want to waive out of SHIP. How will my aid change if I waive out of SHIP? A: The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office will adjust your COA to include the cost of SHIP and add a fee waiver to your financial aid... work to cover the cost of SHIP, if eligible. Undergraduate students with specific types of grants or scholarships , like Freshman Scholarship, Transfer Scholarship, Berkeley Scholarship, Fiat Lux, or Undergraduate... outside resources, including departmental awards and outside agency awards, to the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office. These awards, including funds provided for SHIP, are considered a resource and must be inc...
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Verification Process
Berkeley or complete the process with a notary, beginning Wednesday, June 17th, the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office is offering 10 minute video appointments to assist students in completing the identity veri... verification, go to the My Finances section of CalCentral. Click on the "Details" link in the Financial Aid and Scholarships section of the page. Review your Messages and Tasks for information about your verification status...
Withdrawing from Classes or School
Federal Direct Loans.
Non-Title IV funds include:
State Grants such as Cal Grants and Middle Class Scholarships
Institutional funds include University Grants and Loans
When you withdraw, two separate calculat...ons must take place:
A refund of fees must be calculated.
The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office must calculate a Return (for federal, state and institutional aid).
While the Registrar ...onsiders you to have "earned" all your fees at the midpoint of the term, the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office uses the federal definition for determining when all aid is considered to be "earned," whic...
Outreach
reflective of your circumstances.
Access the Stretching Your Aid webinar Slide Deck
All About Scholarships
October 29 | 1 to 2 p.m.
Scholarships are opportunities just waiting for you. Learn how to find ... when you receive outside funding, and how to discover campus honors and prizes.
Access the All About Scholarships webinar Slide Deck
Student Employment Through Work-Study
November 5 | 1 to 2 p.m.
Work-stud... p.m.
Are you considering UC Berkeley as an out-of-state student? Join staff from the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office and the Office of the Registrar to learn more about the cost of attendance, available finan...
Newly Admitted Students Pathways
eligible non-citizens may apply for and receive financial aid through the Berkeley Financial Aid and Scholarships office while enrolled in the Hong Kong University and Sciences Po Dual Degree Programs. Internatio...
Study Abroad
decide whether or not to enroll in your Summer Abroad Program.
After you enroll, the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office will post your summer award package beginning in late April. You then must accept and/or de... how much of any loan awards accept. This will help to cover the Remaining Costs not met by grant or scholarships . Accepting loans are a personal decision that only you can make, but it will be included in financ... how much of any loan awards accept. This will help to cover the Remaining Costs not met by grant or scholarships . Accepting loans are a personal decision that only you can make, but it will be included in financ...
MCS Updates
Dream Act Application (CADAA), your other financial aid awards as reported by the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office, and your estimated cost of attendance. Your MCS award is therefore subject to change if an... begin sending UC Berkeley rosters of MCS recipients beginning August 22nd.
The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office expects awards to be ready to disburse in early September.
July 30, 2025
We have s... may not be finalized by our initial disbursement date of August 18.
The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office team is here to support you. Review the information provided below to learn more about the ...
2025 POWER IN COMMUNITY DAY
BEARS!
Downloadables you may find helpful:
Funding Your Future Navigation Guide (Spanish)
Scholarships Flyer
Economic Hardship Flyer
2025 FAFSA Mixed Status Families
2025 FAFSA Special Circumstance... some helpful resources to get you started on your journey with the support of the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office. Our team is working to help you worry less about financing your education and enjoy more o... Works?
Check out our How Aid Works page to learn more on what to expect with the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office.
Need to get a bit more in-depth Now?
We’re here to support you today! Speak t...
Unusual Circumstance Appeals
Student Homelessness or Unusual Circumstances questions on your FAFSA or CADAA, the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office will assign you a Dependency Review task on the Berkeley Financial Aid Forms website. If yo... you have experienced homelessness, you will be asked to provide a statement and the Financial Aid and Scholarships office will request a conversation with you. If we determine we can perform a dependency overrid...
Competitive Prize Contests 2026
they are scholarship-eligible and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office. The Fund will provide all or a portion of their need-based scholarship.
