Scholarship Opportunity

CSU Channel Islands Tuition Promise

Offered by California State University Channel Islands

Automatic non-loan aid assessment covering eligible tuition and mandatory campus fees for qualifying new CSUCI first-year and transfer students.

EssayNot required
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Student

Eligibility

  • Be newly admitted for fall 2027 to a first bachelor's degree program, qualify for California resident/in-state tuition and enroll in at least 12 units per semester.
  • For newly admitted Fall 2027 students, the current program page lists SAI of 10,000 or less; earlier cohorts use 5,000 or less.
  • The published criteria also require a Federal Pell Grant. Although the page permits CADAA, it does not reconcile that with Pell eligibility; CADAA-only applicants must confirm eligibility with Financial Aid.

Requirements

  • Apply by your program's admission priority date and file the 2027–28 FAFSA or CADAA by March 2, 2027 priority.
  • Confirm intent to enroll by May 1, 2027 for fall entry and complete requested financial aid documents.
  • Maintain continuous full-time enrollment and program eligibility. Housing, meals, books, transportation, health insurance and differential/professional fees are excluded.

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply to CSUCI and submit the appropriate financial aid application.
  2. 2Review the automatic aid-package assessment and Tuition Promise confirmation; no separate Promise application is needed.
  3. 3Confirm applicable SAI/Pell requirements, accept admission on time and review all uncovered costs.