Who Gets Aid?

Nearly two-thirds of undergraduate students qualify for financial aid. Eligible graduate students may be awarded federal student loans and work-study.

More than 60% of Berkeley Undergraduate students receive aid.

IMPORTANT DATES

Date Event
Mar 27 Cesar Chavez Day – Financial Aid & Scholarships Office closed
Apr 1 [WEBINAR] Costs, Financial Aid & Residency for Out-of-State Students
Apr 3 Cost of Attendance Adjustment Request priority submission deadline
Apr 15 [WEBINAR] Financial Aid 101 for First Year Students
Apr 29 [WEBINAR] Financial Aid 101 for Transfer Students
Apr 30 Last day to accept any 2025-26 academic year federal, state or Berkeley loans and complete all required processes
Early May 2026-27 financial aid offers for continuing undergraduates available
May 8 Last day of instruction
May 15 Last day to apply for a Spring 2026 emergency loan