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Undergraduate Students
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Undergraduate Students

Source: https://fas.ucsd.edu/applying/undergraduates/index.html Parent: https://fas.ucsd.edu/

Filing your financial aid application is the first step to ensuring the best possible financial aid package for which you are eligible.  You will need to submit either the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application to receive a financial aid estimate to help cover the costs of attendance. Review the information available on this page to help you apply each year.

How to Apply for Financial Aid

Use the links below to submit the application that’s best for you. It’s recommended to apply by the priority deadline to secure the best available funding.

Financial Aid Basics

Eligibility & Enrollment Requirements - Learn what you need to do to be eligible to receive and keep undergraduate financial aid.

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.

How You Receive Your Financial Aid - Link to resources that can help you manage your financial aid award.

Timeline - Use this timeline to keep track of important filing deadlines and other events during the year before you enter UC San Diego.

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.

Summer Session - Enrolling in the appropriate summer session classes can help you make faster progress toward your degree.

Blue and Gold

Blue and Gold is the University of California’s commitment to offering financial aid that greatly benefits all California students and provides cost predictability to all students.\ \

BLUE AND GOLD

Additional Resources

International Students

While International undergraduate students are not eligible for federal aid, other options may be available to help cover educational costs. Check these sources for more information on campus support and resources for international students:

Military-Connected Students

UC San Diego is dedicated to assisting veteran and military-connected students in achieving their higher educational goals. Depending on the type of benefits you are receiving from the Veterans Administration, UC San Diego may offer financial aid that can work in conjunction with your VA benefits.

For more information about using federal and state VA educational benefits at UC San Diego, including contact information for the Veteran Benefits office, please visit the Veterans Benefits website.

Please note: students using both military affiliated benefits and financial aid may experience revisions to their financial aid offer.

Undocumented Students

To be considered for state and institutional aid including grants, need-based scholarships, and university loans, undocumented AB540 eligible students must submit the CA Dream Act Application (CADAA) by the priority filing deadline of March 2 each year for maximum financial aid consideration.

The Undocumented Student Services Center is available to offer additional support. Center staff are committed to serving our undocumented students and their families through holistic services and strongly advocate for generating a sense of community for all students who are undocumented or come from mixed immigration-status families.

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Types of Aid

Depending on your financial need, eligibility for certain programs, and other factors, you may qualify for various types of aid. Learn more about:

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