QUESTIONS? ASK TRITON 0 COVID-19 Updates Information is available for the campus community on the Return to Learn website. Please get vaccinated and stay up to date with County and State guidelines as well as CDC recommendations. LEARN MORE FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS UC San Diego Applying Cost of Attendance Forms & Resources Types Summer Session Housing HOME FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS OFFICE Previous Next DUE TO COVID-19, THE FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS OFFICE HAS LIMITED AVAILABILITY. For your safety, and the safety of others, we recommend you contact us in the following order of priority: Your best option for reaching us is via Virtual Counseling Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, Tuesday and Thursday 10am to 4:30pm via Zoom at UCSD.ZOOM.US/MY/FASZOOM1. You may email your questions to finaid@ucsd.edu. Most questions receive responses within 7 to 14 business days. Telephone hours are Monday-Friday, 10am to 12:30pm. Staff availability over the phone is extremely limited and will result in long wait times. We are available for in person walk-ins Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, Tuesday and Thursday 10am to 4:30pm. CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION FOR THE UC SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY Our leaders are working closely with federal and state officials to ensure your ongoing safety at the university. Stay up to date with the latest developments. LEARN MORE How will COVID-19 impact your financial aid and scholarships? LEARN MORE Prospective Students As a first-year applicant, you must earn a high school diploma (or equivalent) and satisfy these requirements. PROSPECTIVE UNDERGRADUATES Current Students Learn about the important dates that you'll encounter throughout the application process. UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS GRADUATE STUDENTS Special Cases Our goal is to identify and admit students who are fully prepared to excel in our challenging academic environment. HOPE SCHOLARS MILITARY AFFILIATED STUDENTS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS FINANCIAL AID FORMS Access printable financial aid and scholarship forms for the 2021-2022 academic year. LEARN MORE CALENDAR Fall 2021 NOV 10 Fall 2021 earned 100% Federal Financial Aid NOV 11 Office Closed: Veterans Day NOV 26-27 Office Closed: Thanksgiving Holiday Winter 2022 NOV 24 Winter 2022 estimated aid post to student billing statement DEC 17 Winter 2022 registration fee payment deadline (if estimated Winter financial aid is great than billing statement no late fee is assessed) DEC 27 Winter 2022 first scheduled financial aid disbursement JAN 3 Winter 2022 first day of classes Academic Calendar NEWS 2022-2023 FAFSA and CA Dream Act Application: The new FAFSA is available as of Oct 1, 2021. Please login to complete your new FAFSA today. http://fafsa.gov/ OR new CA Dream Act Application https://dream.csac.ca.gov. PRIORITY FILING DEADLINE MARCH 2, 2022. Coming in November 2021: Middle Class Scholarship awarding 2021-2022 financial aid adjustments (loan and/or grant) for students opting for UC SHIP (University of California Student Health Insurance Plan). Coming 2022-2023: University of California Tuition Stability Plan. For questions and information please visit UC's FAQ. THE FIRST STEP The first step to apply for financial aid is to submit the appropriate application, ideally by the priority deadline. The FAFSA is available for US citizens and eligible non-citizens (ie, permanent residents). The California Dream Act Application is available for undocumented students who qualify for the AB540 fee exemption. FAFSA UC San Diego School Code: 001317 FILE / UPDATE YOUR FAFSA CREATE YOUR NEW FSA ID IRS DATA RETRIEVAL (PDF) ORDER AN IRS TAX RETURN TRANSCRIPT LEARN MORE OR DREAM ACT UC San Diego School Code: 001317 FILE / UPDATE YOUR DREAM ACT APPLICATION ORDER AN IRS TAX RETURN TRANSCRIPT LEARN MORE If your financial circumstances have changed compared to the 2019 income information reported on your 2021-22 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or CA Dream Act Application, you can file a Family Contribution appeal with UC San Diego. Please visit our Forms page for more information. FINANCIAL AID ESTIMATOR Use the UC San Diego financial aid calculator to find an early estimate of your full-time cost of attendance and financial aid. LEARN MORE TYPES OF AID GRANTS LOANS SCHOLARSHIPS WORK-STUDY STUDY ABROAD / EXCHANGE PROGRAMS SUMMER SESSION OTHER FUNDING SOURCES FA TV Higher Education videos for Financial Aid & Student Services. LEARN MORE UC YOUTUBE RESOURCES Videos focus on applying for financial aid and offer tips on other methods of financing your education. LEARN MORE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Got questions? Use this resource to find answers to all your frequently asked questions. LEARN MORE Address UC San Diego 9500 Gilman Drive Mail Code 0013 La Jolla, CA 92093-0013 Phone (858) 534-4480 Fax (858) 534-5459 Email finaid@ucsd.edu Office Student Services Center 3rd floor north map | directions Hours Virtual Counseling via Zoom and Walk-in Advising Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8am – 4:30pm Tuesday and Thursday 10am – 4:30pm Telephone Hours Monday-Friday 10am - 12:30pm Copyright 2021 Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. Mission & Principles of Service FAQ Terms & Conditions Feedback