Financial Aid
& Scholarships Office
WHAT IS COMMENCEMENT OF ACADEMIC ACTIVITY?
New tracking process ensures classes are counted toward financial aid eligibility
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Financial Aid and Scholarships Virtual Counseling
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Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Do you know if you are meeting SAP requirements?
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.
Calendar
Fall 2022
Last Day of Fall 2022
Winter 2023
Winter 2023 Registration fee payment deadline (after this date late fees apply)
Office Closed: Holiday Recess
Winter 2023 first scheduled financial aid disbursement
Winter 2023 first day of classes and Fall refunds begin from Student Financial Solutions (SFS)
Winter 2023 Financial Aid Unit Freeze
News
2023-2024 FAFSA/DREAM Act applications became available on October 1, 2022. Log in early to complete your financial aid application today!
Now Available: 2023-2024 Continuing Scholarship Application.
Winter 2023: All students verification of Commencement of Academic Activity due January 20, 2023
2022-23 Middle Class Scholarship expected awarding timeline: We began awarding 2022-2023 in November and will continue awarding into the new year based on updated CSAC guidance. 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 Cancelation 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
Dream Act
- 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.