Financial Aid

The Financial Aid Office is committed to making it possible for all admitted students to attend CIIS regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, or disability. We offer assistance to both domestic and international CIIS students. Financial aid encompasses scholarships, grants, and loans. While complying with all applicable government regulations and donor restrictions, we attempt to extend a personalized, concerned approach to each student's financial needs.

Meet the Financial Aid Counselors

Catherine Chafey and Sean MacCracken are here to answer questions about grants, scholarships, loans, default prevention and counseling, financial planning, work study, financial aid appeals, and more.

You do not need to make appointments to discuss your financial aid concerns/questions. Simply drop in or give us a call:

Office Hours

9:00 - 5:00 Monday-Thursday
9:00 - 6:00 Friday
finaid@ciis.edu
Phone: (415) 575-6122
Fax: (415) 575-1268

Federal School Code

CIIS' Federal School Code is 012154.

Important Dates and Deadlines

"Priority Deadline" means the Financial Aid Office will guarantee the delivery of your award letter before the start date of your class and your funds will arrive on time.
Note: Student must have filed their appropriate academic year FAFSA.
Fall-Spring: MAY 01 (was April 01)
Spring-Summer: October 15

Undergraduates only: File your FAFSA before March 2nd each year for Cal Grant consideration.

Disbursement Dates

Summer 2012: June 15, 2012
Fall 2012:   September 24, 2012
Spring 2013:  February 12, 2013
Summer 2013:  June 17, 2013

Additional Links

Check your financial aid status online ...(Please use Internet Explorer and Firefox only; Safari is not supported.) Click here for detailed instructions on how to access your financial aid online system account.

Students are encouraged to monitor their federal student loan history at the National Student Loan History.