Below is a list of commonly used financial aid forms and a description of their purpose. Please read the instructions on each form carefully and submit the form with the required documentation.
Financial Aid Forms
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- 2023-2024 Academic Year Formsadd
2023-24 Academic Year
Name of Form Purpose of Form California Dream Act Application 2023-2024 Available October 1, 2022. This form is used to apply for financial aid for the 2023-2024 academic year by students who qualify for an AB 540 nonresident tuition exemption. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 2023-24 Available October 1, 2022. This form is used to apply for financial aid for the 2023-24 academic year. Ineligible PLUS Borrower Form 2023-24 Parent(s) listed on the FAFSA can submit this form if they were unable to complete the online PLUS application because of their non-citizen status, a federal loan default, or a grant overpayment. Do not use this form if your credit was denied; see the options if credit is denied section (#9) on the PLUS Application Tips page. Income Verification Forms If you have been selected for verification, you can see what is needed by logging into the Berkeley Financial Aid Forms website. New to the Berkeley Financial Aid Forms website? Check out Getting started in the Berkeley Financial Aid Forms Website for instructions and more information.
Newly admitted students, you will be able to access this website and proceed with the verification process after you accept your offer of admission and create a CalNet ID.
Parent Contribution and Student Contribution Appeals - AVAILABLE MAY 1, 2023 Has there been a change in your family's circumstances that is impacting your ability to contribute? You can submit a Parent Contribution Appeal or a Student Contribution Appeal - we will review your appeal, make adjustments (as appropriate) based on your most current financial situation. To request the form, navigate to the Berkeley Financial Aid Forms website, click on the Manage Requests button at the top right, and then click on the + to open the form.
Newly admitted students, you will be able to access the website that allows you to submit an appeal after you accept your offer of admission and create a CalNet ID.
Request for Confidential Information Use this form if you are in need of historical information related to your financial aid. Native American Opportunity Plan - Graduate Students Graduate students - use this form if you need to provide supporting documentation to verify eligibility for Native American Opportunity Plan funding. Native American Opportunity Plan - Undergraduate Students Undergraduate students can confirm eligibility the Native American Opportunity Plan by logging into the Berkeley Financial Aid Forms website. If the form has not yet been assigned to you, after logging in, click on the Manage Requests button at the top right, and click the + to open the form.
- 2022-23 Forms - Including Summer 2023add
2022-23 Academic Year
Name of Form Purpose of Form California Dream Act Application 2022-23 This form is used to apply for financial aid for the 2022-23 academic year (including summer 2023) by students who qualify for an AB 540 nonresident tuition exemption. Ineligible PLUS Borrower Form 2022-23 Parent(s) listed on the FAFSA can submit this form if they were unable to complete the online PLUS application because of their non-citizen status, a federal loan default, or a grant overpayment. Do not use this form if your credit was denied; see the options if credit is denied section (#9) on the PLUS Application Tips page. Please have each parent listed on the FAFSA submit this form.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 2022-2023 This form is used to apply for financial aid for the 2022-23 academic year, including summer 2023. Income Verification Forms If you have been selected for verification, you can see what is needed by logging into the Berkeley Financial Aid Forms website. New to the Berkeley Financial Aid Forms website? Check out Getting started in the Berkeley Financial Aid Forms Website for instructions and more information.
Newly admitted students, you will be able to access this website and proceed with the verification process after you accept your offer of admission and create a CalNet ID.
Parent Contribution and Student Contribution Appeals Has there been a change in your family's circumstances that is impacting your ability to contribute? You can submit a Parent Contribution Appeal or a Student Contribution Appeal - we will review your appeal, make adjustments (as appropriate) based on your most current financial situation.
Newly admitted students, you will be able to access the website that allows you to submit an appeal after you accept your offer of admission and create a CalNet ID.
Request for Confidential Information Use this form if you are in need of historical information related to your financial aid. Native American Opportunity Plan Use this form if you need to provide supporting documentation to verify eligibility for Native American Opportunity Plan funding.