Disbursements for Spring 2025
Disbursements Begin Tuesday, January 14th, 2025, however, please refer to the notice at the top of this page titled "Understanding How CSN Disburses Financial Aid for Spring 2025" for specific details.
Census Date
Census Date - Monday, January 27th, 2025, at 9:00 PM PST (Note: You may still enroll or drop classes up to 12:00 midnight. However, financial aid will only pay for eligible classes registered by 9:00 PM PST). This includes late-starting courses
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal & SAP Request for Reinstatement Submission Deadline - Spring 2025
Thursday, February 20th, 2025, by 5:00 PM
Office Updates
- CSN has partnered with ProEd. Students' whose FAFSA have been selected for the V1 or V5 verification processes by the Department of Education will receive notifications to complete verification from ProEd.
- Our Office conducts FAFSA Workshops, FAFSA Information Sessions, and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Information Sessions. These are scheduled throughout the year. Please continue to visit our webpage for new information.
How to Check Your Financial Aid Status
After you have successfully submitted your FAFSA you can check on the status of your financial aid in your MyCSN. To do so;
- Login to your MyCSN Student Center from the GoCSN Portal
- Check all recent messages in your Communication Center
- Address any items listed in your To-Do List
- Ensure you have no negative Holds
- Select “View Financial Aid” under Finances
- Select the Aid Year you wish to view
- Accept/Decline Awards as applicable
Contacts:
In-Person (Recommended Option)
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
CSN Financial Aid Call Center
Phone: 702-651-4303
Call Center Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Email Us
You may email us general questions. An expected response time can be up to 7 business days
Note: Please include your NSHE id number
Virtual Appointments
Our office offers limited hours to assist students virtually using MS Teams.
Schedule a virtual appointment