The California State University (CSU) has announced accommodations for applicants affected by recent wildfires who are applying for admission to CSU campuses for the fall 2019 term.

Currently, through the Cal State Apply website, all 23 CSU campuses are accepting applications for admission to the fall 2019 term. The priority application period will close on November 30, 2018, and all students are encouraged to apply before the priority deadline.

Students who are experiencing hardship and are unable to meet the deadline may request an application deadline extension. All requests for an extension must be made prior to the November 30 application deadline. Upon successful completion of the steps below, the application deadline for the specified programs will be extended to December 15, 2018. In addition, applicants will also be granted a Coupon Code, which will waive the application fee for up to four campuses.

Before requesting an extension, students should complete the following steps:
· Create an application profile on the Cal State Apply website – Calstate.edu/apply
· Add the desired programs to their application – Only the programs added will be granted the deadline extension.

Requests can be made via email at calstateapply@calstate.edu with the following subject line: “Extension Request – Fire Event.”
· The request must include the student’s full name and unique CAS ID number. (The CAS ID number may be located in the upper right hand corner of any page of the application.)
· Incomplete requests will be returned to the student, and may delay the process.

After November 30, students will need to make their request for further extensions directly to CSU campuses.

The Cal State Apply website is the best place for prospective students and their parents to learn about the degree offerings at each of the 23 CSU campuses, as it includes a comprehensive database detailing undergraduate and graduate degree programs offered at each campus, as well as information about the campus community, student housing and campus life.

After applying to the CSU through Cal State Apply, students should visit the university’s financial aid website and apply for financial aid or learn more about financial aid options. Eighty percent of CSU students receive some type of financial aid, and more than half of all CSU undergraduates receive enough financial aid to cover the full cost of tuition.

About the California State University
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