IMPORTANT FAFSA UPDATES:
The UCLA Priority Filing deadline has been extended to April 2, 2025. If you have not applied for financial aid for the 2025-26 academic year, apply today!
UCLA SCHOOL CODE: 001315
FAFSA and Federal Student Aid Programs Not Expected To Be Impacted By Department of Education Layoffs or Closure Proposal. For more information please review Federal updates provided by the University of California, Office of the President.
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
- UCLA Financial Aid and Scholarships understands the challenges that students and families are facing due to the recent Southern California fires. We are here to assist you during this difficult time. If you are a current student who has incurred expenses as a result of the SoCal Fires, you may submit them for aid consideration. To do so, please provide a written statement listing your expenses, along with any supporting documentation via Message Center with the subject line reading “SoCal Fires Aid Support Appeal.”
- Please be aware that additional aid provided may be offered in the form of grants, loans or a combination of both depending on the availability of funding and the circumstances. We are committed to supporting you through this process and hope you and your families continue to stay safe.
- 2025 Prospective Bruins impacted by the SoCal Fires who would like to be considered for need-based scholarships, grants, and loan aid should apply for financial aid and can review appeal options by contacting UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships after being admitted.
Financial Aid Application Guidance
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The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) is pleased to share a resource document 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.
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Your future is worth it: It’s time to apply for financial aid! The state priority deadline in California was just extended to April 2, 2025, so you have plenty of time to complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA).
- 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 student who has attempted, but not been able to file a FAFSA or CADAA is urged to contact our office.
Important Upcoming Dates
April 1, 2025
UCLA Financial Aid and Scholarships will be hosting a workshop for assistance with the 25-26 FAFSA/CADAA. Join us for a FREE workshop to receive tips and tricks on how to complete your Financial Aid Application by the Priority Filing Deadline (April 2, 2025 | 8:59pm PST)!
April 2, 2025
Priority Filing Deadline
- 2025-2026 UCLA Priority filing deadline (FAFSA and CADAA).
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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.
Registered Student Scholarship Application
The 25-26 UCLA Registered Student 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