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Financial Aid Policies

Financial aid programs offered at Cal Poly are funded and regulated through federal, state and local agencies and through the university itself. Students receiving financial aid must maintain certain standards in order to remain eligible for aid.


Rights and Responsibilities

Learn about your rights and responsibilities as a financial aid recipient.

Satisfactory Academic Progress

Federal regulations require Cal Poly to establish Satisfactory Academic Progress standards to ensure students receiving financial aid are progressing toward degree completion. 

Changes That Might Affect Your Aid

Withdrawing from Cal Poly, reducing your hours of enrollment or reaching maximum aid limits can affect your Financial Aid