IMPORTANT FAFSA UPDATES:
While the 24-25 FAFSA/CADAA application deadline for state aid has passed, students unable to complete the FAFSA/CADAA are still encouraged to file the FAFSA/CADAA as soon as possible for Federal and UCLA aid consideration.
Updated 7/9/2024
24-25 FAFSA Processing Updates
- As of early July 2024, the Department of Education is now sending all electronic FAFSA records to institutions on a daily basis as well as allowing students and individual financial aid administrators to make necessary FAFSA corrections.
- There is no clear timeline for the processing of any paper FAFSA forms that have been filed.
- For prospective and continuing UCLA aid applicants with complete financial aid files, UCLA expects to begin sending emails notices for 2024-25 Financial Aid Notifications in mid-July.
Mixed-Status Family Guidance
- A “Mixed-Status family” is a family whose members include individuals with different citizenship or immigration statuses where a family member may not have a social security number (SSN). In the past, parents without an SSN could enter all zeros as an SSN but the process has changed due to changes in the FAFSA process.
- Some mixed-status students whose family members may have different citizenship or immigration statuses have had trouble completing the FAFSA due to changes in the 24-25 FAFSA process. UCLA can confirm hundreds of mixed family status students have been able to successfully file the FAFSA. The Department of Education is aware of issues and continues to identify and fix various problems for FAFSA filers.
- 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.
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24/25 FAFSA and CADAA Application NOW OPEN!
The 24/25 FAFSA and CADAA application are now available to complete.
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.
The delayed FAFSA and CADAA application launch will only impact the 2024/25 academic year.
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How To Submit the FAFSA For Contributors Without an SSN
Federal Student Aid (FSA) this month updated its instructions to help students and their contributors without a Social Security number (SSN) successfully submit the 2024-25 FAFSA form. When the 2024-25 FAFSA initially launched, a technical issue prevented contributors without an SSN from starting or accessing the form. FSA states that the issue has been resolved and that the updated instructions are meant to help students and contributors navigate issues that may impact user experience. The updated instructions also address frequently asked questions students may have, including what to do if a student invited a contributor to their FAFSA but they still don't see the form after logging into studentaid.gov, or what to do if a contributor doesn't have a U.S. mailing address.
Click here to access the updated guidance!
Prospective Scholarship Application
Prospective UCLA applicants may complete our general application for scholarships that are awarded during the admission cycle for the upcoming Fall quarter.
You can view more information on the requirements for consideration by visiting our Scholarships Page and clicking on "Prospective Scholarship Application."
General Scholarship Application
The UCLA Financial Aid and Scholarships Registered Student Application is open year round.
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.
Student Loan Repayment Pause Ends in October
With the COVID-19 payment pause coming to an end, borrowers will restart making payments in October 2023. If you are a borrower whose payments were on pause, you will get a notification from your lender, with your payment amount and due date, at least 21 days before the due date.
Make sure to update your information on StudentAid.gov, as well as on your servicer’s website. You can also use the Loan Simulation to compare payment plans, keeping in mind that there is a new Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) Plan.
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FATV Portal
Take a look at our FATV portal for fast answers. FATV provides short videos to answer basic financial aid questions 24/7