Current Graduate Students
Graduate students receive their primary funding through their department. For more information about graduate aid, please visit the Graduate Division website. If graduate support is limited, you may be eligible to apply for an unsubsidized Stafford loan or a graduate PLUS loan. Please note that graduate students are not eligible for UC Grant funding. To apply for the loan programs complete the FAFSA for the upcoming year as early as possible. Although there is no deadline, it is recommended that you complete the FAFSA in early spring for the upcoming FALL quarter.
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).
FAFSA
- UC San Diego School Code: 001317
If your financial circumstances change after you've filed your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) you can file an appeal with UC San Diego.
Eligibility & Enrollment Requirements
Learn what you need to do to maintain eligibility for the loan programs.
Cost of Attendance
Use this estimated cost of attendance to help decide how much money you'll need to attend UC San Diego and how much financial aid you may need to meet that goal.
Packaging Policy
Learn how the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office calculates how much financial aid you're eligible to receive, and in what order awards are made.
Timeline
Use this timeline to keep track of important filing deadlines and other events during the year before you enter UC San Diego.
How You Receive Your Financial Aid
Link to resources that can help you manage your financial aid award.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? Use this resource to find answers to all your frequently asked questions.