Build Your Financial Tool Box
Whether you're trying to get an estimate of your financial aid award, looking for a work-study job, signing up for Direct Deposit, updating your contact information, or reading financial aid facts, there is a tool that can help! See the annotated list below for tools that can help you navigate your path through Berkeley.
Build a Budget
One of the first steps in good financial management is to create a budget so that you can monitor your income and expenses.
CalCentral
CalCentral is available to all students with an active CalNet account. It provides you with financial aid and billing transaction information.
Calculators
Refer to these student calculators for tools you may find helpful in managing your finances.
Compare Costs
See how the Financial Aid Shopping Sheet helps you compare costs among colleges.
Estimate Your Financial Aid
Answer a few simple questions and Berkeley's Cal-culator provides an estimated Financial Aid award for prospective undergraduate students.
Financial Aid at a Glance
Read UC Berkeley Financial Aid Facts.
Financial Aid Checklist
Keep on top of common financial aid tasks.
Find Work-Study Jobs
Search the job listings and learn how to submit your application.
Share Information with Parents and Others
Learn how to share your financial aid package details or information about other university records with your parents, a guardian, a spouse, or other person.
Sign Up for Direct Deposit
Get funds fast by signing up for Direct Deposit. You can do this within CalCentral.
Update Your Contact Information
Keep your contact information current!
View Videos
Get tips and insight about financial aid applications, types of aid, repaying your loans, and more.