The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office welcomes you to your future. Find support for the current academic term.
Welcome New Bears!
The priority deadline for financial aid applications is extended to April 2, 2025. Read about the updated FAFSA and CADAA.
Applying for aid?
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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.
Around 65% of students qualify for financial aid. Learn about the types of aid that may be available.
Berkeley offers a wide range of programs designed to keep a world-class education affordable.
View our requirements and admissions process for freshman or transfer admissions.
Use the Cal-culator to get an estimate of your financial aid eligibility.
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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.
IMPORTANT DATES
April 2 – 2025–26 FAFSA/CADAA priority submission deadline
April 4 – Cost of Attendance Adjustment Request priority submission deadline
April 30 – Last day to accept any 2024-25 academic year federal, state or Berkeley loans and complete all required processes
May 9 – Last day of instruction
May 16 – Last day to apply for a Spring 2025 emergency loan
