IMPORTANT FAFSA UPDATES:
The UCLA Priority Filing deadline of April 2, 2025 has passed. However, students can still apply for financial aid for the 2025-26 academic year.
UCLA SCHOOL CODE: 001315
Summer 2025 Financial Aid Guidance
- Considering attending Summer 2025 classes? Estimate your costs and financial aid eligibility using the 2025 UCLA Summer Financial Aid Calculator.
- This calculator is intended to provide an ESTIMATE of aid eligibility if you enroll in 2025 UCLA Summer Sessions. Your actual aid eligibility may differ based on a variety of factors. Summer 2025 Bruin Financial Aid Letters are expected to be sent beginning in early May to students registered for 2025 Summer Sessions.
For more information, please visit Summer Aid | UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships.
Aid Support for Students Impacted by the SoCal Fires
- Students who have been impacted by the SoCal Fires and would like to be considered for need-based scholarships, grants, and loan aid should apply for financial aid. Please review appeal options by contacting UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships.
Financial Aid Application Guidance for Families of Mixed Immigration Statuses
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We understand that Undocumented Students and Parents may have concerns about privacy when completing financial aid applications. For those with questions, please see the latest guidance issued by the University of California (UC) that was reviewed by UC Legal – Office of the General Counsel and UC Immigrant Legal Services.
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The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) has created a resource website with application guidance for students from families of mixed immigration statuses. This resource is designed to help students and families understand eligibility for federal financial aid and addresses concerns related to data security of FAFSA information.
- Any student who has attempted, but not been able to file a FAFSA or CADAA is urged to contact our office.
Important Upcoming Dates
May 26, 2025
Office Closed in Observance of Memorial Day Holiday
The UCLA Financial Aid and Scholarships Office will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025 in Observance of the Memorial Day holiday. We will resume to regular operating hours on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
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Highlights
25-26 FAFSA/CADAA are NOW OPEN!
The 25/26 FAFSA and CADAA application are now available to complete.
UCLA SCHOOL CODE: 001315
The FAFSA Simplification Act of 2020 allowed for major improvements in the financial aid application process beginning in the 2024/25 academic year.
The Simplified FAFSA will:
1. Expand the access to Federal Financial Aid.
2. Reduce the number of questions asked.
3. Enhance data sharing with the IRS to ease the applicants experience.
The CA Dream Act (CADAA) application has undergone similar major changes and improvements.
While the Priority filing deadline for UCLA is April 2, 2025, we encourage students to complete their application as early as possible.
Click here for more information.
UCLA Scholarship Application
The 25-26 UCLA Scholarship Application is NOW OPEN! We encourage students to apply early!
Each year, a new application cycle will begin in mid-to-late March. Priority consideration for upcoming academic year awards is given to students who submit their general application by June 30th, however the application will remain open beyond June 30th.
FATV Portal
Take a look at our FATV portal for fast answers. FATV provides short videos to answer basic financial aid questions 24/7