Financial Aid

Announcements

The 25-26 FAFSA Is Now Open!

Click here to apply now

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Loan Change Forms Are Now In Student Forms

To begin please click here for instructions on the new process or visit Student Forms.

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Scholarship Universe is a personalized search engine for our CBU students to find additional aid for school. You can also access Scholarship Universe by using this link: https://calbaptist.scholarshipuniverse.com/

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FINANCIAL AID OFFICE SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCE PETITIONS

 If your family has experienced financial hardship, we invite you to complete the form below to see if you qualify for a Special Circumstance Petition:

To apply for the 2024-2025 Special Circumstance Petition please email your Financial Aid Counselor for more information.

To apply for the 2025-2026 Special Circumstance Petition please complete the Request Form here.

 

For all other inquiries, you may contact our office by email at FinAid@calbaptist.edu. If you need to contact your counselor directly, you can email them directly for the quickest response, or you may schedule a phone or video appointment!

Appointments

 For general questions and immediate assistance, please call us at (951) 343-4236 or email us at, please email FinAid@calbaptist.edu. If you would like to speak with a counselor to review your financial aid offer, ask questions about scholarships, grants, and loans, have questions regarding a Special Circumstance Petition, or you need help understanding the financial aid process, please find your counselor below and click the link to make a phone or video appointment.

**If you have questions about your charges, balance/credit, refund, tuition and fee agreement, payment plans, making a payment, etc. please contact Student Accounts.***

 

Traditional On-Campus Undergraduate Students

Phone Appointment

Video Call Appointment

For Immediate Needs and Questions

Bekah Atkinson Traditional Students, A-E

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batkinson@calbaptist.edu

Tina Bos – Traditional Students, F-L

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tbos@calbaptist.edu

Jose Ochoa - Traditional Students, M-R

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jochoa@calbaptist.edu

Jackie Diaz - Traditional Students, S-Z & Dream Act Students

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jdiaz@calbaptist.edu

Athletes (Cheer, Softball, Stunt, Track & Field, 

Water Polo, Men's Basketball, Women's Golf)

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finaid@calbaptist.edu

Danielle Wolf – Athletes (Baseball, Dance, Soccer, Swim & Dive, Volleyball, Wrestling, Women's Basketball, Men's Golf)

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dwolf@calbaptist.edu

 

 

Online Undergraduate Students & RN to BSN Students 

 Phone Appointment For Immediate Needs and Questions

Giselle Brown - Online Undergrad, A-K

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gibrown@calbaptist.edu

Timeathea Walker - Online Undergrad, L-Z

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twalker@calbaptist.edu

 

 

 

Graduate & Doctoral Students (Including all Social Work students)

Phone Appointment

For Immediate Needs and Questions

Lauren Dismuke - Main Campus Graduate and Doctoral Students - A-K

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ldismuke@calbaptist.edu

Kiersten Delben - Main Campus Graduate and Doctoral Students - L-Z

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kdelben@calbaptist.edu
 
 

ONLINE STUDENT ONLY- Graduate & Doctoral Students (No Social Work students)

 Phone Appointment For Immediate Needs and Questions

Rosaria Lawrie - Online Grad & Doctoral Students, A-L

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rlawrie@calbaptist.edu

Stephanie Bitanga - Online Grad & Doctoral Students, M-Z

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sbitanga@calbaptist.edu

 

Military Benefits

 Phone Appointment Video Call Appointment For Immediate Needs and Questions

Schedule a meeting with one of our School Certifying Officials to discuss your military benefits. 

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vabenefits@calbaptist.edu

 

If you have questions or issues with submitting the correct verification documents or issues with Student Forms, please make an appointment with a Financial Aid Technician. If you need assistance with anything other than your verification, please schedule a meeting with your counselor listed above.

Verification/Student Form Issues

Phone Appointment

Morning Time Slots (Verification/Student Forms questions only)

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Afternoon Time Slots (Verification/Student Forms questions only)

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FAFSA Assistance

Need help completing your FAFSA? Schedule a meeting with a Financial Aid Technician for the assistance you need!

For current issues with the 2024-25 FAFSA, please click here

FAFSA Completion Assistance Afternoon Time Slots 

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FAFSA Completion Assistance Morning Time Slots

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FAFSA Completion Assistance (Spanish Speaking)

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 Video chat and screen sharing will be available. Please login to studentaid.gov prior to your appointment.

