Financial Aid
Need-Based Grants, Work-Study, Loans (Federal and Subsidized Stafford) and Non-Need-Based Loans (Federal Unsubsidized Stafford )
All U.S. and permanent resident students are encouraged to apply for financial aid. To apply file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1. UCSD does not require any financial aid application that requires a fee.
The FAFSA can be filed on-line, or paper versions can be obtained from most high schools, colleges, and universities. You may be requested to provide additional information verifying income, social security number, Selective Service status, citizenship, etc. The March 1, FAFSA filing deadline and other deadlines that may apply to you must be met to receive full consideration for UCSD awards. Applications received after the deadlines will only be considered for Federal Stafford loans.
When completing the FAFSA, fill in all student sections.
- You should indicate that you will be a graduate student in the section "Student Status."
- Also, when completing the Information Release Section, write "University of California , San Diego , 9500 Gilman Dr. , La Jolla , CA ".
- Under "Title IV" code, write "001317".
You will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) from the FAFSA processor approximately four weeks after submitting your FAFSA. Make sure "UCSD, La Jolla, CA" has been listed in the College Release Section and follow instructions given.
California State Cal Grant T (for students enrolled in Teaching Credential Programs) is awarded by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC). Eligibility is restricted to students who have been accepted into the Credential Program. Pre-EDS students are not eligible. Those wishing to apply need to contact the UCSD Education Studies Program, (858) 534-1680. For filing requirements, deadlines, and further instructions, please contact the California Student Aid Commission at (916) 526-7590, or e-mail atcustsvcs@csac.ca.gov .
A Graduate Financial Aid Information Guide and other application enclosures will be available from the Financial Aid Office, (858) 534-3807, located in Building 201, University Center.
