Stanislaus State Launches Stan Pledge Program to Support Financial Accessibility for Incoming ...

Stanislaus State has announced the launch of the Stan Pledge program, which will provide significant financial support for incoming undergraduate students for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Recognizing the hurdles associated with the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application process, Stanislaus State remains committed to ensuring that education remains accessible to all students, regardless of their financial circumstances. The Stan Pledge program will provide eligible incoming undergraduate students with essential financial assistance covering 100% of their tuition fees, including mandatory campus fees for the 2024-2025 academic year that are not covered by grants or scholarships.

"We believe that financial barriers should never hinder a student's pursuit of higher education," said Stanislaus State Interim President Sue Borrego. "The Stan Pledge program reaffirms our dedication to equity and access, ensuring that every student can thrive and succeed.

"We are investing in our community's future and this program demonstrates our commitment to fostering an environment where students can achieve their educational aspirations and contribute their fullest potential to the Central Valley's collective future."

"We believe that financial barriers should never hinder a student's pursuit of higher education. The Stan Pledge program reaffirms our dedication to equity and access, ensuring that every student can thrive and succeed."

- Sue Borrego, Interim President

The Stan Pledge program is designed to support new first-time first-year undergraduate students and new undergraduate transfer students.

Students who meet the following criteria will qualify for the Stan Pledge program:

• Be eligible for the Federal Pell Grant or have a California Dream Act Application (CADAA) Student Aid Index (SAI) of 5,000 or less
• Have completed their financial aid file by Census date
• Have completed the FAFSA/CADAA by May 2
• Accepted their admission offer by May 2
• Be a California resident or AB540 resident
• Enroll full-time, with a minimum of 12 units

Awards will be based on fund availability per academic year and will be granted on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Stan Pledge program underscores Stanislaus State's unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive and accessible educational environment. By alleviating the financial burden for eligible students, the program aims to empower individuals from diverse backgrounds to pursue their academic aspirations without financial constraints.

For more information about the Stan Pledge program and eligibility requirements, contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at [email protected] or (209) 667-3336.

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