Financial Aid
& Scholarships Office
2021-2022 FINANCIAL AID PACKAGING HAS BEGUN!
WE PLAN TO PACKAGE ELIGIBLE STUDENTS by the end of August 2021. For updates check your 2021-2022 Tritonlink and UCSD email.
Financial Aid and Scholarships Virtual Counseling
AVAILABLE M,W,F: 8AM-4:30PM, T,TH: 10AM-4:30PM at ucsd.zoom.us/my/faszoom1
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Do you know if you are meeting SAP requirements?
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, and Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, Tuesday and Thursday 10am to 4:30pm via Zoom at UCSD.ZOOM.US/MY/FASZOOM1.
- You may email your questions to finaid@ucsd.edu. Most questions receive responses within 7 to 14 business days.
- Telephone hours are Monday-Friday, 10am to 12:30pm. Staff availability over the phone is extremely limited and will result in long wait times.
- We are available for in person walk-ins Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, Tuesday and Thursday 10am to 4:30pm.
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
Fall 2021
Fall 2021 earned 100% Federal Financial Aid
Office Closed: Veterans Day
Office Closed: Thanksgiving Holiday
Winter 2022
Winter 2022 estimated aid post to student billing statement
Winter 2022 registration fee payment deadline (if estimated Winter financial aid is great than billing statement no late fee is assessed)
Winter 2022 first scheduled financial aid disbursement
Winter 2022 first day of classes
News
2022-2023 FAFSA and CA Dream Act Application: The new FAFSA is available as of Oct 1, 2021. Please login to complete your new FAFSA today. http://fafsa.gov/ OR new CA Dream Act Application https://dream.csac.ca.gov. PRIORITY FILING DEADLINE MARCH 2, 2022.
Coming in November 2021:
- Middle Class Scholarship awarding
- 2021-2022 financial aid adjustments (loan and/or grant) for students opting for UC SHIP (University of California Student Health Insurance Plan).
Coming 2022-2023: University of California Tuition Stability Plan. For questions and information please visit UC's FAQ.
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. Please visit our Forms page for more information.
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.