Candidates shal... year in which they apply.
Successful candidates are awarded the Lipson Prize in spring, and Lipson Scholarships will be awarded for their sophomore through senior years for those who apply as freshmen, and for ... those who apply as sophomores, based on their financial need as determined by the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office.
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Philo Sherman Bennett Prize in Political Science
The ...
Native American Opportunity Plan
another federal, state or other financial aid program.
The plan combines all sources of grants, scholarships , tuition and fee specific awards you receive from federal, state, UC, and private sources (e.g. Ca... Aid (FAFSA) or a California Dream Act Application (CADAA).
Next Steps
The Financial Aid & Scholarships Office will coordinate with the Native American Student Development Office, the American Indian Gr... Undergraduate Admissions and the Residency Office to identify eligible students. The Financial Aid & Scholarships Office will notify new and continuing students, both undergraduate and graduate, who might be elig...
California Dream Act Service Incentive Grant Program
notified via email when payment has been approved. Payment will be processed by the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office and can take up to 6 weeks. The initial DSIG payment will occur after you receive at least ...
Accordion Test
deeper into specificity.)
This is a body of text.
Applying for Scholarships
We're talking about scholarships
Blue and Gold
Web training: Feb 17, 18, 19, 12pm Will cover ac... Refresh web tool training and learning PDF uploads will need to change
Requirements:
Application for scholarships in our department.
Click on this link here.
[bs_button size="md" type="info" value="Apply fo... Scholarships " href="scholarhships.com"]
Website updatesWeb training: Feb 17, 18, 19, 12pm Will cover accessibi...
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Financial Aid in Your Virtual Spaces
athletic aid or schedule an appointment for you with a financial aid counselor. The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office partners with Athletics to provide advising from 10:30 am - 11:30 am on Tuesdays.
Basic Ne... pm - 3 pm. Request an appointment here.
Undocumented Student Program (USP): The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office partners with USP to assist students by referral. Call the Undocumented Students Program at...
Work-Study Information for On-Campus Employers
work-study, depending on financial need-based eligibility.
Work-Study and DACA
The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office remains committed to ensuring that undocumented students have access to the work-study prog... have a valid work permit. Students can request a work-study award by contacting the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office and opening a case.
Employer Portal to the Work-Study Management System (WSMS)
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Verification Process
Berkeley or complete the process with a notary, beginning Wednesday, June 17th, the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office is offering 10 minute video appointments to assist students in completing the identity veri... verification, go to the My Finances section of CalCentral. Click on the "Details" link in the Financial Aid and Scholarships section of the page. Review your Messages and Tasks for information about your verification status...
Withdrawing from Classes or School
Federal Direct Loans. Non-Title IV funds include: State Grants such as Cal Grants and Middle Class Scholarships Institutional funds include University Grants and Loans When you withdraw, two separate calculat...ons must take place: A refund of fees must be calculated. The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office must calculate a Return (for federal, state and institutional aid). While the Registrar ...onsiders you to have "earned" all your fees at the midpoint of the term, the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office uses the federal definition for determining when all aid is considered to be "earned," whic...
Outreach
reflective of your circumstances. Access the Stretching Your Aid webinar Slide Deck All About Scholarships October 29 | 1 to 2 p.m. Scholarships are opportunities just waiting for you. Learn how to find ... when you receive outside funding, and how to discover campus honors and prizes. Access the All About Scholarships webinar Slide Deck Student Employment Through Work-Study November 5 | 1 to 2 p.m. Work-stud... p.m. Are you considering UC Berkeley as an out-of-state student? Join staff from the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office and the Office of the Registrar to learn more about the cost of attendance, available finan...
Newly Admitted Students Pathways
eligible non-citizens may apply for and receive financial aid through the Berkeley Financial Aid and Scholarships office while enrolled in the Hong Kong University and Sciences Po Dual Degree Programs. Internatio...
