Welcome New Bears!  The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office welcomes you to your future. Find support for the current academic term. Applying for aid? The priority deadline for financial aid applications is March 2, 2026. Read about the updated FAFSA and CADAA. 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. Berkeley offers a wide range of programs designed to keep a world-class education affordable. Use the Cal-culator to get an estimate of your financial aid eligibility.

 

In late April, the Department of Education will implement key system updates to support changes to federal student aid programs enacted under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). This update will result in a temporary pause in our ability to process 2026-27 federal aid applications. If you submit or modify your 2026-27 FAFSA after April 21, 2026, please expect a delay of several weeks before your data or updates will be reflected in CalCentral. You will receive an email once our office processes your application and finalizes your awards.

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.