FAQs
For Accepted Students
How will I receive my financial aid while studying abroad?
After the starting date of the SDSU semester and after the University Disbursements has received confirmation on official letter head from your host university of your enrollment from the school you are attending abroad, your aid will be released. If you use your financial aid to cover SDSU registration fees, these will automatically be deducted and the remainder will be mailed to you or sent to you via direct deposit if you have made such arrangements.
Please note: If you participate in the CSU International Program, CSU IP will notify Disbursements on your behalf of your enrollment so you will not need to do this. Do note that your money will be forwarded to the CSU Chancellor's Office to cover your costs. Any remaining funds would then be released to you by the Chancellor's Office per your instructions.
The verification letter mentioned above needs to be sent on letterhead. It needs to state the dates that you are enrolled and it needs to give the number of units you are enrolled in and signed by your overseas coordinator. Ask your host university abroad to mail, fax or scan/email the letter to:
San Diego State University
Student Financial Services Attn: Debbie Hegmann
5500 Campanile Ave.
San Diego, CA 92182-7425
Fax: (619) 594-2568
dhegmann@mail.sdsu.edu