See the UC Santa Cruz Graduate Study application for an estimated student budget and fee breakdown. The UCSC Graduate Division offers a limited number Regents Fellowships to Science Communication, science illustration track students. Student Loans Graduate students who demonstrate financial need are eligible for loans offered through several programs funded by the federal government and the University of California through the Financial Aid Office.
Loans are usually interest-free while the student is registered in the graduate program.
Applications are accepted as long as funds are available. Those interested should contact the Financial Aid Office for applications and information on filing deadlines.