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How do I apply for Financial Aid?

Here’s how to move forward with your financial aid application:

  1. Create your FSA ID (if you don’t have one yet).
  2. Complete the FAFSA Form; it usually takes about 30 minutes.
  3. Add California Intercontinental University (CIU) using our Federal School Code: 042440
  4. Submit and check your email for updates.

Ready to begin? Please visit: https://studentaid.gov/ for more information and instructions.

What you’ll need before starting

  • Social Security number (or Alien Registration Number, if applicable)
  • Federal tax information or returns
  • Your FSA ID

Tip: Set aside about 30 minutes to complete the FAFSA form.

Important: CIU is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). Financial aid eligibility follows federal guidelines.

Important Update

On August 17, 2026, CIU became

Crestmont University

Our students come from across the United States and from more than 40 countries worldwide. As we’ve grown, our name has remained rooted in one state, one geography. The new name reflects what CIU has always truly been: 

a university without borders.

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