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.
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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.
- 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
Friday, June 13, 2025
- Summer Financial Aid will disburse the evening of Friday, June 13, 2025 for students enrolled in Summer Session A, or a combination of A&C.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
- A list of all FAFSA/CADAA students enrolled in Summer Sessions will be provided to UCLA Summer Sessions, which will enable their courses to be coded as non-drop, thereby extending their payment deadline beyond June 20th.
Thursday, June 19, 2025
- Our office will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. We will resume regular operating hours on Friday, June 20, 2025.
Thursday, June 19-Friday, June 20, 2025
- UCLA Summer Sessions will send a confirmation email to students whose classes were coded as non-drop for Summer 2025.
Friday, June 20, 2025
- UCLA Summer Sessions will drop courses for non-FAFSA/CADAA students—or for any student who completed a FAFSA/CADAA after June 17th and has an outstanding balance after 5pm on Friday, June 2025.
Friday, July 4, 2025
- Our office will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. We will resume regular operating hours on Monday, July 7, 2025.
Friday, July 25, 2025
- Summer Financial Aid will disburse the evening of Friday, July 25, 2025 for students enrolled in Summer Session C.
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Complete your 25-26 FAFSA/CADAA
The 25/26 FAFSA and CADAA application are now available to complete.
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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