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.

 

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.