Our goal is to help you navigate the financial aspects of your college career!
Kelly Russell has been the Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships at Fresno State
since fall 2016. Originally from Kansas, Kelly has over 25 years of experience in
higher education and student services. Kelly is committed to helping students seek
financial assistance to aid reaching their educational goals at Fresno State.
Click to view the Financial Aid and Scholarships Organization Chart.
Our team looks forward to working with you! Normally, we are open in the North Lobby
of the Joyal Administration building, but at this time, we are available by email,
LiveChat or you can contact us by phone at 559-278-2182!
Hosting an Outreach Event?
The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office provides information and support, at both on and off campus events, to assist students and families in navigating the financial aid process.
If you are interested in having staff from our office attend your event, please complete
our online Outreach Request Form.
We will respond as quickly as possible to your request.
During the academic year, we are open Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm. Incoming calls are accepted until 15 minutes prior to closing. On Thursdays, our phone lines open up at 9:15am during regular business hours to accomodate our staff meeting.
- Phone: 559-278-2182
- Fax: 559-278-4833
- Financial Aid and Scholarships General Email: financialaid@mail.fresnostate.edu (NOTE: For security purposes, we cannot accept documents via email.)
- Mailing Address:
5150 N. Maple Ave., M/S JA64
Fresno, CA 93740-8026
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