Office of Student Financial Aid
Our Mission
The Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) strives to support students throughout the financial aid process. OSFA has the overall responsibility of administering Federal or State financial aid and Scholarships awards at San Francisco State University. We determine the eligibility, awarding, and the conditions in which these awards may be disbursed. Our office is open to all, and anyone interested in our activities and resources is welcome regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.
We communicate with our students via their SF State E-mail and SF State Gateway. To keep yourself up to date - Make sure to check both regularly.
The Path To Aid
Financial Aid Spotlight
Fall 2026 disbursements are about to BEGIN!
For students who have been officially awarded aid for the 2026-2027 school year (Fall 2026 & Spring 2027) and have no financial aid related account issues, our first disbursement for the Fall semester will be on Wednesday - August 19. For more important information regarding the Fall disbursement process, please feel free to review the link provided right below.
Click here for a complete guide regarding the Fall financial aid process
Announcements
September 21 (Monday) - Fall tuition payment deadline
15th of every month - On-campus housing payment due date
Students owing current or past due charges will not be able to register for their classes. They will have to work with one of these two offices directly regarding making payments so that they may be able to add their classes for future semesters:
| Office | Phone Number | Inquiry | |
| Bursar’s Office | (415) 338-1281 | Online Inquiry | Tuition fees, payments, refunds, or direct deposit |
| Housing Office | (415) 405-2200 | housingfinancials@sfsu.edu | On-campus housing fees and payments |
If you still have not been awarded anything or the awards in your Student Center are listed as "Estimated," then please refer to your To Do List in your SF State Gateway for any pending financial aid related items because your financial aid application may have been selected for Verification (Further review).
For more information on how the review process, please click on the link provided down below.
2026-2027 State Priority Deadline - March 2 (Monday)
Students must have completed their applications by that date in order to be considered for State financial aid.
Official awards for the 2026-2027 school year (Fall 2026 & Spring 2027) have been posted for students who successfully completed these two steps:
- File a 2026-2027 financial aid application (FAFSA or CADAA)
- Listed SF State as their top school of choice (School Code: 001154)
For more important information regarding the financial aid application process, please click on the link provided right below.
Please click on the link listed down below in order to determine which office you need to contact so that you may receive the assistance you are seeking for.
