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.
Calendar
2023-24 Entering and Continuing student priority document deadline
Spring 2023 quarter ends
Office Closed: Juneteenth
Office Closed: Independence Day
Summer Session I, 2023
First scheduled financial aid disbursement
SS1 and Special Session tuition and fee payment deadline
First day of classes and refunds begin from Student Financial Solutions (SFS)
SS1 ONLY Financial Aid Unit Freeze
Summer Session II, 2023
First scheduled financial aid disbursement
Tuition and fee payment deadline
First day of classes and refunds begin from Student Financial Solutions (SFS)
SS1 and 2, OR SS2 ONLY Financial Aid Unit Freeze
News
Summer 2023 information: Visit the Summer Financial Aid site for important information on how financial aid works for the Summer.
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).
2022-23 Middle Class Scholarship expected awarding timeline: We will continue awarding to eligible students. Please note: MCS amounts may fluctuate from original awards based on newly awarded grants/scholarships or changes to the Cost of Attendance. Please visit our website and monitor your UC San Diego email for any updates.
Click for more info: UCSD FAS sent MCS update to students.
Questions about the Federal Targeted Debt Cancellation and the Extended Loan Pause? Visit the Studentaid.gov 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 Family Contribution appeal with UC San Diego 2023-24 Family Contribution appeal. Appeals are generally available later in Summer 2023. For updates once the 2023-24 form is available please visit Forms (ucsd.edu).
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.
REVIEWING YOUR COLLEGE FINANCING PLAN (CFP)
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.