Paying for UC
Financing your UC education is a partnership between you, your parents and UC.
FAFSA
Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to apply for financial aid for college or grad school.
Veterans Education Benefits
Access and manage your VA benefits and health care.
General Financial Aid Information
Grants
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WebGrants for Students - Tools to manage your Cal Grant
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Studentaid.gov - Track and manage your federal student loans and grants
Loans
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Studentaid.gov - Track and manage all your federal student loans and grants
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Federal Student Loan Servicing - Make online payments, view your account balances and payment history, and more
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Elm Resources - Access your bank loan information
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FinAid student loan advisor - This online calculator estimates how much educational debt you can reasonably afford
Prepaid Educational Savings Plans
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Golden State ScholarShare - (California's 529 plan)
Financial Calculators and Planning
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UC San Diego Campus Profile - includes information about fees and financial aid
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Mapping Your Future - Financial wizards, calculators, and more
Tax Information for Students and Parents
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IRS Publication 970: Tax Benefits for Education - (or download the PDF); see section 1 for information about scholarships.
Tax Information for Scholarship Donors
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IRS Publication 970: Tax Benefits for Education - (or download the PDF); see section 1 for information about scholarships.
Video Resources
Videos focus on applying for financial aid and offer tips on other methods of financing your education.
FAQ
Have questions? Use this resource to find answers to all your frequently asked questions.