# Financial Aid Resources

**Source**: https://basicneeds.berkeley.edu/get-support/finances/financial-aid-resources
**Parent**: https://basicneeds.berkeley.edu/get-support/finances

## Financial Aid Resources

## [Financial Aid & Scholarships Office Drop-Ins](https://basicneeds.berkeley.edu/get-support/events-programs-drop-ins-calendar)

Join our virtual drop-in hours to meet with our Basic Needs Financial Aid and Scholarships Office (FASO) Counselors. FASO has counselors focused on basic needs security to answer questions and address concerns related to accessing and understanding your financial aid

## [Financial Aid & Scholarships Office](https://financialaid.berkeley.edu/contact-us/)

For information on your financial aid package, please contact the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office (FASO) to meet with a counselor

## [Subsidized Loans](http://studentloans.gov/)

You can access the subsidized loans available to you in your financial aid package. Explore for more information about Federal Student Aid

You can also reach out to [Cal Student Central](https://financialaid.berkeley.edu/contact-us/) for assistance in understanding your loan/aid options

## [Short-Term Emergency Loans](https://financialaid.berkeley.edu/types-of-aid-at-berkeley/loans/short-term-emergency-loan/)

The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office offers Short-Term Emergency Loans to graduate and undergraduate students. These interest-free loans are designed to help students meet unanticipated expenses

To apply for a short-term emergency loan, navigate to the My Finances section of CalCentral, and click on Apply for an Emergency Loan in the Financial Resources section. There is no fee to apply

[## Events, Programs, & Drop-Ins Calendar](https://basicneeds.berkeley.edu/get-support/events-programs-drop-ins-calendar)