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The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office welcomes you to your future. Find support for the current academic term. Welcome New Bears!

The transition to the new FAFSA continues for 2025–26 aid applications. Read about updates to the forms. Applying for aid?

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You can use summer financial aid to study abroad, take online classes, or attend classes at another UC campus or at an approved exchange program.

Around 65% of students qualify for financial aid. Learn about the types of aid that may be available.

Berkeley offers a wide range of programs designed to keep a world-class education affordable.

View our requirements and admissions process for freshman or transfer admissions.

Use the Cal-culator to get an estimate of your financial aid eligibility.

Who Gets Aid?

Nearly two-thirds of undergraduate students qualify for financial aid. Eligible graduate students may be awarded federal student loans and work-study.

More than 60% of Berkeley Undergraduate students receive aid.

Prospective Students

Resources for students interested in attending UC Berkeley.
Current Students

Already a Berkeley student? Find resources to help you navigate your financial journey.
Parent Financial Support Hub

Get started with these resources to help your student navigate financial aid at UC Berkeley.
Campus Partner Connect

Find facts about financial aid, our policies, and information for partners around campus.

IMPORTANT DATES

February 7 – Economic Hardship Appeal Priority Submission Deadline

February 21 – Deadline to complete reading assignments on Academic Integrity to confirm participation in courses

March 3 – 2025-26 FAFSA/CADAA submission deadline

March 11 – Spring FASO Meet & Greet

April 4 – Cost of Attendance Adjustment Request Priority Submission Deadline

April 30 – Last day to accept any 2024-25 academic year federal, state or Berkeley loans and complete all required processes

May 9 – Last day of instruction

May 16 – Last day to apply for a Spring 2025 emergency loan