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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.

 

When You Get Paid & Things About Aid Webinar – Now Available

If you missed the live presentation of When You Get Paid & Things About Aid webinar, the recording of the event is now available.

Visit our How Aid Works page to relive the session answering many common questions for incoming and returning students.