Department awards are given to students by academic departments, using funds managed by the department. Department awards may include funding for tuition, fees, or housing, stipends, or training grants. You may contact your department directly about the availability of these awards, as well as any application information. Each department determines student eligibility for their awards.
Any department awards you receive will be included in your financial aid award package under My Finances on CalCentral, and will be paid to your account.*
*Per federal financial aid regulations, the total of the financial aid awards you receive cannot exceed your Cost of Attendance. It is possible, therefore, that outside resources, such as department awards, could reduce other awards in your financial aid package. We may reduce your other financial aid awards, like your Direct Loans, by the amount of your outside resources to ensure that your total awards do not exceed your Cost of Attendance. In these cases, the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office attempts first to reduce loan or work aid; fellowships, grants, or scholarships are only reduced as a last resort.
Types of Aid
From grants to scholarships to loans to work-study and beyond, Berkeley offers a wide range of financial aid programs designed to help you fund your education.
Special plans for low- and middle-income students. Grants for student parents. California Dream Act Aid. Find out about innovative Berkeley financial aid programs. — Learn More
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The Berkeley Financial Aid and Scholarships Office has been a trusted advisor to thousands of students and parents pursuing the dream of a Berkeley education. — Learn More
Financial Literacy
A college education is one of the most important investments of your lifetime. Let us help you learn how to use your resources wisely with an eye toward lifelong financial stability.
UC Berkeley is committed to providing students and their families with the knowledge and resources they need to make informed financial decisions while in school and after graduation.
Sound financial habits are no accident. Are you prepared to manage your resources wisely? — Learn More
Tools, Tips, and Resources
From securing aid to learning to manage your resources wisely, the path to earning your degree while maintaining financial health is tricky. We can help you on your journey.
Want to compare college costs, calculate your expenses, or create a budget? Looking for tips on the financial aid application process? How about a centralized listing of important external resources? You've come to the right place.
Want an estimate of how much financial aid you might receive? Berkeley's Cal-culator produces estimated values based on your answers to a few simple questions.
Financing your Berkeley education may be a challenge . . . but we can help you make the grade. — Learn More
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