Navigating Your Financial Journey
Begin your journey by applying for aid by the Spring deadline. Learn more about what you can expect along the way with this introduction to financial aid at Berkeley.
Types of Aid
- Explore the types of financial aid available at Berkeley or find details about a specific offering:
- Innovative Berkeley Aid Programs
- Grants
- Scholarships
- Prizes and Honors
- Loans
- Work-study
Starting a New Year
Resources for the beginning of the school year.
- Award Notification
- Financial Aid checklist
- Maintaining Your Eligibility
- Share Information with Parents and Others
- Sign Up for Direct Deposit
- Understanding Your Commitment
Owning Your Finances
Resources that support personal financial management.
- Center for Financial Wellness
- Build a Budget
- Creating a Spending Plan
- Financial Aid Payments and Refunds
- iGrad personal finance tool
- Managing Debt
- Repaying Your Loan
- Saving Money
- Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) FAQ
Aid for Special Programs
Unlock your potential with specialized support.
- Disabled Students Program
- Newly Admitted Students Pathways
- Study Abroad
- Summer Aid
- Veterans Benefits
Other Campus Opportunities for Students
Berkeley opportunities you don’t want to miss out on!
- ASUC Student Union
- First Year Pathways
- Global Edge
- Research opportunities
- Student clubs and organizations
- Berkeley Study Abroad
Other Prospective Student Resources
Learn more about the university with Discover Berkeley, by signing up for a personalized email admissions guide, and exploring these additional student resources.
- Academic Calendar
- Academic Guide
- Admissions
- Admissions Dates and Deadlines
- Berkeley Life student blog
- Dining at Cal
- Housing Options
- Housing Rates
- Residential Life
- University Health Services
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Notice of Availability:
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UC Berkeley Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
Consumer Information:
For other important consumer information, please review the Consumer Information with the Office of the Registrar.