Financial Aid & Scholarships Office
Connect with a Financial Aid Counselor virtually by Zoom.
Zoom Meeting Room
Commencement of Academic Activity
New tracking process ensures classes are counted toward financial aid eligibility.
About CAA
Prospective Students
As a first-year applicant, you must earn a high school diploma (or equivalent) and satisfy these requirements.
Current Students
Learn about the important dates that you'll encounter throughout the application process.
Special Cases
Our goal is to identify and admit students who are fully prepared to excel in our challenging academic environment.
Better FAFSA, Better Future
Learn about the upcoming 2024-25 changes to Federal Financial Aid .
Calendar
Fall 2023
Fall 2023 Financial Aid Unit Freeze
Office Closed: Veterans Day
Fall 2023 earned 100% Federal Financial Aid
Office Closed: Thanksgiving
Last day of Fall 2023
Winter 2024
Billing statement available on TritonLink. (eBill available continuing students)
Registration fee payment deadline
Financial Aid begins disbursing to student billing accounts
Office Closed: Holiday Recess
Return from Holiday Recess
First day of classes and refunds begin from Student Financial Solutions
Winter 2024 Financial Aid Unit Freeze
News
2023-2024 FAFSA/DREAM Act applications: While March 2, 2023 was the 2023-24 priority filing deadline for eligible students for state and institutional financial aid consideration, we still encourage eligible students to file for 2023-2024 federal aid and institutional financial aid (pending funding availability).
Middle Class Scholarships awarding will begin in late November 2023 through early 2024.
Unconfirmed Cal Grants: Log into Webgrants 4 Students to confirm or change your school of attendance to UC San Diego (school code 001317) if you have an unconfirmed Cal Grant award.
2023-24 Special Circumstances appeals We continue to review EFC Calculation and Cost of Attendance appeals in date order received.
For information on Housing and Financial Aid visit: Housing and Your Aid (ucsd.edu)
Monitor your ucsd email for important updates.
Wondering where to get started on Federal Student Loan repayment? Visit Understanding your student loan repayment options | University of California for more information.
The First Step
The first step to apply for financial aid is to submit the appropriate application, ideally by the priority deadline.
The FAFSA is available for US citizens and eligible non-citizens (ie, permanent residents).
The California Dream Act Application is available for undocumented students who qualify for the AB540 fee exemption.
FAFSA
- UC San Diego School Code: 001317
If your financial circumstances have changed compared to the 2021 income information reported on your 2023-24 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or CA Dream Act Application, you can file a Special Circumstances appeal with UC San Diego. Please visit Forms (ucsd.edu) for details.
Financial Aid Estimator
Use the UC San Diego financial aid calculator to find an early estimate of your full-time cost of attendance and financial aid.
UC San Diego is committed to using the Principles & Standards of the College Cost Transparency Initiative in its student financial aid offer.
UC YouTube Resources
Videos focus on applying for financial aid and offer tips on other methods of financing your education.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? Use this resource to find answers to all your frequently asked questions.