Financial Aid
& Scholarships Office
Financial Aid and Scholarships Virtual Counseling
Available Monday through Thursday, 9am – 2pmTuesday and Thursday, 4:30pm - 6:30pm at ucsd.zoom.us/my/faszoom1
Common Questions For Admitted Students
Learn MoreDue to the State Order and Covid-19, the Financial Aid and ScholarshipS Office is closed until further notice.
Please email your questions to finaid@ucsd.edu or visit Virtual Counseling Monday through Thursday 9AM TO 2PM, and Tuesday and Thursday 4:30PM to 6:30PM via Zoom at UCSD.ZOOM.US/MY/FASZOOM1.
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 2020-2021 academic year (PDFs).
Calendar
Summer Session 1 2020
Summer Session 1 disbursement date
Summer Session 1 fee deadline
Summer Session 1 begins
Summer Session 2 2020
Summer Session 2 disbursement date
Summer Session 2 fee deadline
Summer Session 2 begins
Summer Session 3 2020
Special Session dates vary
Session 3 fee deadline – refer to link https://summersession.ucsd.edu/tuition/deadlines.html
Session 3 disburses approximately two weeks before start date
News
2020-2021 Appeal Forms will be available on our website https://fas.ucsd.edu/forms-and-resources/forms/index.html
2020-2021 Award letters will be available for students to review via mytritonlink.ucsd.edu. Students will receive an email notification when the award letter is ready for review. Make sure to log in to view and accept your awards.
2020-21 HOUSING: If you are a dependent student for financial aid purposes who is living off campus (not with parents and not on campus housing) for the 2020-21 academic year, please provide the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office at finaid@ucsd.edu with a copy of your lease agreement for the upcoming year. For more information, please check your UC San Diego email.
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 2018 income information reported on your 2020-21 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or CA Dream Act Application, you can file an 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.