Financial Aid
& Scholarships Office
May 15, 2021
Deadline to submit 2020-2021 Academic year financial aid revisions and appeals
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Student Loans Spring 2021 Workshops
Upcoming Loan Workshops
Financial Aid and Scholarships Virtual Counseling
Available Monday through Friday 10am – 6pm at ucsd.zoom.us/my/faszoom1
DUE TO COVID-19, THE FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS OFFICE HAS LIMITED AVAILABILITY.
For your safety, and the safety of others, we recommend you contact us in the following order of priority:
- Your best option for reaching us is via Virtual Counseling Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10am to 4pm and Tuesday and Thursday 10am to 6pm via Zoom at UCSD.ZOOM.US/MY/FASZOOM1.
- You may email your questions to finaid@ucsd.edu. Most questions receive responses within 3 to 4 business days.
- Telephone hours are limited to Monday and Wednesday 9am to 12pm. Staff availability over the phone is extremely limited and will result in long wait times.
- We continue to be available for in-person appointments on a limited basis. Requests for appointments can be made on our online scheduler.
Coronavirus Information for the UC San Diego Community
Our leaders are working closely with federal and state officials to ensure your ongoing safety at the university. Stay up to date with the latest developments.
How will COVID-19 impact your financial aid and scholarships?
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.
Financial Aid Forms
Access printable financial aid and scholarship forms for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Calendar
Spring 2021
Spring 2021, first scheduled financial aid disbursement
Spring registration fee payment deadline (late fees will be added after this date)
Spring 2021, first day of classes
Spring financial aid refunds available to students
2020-2021 academic year (excluding Summer 2021) deadline to request regular academic year revisions and appeals
News
2021-2022 FAFSA: The new FAFSA is available as of Oct 1, 2020. Please login to complete your new FAFSA today. http://fafsa.gov/
Summer Financial Aid
Please check our Summer Session page for the latest news on summer financial aid.
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
Dream Act
- UC San Diego School Code: 001317
If your financial circumstances have changed compared to the 2019 income information reported on your 2021-22 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or CA Dream Act Application, you can file a Family Contribution appeal with UC San Diego.
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 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.