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FAFSA Simplification

(EFC). Other Financial Assistance (OFA) is all financial aid awarded to the applicant, including outside scholarships and loans, as well as aid awarded by the university. The formula uses information that applican... question Add a missing signature Has UC Berkeley received my FAFSA information?The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office will let you know when we have received and processed your FAFSA information by posting a m... from the Department of Education and processed into financial aid packages by the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office. We will send you an email notification to your preferred email address from faoemail@be...

Graduate Award Guide

awards, fee remissions, and waivers that have been reported by sources outside of the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office, including your academic department and the Graduate Fellowships Office. If you have been n... account as soon as you become aware of it. Outside awards may be reported to the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office at any time and you are encouraged to make sure that all of your awards are reported in a t... department, or the Graduate Division's Fellowships Office have reported them to the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office. See Types of Financial Aid below for loan details or information about how to request work...

Learn: Tools, Tips, and Resources!

General Financial Aid Tips A Paying For College Checklist Scholarships .com Financial Aid Tips Tips on Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) ... to navigating financial aid at Berkeley. Also review flyers on Expected Family Contribution Appeals, Scholarships and Loans. Glossary of Financial Aid Terms Wondering what a financial aid term, such as Exp... goals, and income taxes. The College Board's Big Future Website Information about financial aid, scholarships , and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)...

Publications

Flyer Funding Your Future Navigation GuideAcademic Year 2022-23Expected Family Contribution Flyer Scholarships Flyer Loan Flyer Funding Your Future Navigation GuideAcademic Year 2021-22Financial Aid Fact... & Figures Expected Family Contribution Flyer Scholarships Flyer Loan FlyerAcademic Year 2020-21Fund Your Future: Financial Aid Flyer for Newly-Admitted S... Luminaries: Regents' and Chancellor's Scholarship 2020-21 Expected Family Contribution Flyer 2020-21 Scholarships Flyer 2020-21 Loan Flyer 2020-21Academic Year 2019–20Financial Aid Facts and Figures Flyer, F...

COVID-19 Relief Funding Notifications

(HEERF III) Funding Notifications September 2021The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office sent undergraduate and graduate students awarded ARP (HEERF III) funding in September of 20... institutions prioritize providing funding to students with exceptional need. Your Financial Aid and Scholarships Office team consulted with campus partners, including the Division of Equity and Inclusion, the Gr... incredibly challenging time. Please stay safe and take good care.  December 2021The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office sent undergraduate and graduate students awarded ARP (HEERF III) funding in December of 202...CRRSAA (HEERF II) Funding Notifications 2020-21The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office sent undergraduate and graduate students awarded CRRSAA (HEERF II) funding during the 2020-... institutions prioritize providing funding to students with exceptional need. Your Financial Aid and Scholarships Office team consulted with campus partners, including the Division of Equity and Inclusion, the Gr...CARES Act (HEERF I) Funding Notifications 2020-21The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office sent undergraduate students awarded CARES Act (HEERF I) funding during the 2020-21 award ye... related to the disruption of campus operations due to the COVID-19 crisis.   The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office sent graduate students awarded CARES Act (HEERF I) funding during the 2020-21 award year th... related to the disruption of campus operations due to the COVID-19 crisis. Your Financial Aid and Scholarships Office team collaborated with campus partners, including the Division of Equity and Inclusion, the...

Parent Guide

your student might receive at Berkeley, visit our Estimate Your Financial Aid page. Visit the OURS Scholarships page to help your student apply for outside scholarships. Application deadlines for outside schola... until the time your student graduates from UC Berkeley. Financial tools, such as private loans, outside scholarships , and college savings plans can help.Applying for Financial AidIf your student is a U.S. citizen or... your student to learn more about Berkeley's privacy policy regarding student records. Grants and Scholarships ? How Can You Get Them? Grants are awards that eligible students do not have to repay or work fo...

Satisfactory Academic Progress

reviewed, approved and signed by your College Advisor before it is submitted to the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office. It must also be reviewed, approved and signed by your Undergraduate Major Advisor, if you ... Office at Haas or Dean of Students at Berkeley Law before it is submitted to the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office. Graduate Academic Plan Form   Prepare Backup Plan: If your appeal is not ...

