IMPORTANT FAFSA UPDATES:
The 2025-2026 FAFSA and CA Dream Act Application are NOW OPEN! The UCLA priority filing deadline is March 2, 2025.
UCLA SCHOOL CODE: 001315
Updated 12/19/24
Financial Aid Application Guidance
- 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.
- Any UCLA student that has been unable to file the 24/25 FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) are urged to seek guidance by contacting our office.
Important Upcoming Dates
December 16-20, 2024
- The UCLA Financial Aid and Scholarships office will be closed for In-Person service. Students and families may still contact our office via Phone or Message Center for assistance. Please visit our Contact Us page for additional information.
December 23, 2024 - January 1, 2025
- Winter Campus Closure: Office Closed
December 27, 2024
- Winter 2025 Financial Aid Disbursement: Undergraduate and Graduate Student Aid funds disburse to the BruinBill. BruinDirect refund processing will commence Saturday, December 28, 2024 and deposits will credit enrolled bank accounts within 3 days of initiation. Mailed paper checks will resume January 6, 2025.
January 2-3, 2025
- The UCLA Financial Aid and Scholarships office will be closed for In-Person service. Students and families may still contact our office via Phone or Message Center for assistance. Please visit our Contact Us page for additional information. We will resume to regular operating hours on Monday, January 6, 2025.
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Highlights
25-26 FAFSA/CADAA Workshop Schedule
Are you preparing to fill out your 25-26 FAFSA or CADAA and feel unsure of how to proceed? Join us for a FREE Financial Aid workshop led by a full-time Financial Aid Representative!
Workshops will run from January 8-February 28. Here is a look at our January schedule!
The priority filing deadline is March 2nd
UCLA School Code: 001315
These workshops will allow students to receive tips and tricks on how to complete their applications while receiving 1:1 support in completing their applications.
Note: A limited number of meals will be provided for workshops hosted at the Center @ Strathmore, courtesy of our colleagues from the Economic Crisis Response Team and ASCULA.
Don’t be shy to come with questions, we are here to support you and make the financial aid filing process as smooth as possible!
(No RSVP Required)
Click here to view a PDF of our January Workshop Schedule.
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 March 2, 2025, we encourage students to complete their application as early as possible.
Click here for more information
The UCLA Prospective Student Scholarship Application is NOW OPEN!
Are you ready to take your academic journey to the next level? UCLA is committed to supporting outstanding students like you as we offer a variety of scholarships to help you achieve your educational dreams. The UCLA Prospective Student Scholarship Application provides a variety of merit and need-based scholarship opportunities to incoming Freshmen and Transfer students who apply early!
Click here to access the UCLA Prospective Student Scholarship Application!
General Scholarship Application
The UCLA Financial Aid and Scholarships Registered Student Application is open year round, but we always 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.
24/25 Financial Aid Notification (FAN) Guide
With the release of the 24/25 Financial Aid Notifications (FANs), we recommend taking a look at our FAN Guide to familiarize yourself with all the components of your FAN.
FATV Portal
Take a look at our FATV portal for fast answers. FATV provides short videos to answer basic financial aid questions 24/7