Cougar Commitment to Transfer and Continuing Students

We know that there are a lot of questions and challenges from before you arrive on campus, through navigating classes and programs, to when you need that extra support to graduate or transition into your dream job. That is why CSU has made the Cougar Commitment: CSU offers comprehensive resources to meet your academic, professional, and well-being needs at every step of your journey.

 

Academic

 

Financial

Visit our Scholarship page to learn about scholarships and workshops to help you manage your finances. Key scholars and programs include:

Scholarships and Microgrants

• Cougar Return: Cougar Return is a debt forgiveness initiative that puts former CSU students back on a pathway towards a degree. The program targets CSU undergraduates who left the university in the past three years without completing a degree, owe a balance of $1,500 or less, and are within a few semesters of graduation.
• Finish Strong Micro-Grants: Finish Strong microgrants (maximum of $500 per semester for up to three semesters total) help students cover modest financial shortfalls when there is a gap between what is owed to the University and what is available to the student through financial aid and scholarship sources.
• CSU Student Scholar Emergency Fund: The Fund provides a one-time gift of up to $500 to CSU students who are currently enrolled. Students should demonstrate educational or financial need due to an emergency, accident, or other unexpected critical incidents related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Financial Summer Literacy Series:

• Learn about the basics of financial aid, budget management, and paying for college by joining our financial literacy series.

 

Student Experience

Visit our Student Affairs page to learn about the range of leadership and wellness resources CSU offers, including:

• Student leadership and civic engagement opportunities
• Health and wellness education
• Cultural and diversity centers
• Community Service opportunities
• Study Abroad and Global Engagement

 

Career Development

Visit our Career Development page to access these resources and more:

• Career counseling and exploration
• Internships and job shadowing
• Job placement assistance