 

**PLEASE NOTE: FAFSA Assistance Appointments are for students who have NOT completed the FAFSA and need help doing so. In order to request a Phone appointment please ensure the student has created their FSA ID (https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch) before scheduling**

 

If you have already completed the FAFSA and/or have a Financial Aid Offer, please do not submit an appointment request here.

All Financial Aid Offer Letter questions should be directed to the student’s Financial Aid Counselor. If you have questions regarding balances and payments to the University, please contact the Student Accounts Office at 951-343-4371 or studentaccounts@calbaptist.edu.

 

WHO CAN COMPLETE THE FAFSA?

For Eligibility requirements please visit: https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/eligibility/requirements

Financial Aid FAQs

Below you will find instructional videos on how to view and accept your financial aid, complete and submit verification documents, and complete your loan documents (Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling).

 

Contact Information

Contact Information 
Phone: (951) 343-4236
Address: Main Campus Financial Aid Office - 8432 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92504
 
You may scan your documents and email them to finaid@calbaptist.edu
 
Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
 
Appointments 
Please click here to schedule an appointment.
 
Location
The Financial Aid Office is located in the Yeager Center, in room D118.
 
Please Direct Your General Financial Aid Questions to:
 
 
 
Financial Aid Advisors 

Financial Aid Counselors
 
Bekah Atkinson
Counselor, Traditional Students - A-E
  
Tina Bos
Counselor, Traditional Students - F-L
 
Counselor, Traditional Students - M-R

Counselor, Traditional Students - S-Z & Dream Act Students
 
 
Assistant Director of Traditional Undergraduate Students
 
Director of Financial Aid - Traditional Undergraduate, Advising, and Compliance
NCAA Coordinator, Athletes (Baseball, Dance, Soccer, Swim & Dive, Volleyball, Wrestling, Women’s Basketball, Men’s Golf)
(Cheer, Softball, Stunt, Track & Field, Water Polo, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Golf)
 
 
Director of Graduate and Online Financial Aid
 
Rosaria Lawrie
Assistant Director of Financial Aid - Graduate and Online Programs
  
Stephanie Bitanga
Senior Financial Aid Counselor & R2T4 Specialist
 
Giselle Brown
Counselor, Online & Graduate Online
 
Timeathea Walker
Counselor, Online & Graduate Online
 
Kiersten Delben
Counselor, Graduate Main Campus Students
 
Counselor, Graduate Main Campus Students
  
 
Financial Aid Technicians
 
Financial Aid Technician - Please e-mail the technician with your questions about financial aid documents and "Student Forms"
 
Senior Financial Aid Technician - Please e-mail the technician with your questions about financial aid documents and "Student Forms"
 
Special Programs and Military Benefits
Director of Financial Aid - Grants and Military Benefits
 
Special Programs and Military Benefits Coordinator
 
Special Programs and Military Benefits Coordinator
 
Special Programs Coordinator for State Financial Aid
 
 
Financial Aid Administration
  
Senior Special Programs Coordinator
 
Financial Aid Systems Analyst
 
Director of Financial Aid System Operations and Communication
 
Assistant Director of Financial Aid Outreach and Advising
 
Sonya Lopez
Director of Loan Services 
 
Chantel Barreras
Senior Loan Counselor
 
Melissa Dick
Senior Loan Counselor
  
Kyle Perry
Senior Loan Counselor
 
Joshua Morey 
Senior Director of Financial Aid
 

Mission Statement

At California Baptist University Financial Aid Administrators are dedicated to excellence in the service provided for students.  It is the staff's common goal to assist students in making informed decisions regarding their financial needs while pursuing their college education.

 

It is our commitment to:

 Facilitate students in the pursuit of their purpose:   By providing financial assistance, we open doors for many students who would otherwise be unable to achieve their educational goals.

 Pursue excellence in our field:   We dedicate ourselves to integrity within our profession, striving to adhere to all federal, state, and university regulations.   We commit to the constant bettering of ourselves through training so as to work to the very best of our ability.
 
Honor God with our actions and our words:   In both our professional and personal life, we strive to bring honor to God. We are mindful of the words we speak, the actions that we take and the attitudes we put forth. We recognize that we are His reflection to the world.
 
 

Disclosures and Notifications

Complaint Notice

CBU provides the following link(s) in order to comply with federal regulations that require us to provide students and prospective students with contact information for filing complaints with state officials or agencies that would handle any student complaints:

http://www.bppe.ca.gov/enforcement/complaint.shtml

www.calbaptist.edu/HEOA  

 

Code of Conduct Forms