Study Abroad
decide whether or not to enroll in your Summer Abroad Program. After you enroll, the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office will post your summer award package beginning in late April. You then must accept and/or de... how much of any loan awards accept. This will help to cover the Remaining Costs not met by grant or scholarships . Accepting loans are a personal decision that only you can make, but it will be included in financ... how much of any loan awards accept. This will help to cover the Remaining Costs not met by grant or scholarships . Accepting loans are a personal decision that only you can make, but it will be included in financ...
MCS Updates
Dream Act Application (CADAA), your other financial aid awards as reported by the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office, and your estimated cost of attendance. Your MCS award is therefore subject to change if an... begin sending UC Berkeley rosters of MCS recipients beginning August 22nd. The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office expects awards to be ready to disburse in early September. July 30, 2025 We have s... may not be finalized by our initial disbursement date of August 18. The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office team is here to support you. Review the information provided below to learn more about the ...
2025 POWER IN COMMUNITY DAY
BEARS! Downloadables you may find helpful: Funding Your Future Navigation Guide (Spanish) Scholarships Flyer Economic Hardship Flyer 2025 FAFSA Mixed Status Families 2025 FAFSA Special Circumstance... some helpful resources to get you started on your journey with the support of the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office. Our team is working to help you worry less about financing your education and enjoy more o... Works? Check out our How Aid Works page to learn more on what to expect with the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office. Need to get a bit more in-depth Now? We’re here to support you today! Speak t...
Unusual Circumstance Appeals
Student Homelessness or Unusual Circumstances questions on your FAFSA or CADAA, the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office will assign you a Dependency Review task on the Berkeley Financial Aid Forms website. If yo... you have experienced homelessness, you will be asked to provide a statement and the Financial Aid and Scholarships office will request a conversation with you. If we determine we can perform a dependency overrid...
Competitive Prize Contests 2026
they are scholarship-eligible and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office. The Fund will provide all or a portion of their need-based scholarship. Candidates shal... year in which they apply. Successful candidates are awarded the Lipson Prize in spring, and Lipson Scholarships will be awarded for their sophomore through senior years for those who apply as freshmen, and for ... those who apply as sophomores, based on their financial need as determined by the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office. [MA_shortcode id=3761] - Top - Philo Sherman Bennett Prize in Political Science The ...
Native American Opportunity Plan
another federal, state or other financial aid program. The plan combines all sources of grants, scholarships , tuition and fee specific awards you receive from federal, state, UC, and private sources (e.g. Ca... Aid (FAFSA) or a California Dream Act Application (CADAA). Next Steps The Financial Aid & Scholarships Office will coordinate with the Native American Student Development Office, the American Indian Gr... Undergraduate Admissions and the Residency Office to identify eligible students. The Financial Aid & Scholarships Office will notify new and continuing students, both undergraduate and graduate, who might be elig...
California Dream Act Service Incentive Grant Program
notified via email when payment has been approved. Payment will be processed by the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office and can take up to 6 weeks. The initial DSIG payment will occur after you receive at least ...
Accordion Test
deeper into specificity.) This is a body of text. Applying for Scholarships We're talking about scholarships Blue and Gold Web training: Feb 17, 18, 19, 12pm Will cover ac... Refresh web tool training and learning PDF uploads will need to change Requirements: Application for scholarships in our department. Click on this link here. [bs_button size="md" type="info" value="Apply fo... Scholarships " href="scholarhships.com"] Website updatesWeb training: Feb 17, 18, 19, 12pm Will cover accessibi...
Search
Search Financial Aid & Scholarships ...
Financial Aid in Your Virtual Spaces
athletic aid or schedule an appointment for you with a financial aid counselor. The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office partners with Athletics to provide advising from 10:30 am - 11:30 am on Tuesdays. Basic Ne... pm - 3 pm. Request an appointment here. Undocumented Student Program (USP): The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office partners with USP to assist students by referral. Call the Undocumented Students Program at...
Work-Study Information for On-Campus Employers
work-study, depending on financial need-based eligibility. Work-Study and DACA The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office remains committed to ensuring that undocumented students have access to the work-study prog... have a valid work permit. Students can request a work-study award by contacting the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office and opening a case. Employer Portal to the Work-Study Management System (WSMS) ...