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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

August 9 – Last day to apply for a Summer 2024 emergency loan

August 19 – Financial Aid and Scholarships begin to disburse

Mid – August – Cost of Attendance adjustment request forms open for Fall 2024.

August 21 – Fall 2024 emergency loan application available

August 23 – Official Fee Payment Due Date

August 27 – Last day to withdraw without obligation to pay some or all tuition and fees

August 28 – Fall Instruction Begins