Financial Aid Payments and Refunds

account, you will be able to see it reflected on the Billing Summary in CalCentral. The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office releases financial aid no sooner than 10 days before the start of instruction, as long as y... departmental awards, fee waivers, and fee remissions that have not posted as expected. The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office does not have information about these award disbursements. If you have received fellowships...

Newly Admitted Students FAQs

click on “My Finances” in the menu bar. Choose the “View Awards” button under Financial Aid and Scholarships to see your award and cost of attendance details, messages and tasks.Why are my awards conditional... information.What is net cost?A: The Net Cost is your cost of attendance minus any gift aid (grants and scholarships ) you are offered. The net cost represents the amount of funding you may need in addition to your g... educational expenses for one year. The net cost can be met through a number of resources, like outside scholarships , work-study, loans, family contributions, etc. Note that this is an estimate of how much funding y... click on “My Finances” in the menu bar. Choose the “View Awards” button under Financial Aid and Scholarships to see your award and cost of attendance details, messages and tasks.What kind of financial aid am...I eligible for?A: The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office administers loans and work-study offers for graduate and professional students. If you are ...

Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) FAQ

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... for Spring. University Health Services (UHS) provides updated information to the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office prior to the start of each semester to determine which students have enrolled in SHIP and w... 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...

Verification Process

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...

Newly Admitted Students Pathways

option on CalCentral by following these steps: Start by clicking on the “Your Financial Aid and Scholarships ” link under Resources in MAP@Berkeley to view your financial aid awards. Simply click on “Up... Kong University (HKU) Dual Degree program impact my financial aid?A: If eligible, financial aid and scholarships are provided by your current campus of attendance. Students accepted to the Dual Degree Program w... eligible non-citizens may apply for and receive financial aid through the Berkeley Financial Aid and Scholarships office while enrolled at Berkeley in years 3 and 4. International students should contact Berkeley...

Study Abroad

and summer and are encouraged to apply for financial aid as early as possible. The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office will award federal, state and institutional funds to all eligible students participating in... 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...

Summer Aid

types of aid are available in the summer? Summer financial aid may include a combination of grants, scholarships and loans. Undergraduate students with unmet financial need may apply for a private loan instead ... disbursement of your aid. It is your responsibility to communicate to the UC Berkeley Financial Aid and Scholarships Office any enrollment changes, including withdrawals, after you have been awarded. Adjustments to ... Unsubsidized Loan $2,000 Federal Direct PLUS Loan $9,983 Total Summer Aid $18,363 Scholarships may be available through the BCPA program- inquire directly with them to find out how to apply.Dis... international student. No, you are not eligible to receive financial aid from the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office for summer. I am a visiting student from a non-UC campus, taking classes for the summ... get aid? No, you are not eligible to receive financial aid from the Berkeley Financial Aid and Scholarships Office for summer. *Students who are not making Satisfactory Academic Progress after the Sp... different UC campus. How is my summer financial aid eligibility determined? The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office determines all summer financial aid eligibility using the 2023-24 Free Application for Fede...

Veterans Education Benefits

35. Please open a case with Cal Student Central if you have questions about your financial aid. ROTC Scholarships - Air Force, Army, Navy ROTC scholarships administered by the Department of Defense (DoD) are ... for Financial Aid (FAFSA)? Reminder: The New FAFSA Form for 2024–25 is LIVE! The financial aid and scholarships office expects to have financial aid packages available for continuing students beginning in May 2... case with Cal Student Central. Where does the school report Veterans Education Benefits or ROTC Scholarships ? Veterans Education Benefits or ROTC Scholarships are reported as gift aid on Form 1098-T and are...

Cal Grants

information. 2. How can I confirm that Berkeley sent my GPA automatically? Contact the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office in mid-February. A staff member will confirm whether or not you are on the list that was se... balance; to request this, download the Cal_Grant_B_Payment_Auth and submit it to the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office by the following deadlines: Fall Disbursement: August 1 Spring Disbursement: January ... students exempt from paying nonresident tuition under AB 540 and ineligible for federal aid to receive scholarships from private sources. The second part of the California Dream Act, Assembly Bill 131 (AB 131), al...

