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Important Notice Regarding Summer and Fall Overawards

Our Bruin Financial Aid system encountered unforeseen issues that resulted in awards being adjusted. SOME of the adjustments were incorrect, and we are working on resolving the issue. Please bear with us and allow a few days to correct awards that were adjusted in error.

• Summer Billing: If you were enrolled in the FSP/TSP Summer Program, or you are an entering UCLA student who attended summer school, you may notice a bill as of October 9, 2025 for aid received in the Summer. Summer aid for newly admitted students was canceled in error. We are working on re-awarding canceled aid in the next few days. These charges to your Summer Bruinbill account are temporary and will not affect your Fall enrollment status.
• Fall Billing: Undergraduate students admitted before 25F had their cost of attendance and awards revised incorrectly. If you recently received an additional increase to your Fall University Grant or Loan in the range of $166 – 788, that increase will be canceled. If you received a refund, those charges will be reflected on your Bruin Bill statement and you will need to use that refund to pay the balance.

Middle Class Scholarship for the 25/26 Academic Year

• California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) started to determine Middle Class Scholarship (MCS) eligibility and will begin notifying potentially eligible students on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. We anticipate that over 11,000 UCLA students will be eligible for MCS. Due to the large volume, processing will take a few weeks. We will do our best to include MCS awards in students’ financial aid packages mid to late October.

Cal Grant and Anticipated Aid Status

• Anticipated aid for the Fall Quarter will begin to show on student’s BruinBill starting Thursday, August 21, 2025. Cal Grant awards in ‘Estimated’ status will not reflect as anticipated aid until a student's eligibility has been confirmed. We anticipate receiving the roster of eligibility for Cal Grant recipients early September, which will update the Cal Grant to ‘Awarded’ status for eligible students.

FAFSA FAQ for Nonbinary and Trans Students

• As a result of a Presidential Executive Order issued on January 20, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education has updated Question 11 on the 2025–26 FAFSA. Effective February 14, 2025, the gender question now offers only two response options: “Male” and “Female.” Previously available options— “Non-binary” and “Prefer not to answer”—have been removed. See FAQ here. The University of California and UCLA know this change may be frustrating or concerning for some of our LGBTQ+ students, especially those who are trans, nonbinary, and gender-diverse. Students negatively impacted by this update are encouraged to seek support from the UCLA LGBTQ Campus Resource Center.

2025-26 Interest Rates for Federal Direct Loans Announced

• The interest rate for Federal Direct Loans is determined annually for all loans first disbursed during any 12-month period beginning on July 1 and ending on June 30, whether the loan was made to an undergraduate or graduate student. You may review the interest rates for Direct Subsidized Loans, Direct Unsubsidized Loans, and Direct PLUS Loans first disbursed on or after July 1, 2025 and before July 1, 2026 via the latest announcement from Federal Student Aid.

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. 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 and review appeal options by contacting UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships.

Financial Aid Application Guidance for Families of Mixed Immigration Statuses

• 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.

• 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.

Aid Application Process for 25-26

• While the UCLA Priority Filing deadline of April 2, 2025 has passed, students can still apply for 25-26 aid using UCLA School Code 001315. For more information, please visit our Apply for Aid webpage.

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