Financial Aid & Scholarships Office
The Financial Aid & Scholarships Office is serving students in-person, virtually and by phone. Please review our service hours and upcoming closures.
Contact UsPeak Season Update
As we near the start of fall quarter, our office is experiencing very high demand. This means wait times for phone, in person, and online counseling are longer than usual. We appreciate your patience!
To get help faster, please:
- Check our website first—most answers and resources are readily available.
- Avoid sending the same question in multiple ways (calls, tickets, emails), as it slows responses for everyone.
- Follow us on Instagram for quick tips and updates.
We’re committed to assisting you as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding during this busy time.
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.
The First Step
The first step to apply for financial aid is to submit the appropriate application, ideally by the priority deadline.
Video Resources
Videos focus on applying for financial aid and offer tips on other methods of financing your education.
Calendar
Fall 2025
September 16: Financial Aid begins disbursing to student billing accounts
September 24: Fall 2025 Registration Fee Payment Deadline
September 25: First day of classes
September 25: Financial Aid Refunds begin from Student Financial Solutions
October 10: Fall 2025 Financial Aid Unit Freeze
News
2025-26 Cal Grants eligibility confirmation is scheduled to begin the middle of August. Once begun, please allow up to 2 weeks for any updates to show on your 2025-26 financial aid portal on TritonLink.
Cal Grant eligible but no Cal Grant on Tritonlink? Log into Webgrants 4 Students to confirm or change your school of attendance to UC San Diego (school code 001317). Be sure to complete any verifications or forms that are outstanding to ensure timely disbursement of your grant.
2025-26 Special Circumstances appeals for Cost of Attendance and Student Aid Index (SAI) Financial Aid are now available. Initial appeal review will begin late August/early September.
2025-26 FAFSA and CADAA applications. While April 2, 2025 was the 2025-26 priority filing deadline for eligible students for state and institutional financial aid consideration, we still encourage eligible students to file for 2025-26 federal aid.
Monitor your ucsd email for important updates.
UC San Diego is committed to using the Principles & Standards of the College Cost Transparency Initiative in its student financial aid offer.