Chafee Grant

Dream Act Application Who do I contact at UC Berkeley for my Chafee? Contact the Financial Aid & Scholarships office by starting at Cal Student Central. Will Chafee reduce any of my grants awarded by the Fin... certifies the Chafee Grant at UCB? The Cal Grant Program Administrator in the Financial Aid & Scholarships office will certify your award. What is the certification process? Not until you show as “Awar...

Berkeley Undergraduate Dream Act Aid

The FactsYou may be eligible to receive scholarships , state grants (including the Cal Grant and the Middle Class Scholarship), institutional grants, UC... Scholarship for Incoming Students) Immigrants Rising Immigration Legal Intake Service List of Scholarships and Fellowships Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) Scholarship...Resources Undocumented Student Program (USP) Emergency Grant and Scholarships Academic Counseling Mental Health Support Legal Support Frequently Asked Questions1. I ...

Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan

all of my financial awards? Yes. If, for example, you receive a Pell Grant, a Cal Grant, and private scholarships that don't fully cover your UC systemwide tuition and fees, your Blue and Gold award will make up ... qualify? If you qualify for the Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan, your financial aid awards will include scholarships or grants to cover your UC systemwide tuition and fees.  Please note that you cannot receive more...

Native American Opportunity Plan

students do not need to pay them back. They fall under the category of tuition remission, grants, and scholarships from federal, state, university or private sources. Q: Which fees are covered? A: The program ... Student Services Fees, which are assessed to all California residents, will be covered by grants or scholarships . Campus fees and Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition are not part of the Native American Oppo... recognized tribes. California’s Native American tribes and other external organizations may provide scholarships to Native American students who are not members of a federally recognized tribe. The Federated Ind...

Loans

choosing a less expensive dorm? 2. Have you considered working part-time? Have you researched any outside scholarships ? Work-study is a great way not only to reduce your future debt, but also to gain professional exp... your Master Promissory Note and Entrance Loan Counseling will be received by the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office. After verifying that you do not have any holds, that your financial aid application is c...

Berkeley Loan

to contact Heartland ECSI or open a case with Cal Student Central. Contact - Financial Aid and Scholarships Cal Student Central is your destination for key university business related to financial aid, ...

California Dream Loan

grace period; please keep your contact information up-to-date with ECSI. Contact - Financial Aid and Scholarships Cal Student Central is your destination for key university business related to financial aid,...

Health Professions Student Loan

open a case with Cal Student Central or contact ECSI with questions. Contact - Financial Aid and Scholarships Cal Student Central is your destination for key university business related to financial aid, ...

PLUS Loan Application

you may borrow for each undergraduate student at UC Berkeley is determined by the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office and is listed on your student’s financial aid offer. By borrowing wisely, repayment will... your Master Promissory Note and Entrance Loan Counseling will be received by the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office. After verifying that you do not have any blocks, that your financial aid application is ...

Private Alternative Loan

be within the total cost of attendance for the academic year. In these cases, the financial aid and scholarships office is responsible for resolving over-awards on student packages and returning private loan fun... private loan funds to lenders can take approximately two weeks. Please notify the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office by opening a case with Cal Student Central if you want changes made to your Private Loan. ... Contact - Financial Aid and Scholarships Cal Student Central is the destination for student university business related to financial ai...

Short-Term Emergency Loan

$2,000. Such approval requires authorization from an appropriate representative of the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office, or a delegated official, and eligible students may be required to sign a revised promissor... past-due Living Expense Loan and/or Co-payable Loan for Fees. Eligibility TermsThe Financial Aid and Scholarships Office reserves the right to determine whether to make a loan available after assessing eligibilit... university’s records. The maximum loan amount is established each semester by the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office and is subject to change without notice.Loan Terms Loans are interest-free. The Financi...

Summer Sessions Loan

ECSI. Please open a case with Cal Student Central or contact ECSI with questions. Contact - Financial Aid and Scholarships Cal Student Central is your destination for key university business related to financial aid, fe...

