Applications may be filed as early as January 1. The University of California has a priority filing deadline of March 2, although it is always best to submit your application as early as possible. Applications for aid will be accepted after the March 2 priority deadline on a first come first serve basis until funds are exhausted. Application packets should be obtained from each school to which you are applying for admission.
Different schools have different deadlines, application requirements and applications.
Apply for financial aid even though you have not been admitted. This lets the school know you are interested in financial aid and that you are financially needy. It also prevents delays in awarding you funds once you are admitted and minimizes the chance that the school will run out of certain funds before your financial aid is finalized. All rights reserved.