Direct Loans, Pell Grants, and other federal student aid funds that are provided to students are not impacted by the January 27, 2025 guidance temporarily pausing federal financial assistance programs. We will continue to award and disburse federal student aid.
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
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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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
March 21, 2025
- SPRING 2025 Financial Aid will disburse to the BruinBill to automatically pay for Tuition and Fees + UCLA Housing Balances (if applicable).
April 2, 2025
- 2025-2026 UCLA Priority filing deadline (FAFSA and CADAA).
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25-26 FAFSA/CADAA February 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 February schedule!
The priority filing deadline is April 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 April 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