Prizes and Honors

component of a needy student’s package of financial aid awards. In these cases, the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office attempts first to reduce loan or work aid; fellowships, grants, or scholarships are only re... Based" component of a student's package of financial aid awards. In these cases, the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office attempts first to reduce loan or work aid; fellowships, grants, or scholarships are only re...

Competitive Prize Contests 2025

on the UC Berkeley campus. Entries may be sent to: Coordinator, Committee on Prizes Undergraduate Scholarships , Prizes, and Honors 210 Sproul Hall #1964 University of California Berkeley, CA 94720 Question...

Scholarships

Step 1. Donors create named scholarships (year-round)Donors create scholarships for Berkeley students and specify a purpose for the scholar...hip, such as for a specific major. These donor-named scholarships are pooled together into general scholarship funds, such as the Berkeley Undergraduate Scholarship... based on what is available in the total scholarship funding pool. At this time, specific, donor-named scholarships are not yet matched to each student. Students receive their financial aid disbursement just before... about the person who financed your scholarship, in a brief scholarship biography. Donors often create scholarships for a specific purpose that is meaningful to them and name the scholarship after themselves or a l... for Berkeley’s talented undergraduate students. Thank you for helping Berkeley continue to provide scholarships to deserving students like yourself! For more information, see Frequently Asked Questions...

Berkeley Undergraduate Scholarship

and continuing students who meet the criteria set by the Academic Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships , Honors and Financial Aid are awarded on the basis of both academic merit and financial need. ... award. For example, your $6,000 Berkeley Undergraduate Scholarship may be converted to two different scholarships , like a Campanile Scholarship for $4,500 and a Phoebe Hearst Scholarship for $1,500. The named sch... Berkeley Complete and submit the University of California Application for Freshman or Transfer Admission and Scholarships by the deadline. Because some scholarships are awarded to students who meet specific criteria esta...

Fiat Lux Scholarship

based on the California resident student budget, as determined by the UC Berkeley Financial Aid and Scholarships Office. Awards are renewed annually for a maximum of eight semesters, provided the scholar maintai... and professional growth. Mentors are volunteers from the Academic Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships , Honors, and Financial Aid (CUSHFA) and the faculty at large. Fiat Lux Scholars Association (FLSA... Advising Scholars are paired with a dedicated scholarship adviser who provides support and information about scholarships , financial aid, academic advising, and other campus resources. The Undergraduate Scholarships, Pri...

New Leader Scholarship

Christ Chancellor, University of California, Berkeley Cruz Grimaldo Associate Vice Chancellor, Financial Aid & Scholarships Ruth & Bill Goldman Founders, New Leader Scholarship Program ...

Regents' and Chancellor's Scholarship

as University Medalist and have earned such prestigious awards as the Rhodes, Truman, and Marshall Scholarships . Many have gone on to become faculty at prestigious universities, CEOs of global corporations, and... tenure. Financial Aid Advising: Scholars have a dedicated scholarship coordinator in the Undergraduate Scholarships , Honors, and Prizes Office to assist with questions about the scholarship and financial aid. Fina... Scholarship Tenure: Scholar awards vary based on financial need as assessed by the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office. The minimum award amount is $2,500 per year. Awards are renewable annually for a maximum o...

Scholarship Search

for More Scholarship ResourcesScholarship Connection is Berkeley's clearinghouse for information on scholarships that are funded by sources outside the University. The Scholarship Connection website is maintaine... by the Office of Undergraduate Research and Prestigious Scholarships (OUR). They receive hundreds of scholarship notices each year. Competition for these awards may be... and scholarship deadlines and requirements vary.Frequently Asked Questions1. Do I need to report my scholarships from private donors? Yes, all outside scholarships should be reported to the Financial Aid and Sc...

LAEP Information for On-Campus Employers

Partner/Generalist. You can locate your HR Partner/Generalist using the Region Finder. The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office is not part of the HR hiring/onboarding process. This process is directly linked to stude... (alpha code) drives the LAEP subsidy; the Pool ID is assigned exclusively by the Financial Aid And Scholarships Office once the student accepts the referral. WSMS will generate an email to notify the three co... have any questions regarding their awards or eligibility.LAEP Award AllocationThe Financial Aid and Scholarships Office will determine the students work-study/LAEP award based on the FAFSA or CA Dream Act submit...

Work-Study Information for Off-Campus Employers

page Reminders: Jobs must be reviewed and validated by the Work-Study staff for approval. The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office validates new job requests within 2-3 business days. Jobs registered within WSMS are for... within the Work-Study Management System (WSMS) and submit a proof of payment to the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office. Work-study students are paid 100% of their earnings by the employer. Once the student has ... access after the Work-Study Program application and agreement are approved by the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office. After approval, our office will provide instructions to gain access to WSMS. FERPA ...

Work-Study Information for On-Campus Employers

number. Jobs must be reviewed and validated by the work-study staff for approval. The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office validates new job requests within 2-3 business days. Jobs registered within WSMS are for ... alpha code) drives the work-study subsidy; the Pool ID is assigned exclusively by the Financial Aid And Scholarships Office once the student accepts the referral. WSMS will generate an email to notify the three co... Service (formerly CSS) for the hiring and onboarding of all student workers. The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office is not part of this process.   Further, departments are responsible for tracking a s...

Work-Study Information for Students

"Converting Need-Based Loans to Work-Study" below. Work-Study and DACA The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office remains committed to ensuring that undocumented students have access to the Work-Study Prog... valid work permit. DACA students can request a work-study award by contacting the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office. Convert Need-Based Loans to Work-Study If a student determines that they were ... about LAEP. Questions not answered in the FAQs can be submitted via a case, select “Financial Aid and Scholarships ” under area and then “Work-Study.”Public Service OpportunitiesUC Berkeley’s Public Service...

Veterans Education Benefits

the Chapter 35 Dependents' Educational Assistance Program. Veterans' Education Benefits and ROTC Scholarships , as defined under sec. 480(c) of the Higher Education Act (HEA), effective July 1, 2009, are not t...

Work-Study Information for Off-Campus Employers

an off-campus employer is to submit an application/contract to be reviewed by the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office for processing and approval. We advise prospective employers to review federal guidance to ... off-campus employer, please submit the off-campus employer interest form and the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office will follow up with instructions on how to submit the work-study application and contract. ...

PLUS Loan Application

About the Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan Direct PLUS Loans for parents are unsubsidized loans issued by the federal government to parents of dependent undergraduate students.  The Parent

Short-Term Emergency Loan

The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office offers short-term emergency loans to graduate and undergraduate students. These interest-fr...

Loans

Federal student loans can be a critical part of your education financing plan. They are a great resource when used conservatively and wisely. We encourage you to carefully

Regents’ and Chancellor’s Scholarship

The Regents’ and Chancellor’s Scholarship is the most prestigious scholarship offered by UC Berkeley to entering undergraduate students. The scholarship is extended to a select cohort of Berkeley

Fiat Lux Scholarship

meets up to the full financial need of the cost of attendance (as determined by the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office). Fiat Lux Scholarship recipients shine brightly at Berkeley. Discover a scholarship progr...

Scholarship Search

of scholarship scams on the Internet. Beware of sites or services that charge a hefty fee to locate scholarships or that guarantee grants that seem too good to be true. BestColleges.com offers a college scho...arship database that includes nearly 20,000 scholarships for a wide range of fields of study. The Cal Alumni Association offers scholarships for entering... 2,300 sources of college funding. College Grant Resource Guide is a helpful directory of grants and scholarships for both undergraduate and graduate students, including government grants, career-related grants, ...

COVID-19 Service & Support Updates

We in the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office and Cal Student Central (CSC) are coordinating our efforts to support you and your ability ...

Study Abroad

Did you know that the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office can provide the same federal, state, and campus funds to eligible UC Berkeley students enro...led in university-approved study abroad programs? Did you know there are additional scholarships awarded specifically to students studying abroad? You can study abroad for a semester, the full...academic year, or even a Summer Session with financial aid support and you may also receive additional scholarships specific to study abroad students. The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office will partner with you...