IMPORTANT FINANCIAL AID UPDATES:
Virtual Financial Aid Fridays
From August 7, 2026, through September 11, 2026, the UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships office will be closed for in-person assistance on Fridays. Phone service will remain available during regular business hours.
Virtual Advising Hours: Fridays, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m (PST).
Step 1: Confirm your Zoom name matches what UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships would have on file for you before entering the Virtual Zoom Lobby.
Step 2: Join the Virtual Zoom Lobby and you'll be connected with the next available Financial Aid advisor.
Complete the 2026-27 UCLA Scholarship Application for consideration throughout the academic year!
- The UCLA Scholarship Application is open to all students. For more information on how to access the application or where to send scholarship checks, please visit our Scholarships webpage.
Aid Application Process for the 2026-27 Academic Year
- The UCLA priority filing deadline for the 2026–27 academic year has been extended to March 3, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. PST for aid applicants, in accordance with guidance from the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) due to technical issues experienced by some FAFSA applicants on March 2. Students are still encouraged to complete their aid application as early as possible using UCLA’s school code, 001315. For more information, please visit our Apply for Aid webpage.
2026-27 Federal Financial Aid Updates
- H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act: On July 4, 2025, the H.R.1 bill (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) was enacted into law. Significant provisions regarding Federal Loan limits that will affect college students are scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026, with a legacy provision included for current borrowers to borrow under current limits for the remainder of their program of study.
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We encourage students and families to review our 2026-2027 Federal Financial Aid Updates webpage for more information and guidance on how to best prepare for these changes that will take effect July 1, 2026.
Special Student Populations Updates
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We encourage students to review our Special Student Populations Updates webpage for important information that may be relevant to them.
Important Upcoming Dates:
Monday, September 7, 2026
Office Closed in Observance of Labor Day Holiday
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UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in Observance of the Labor Day holiday. We will resume regular operating hours on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
Highlights
It's not too late to apply for the 2026-27 FAFSA/CADAA!
The 2026-2027 FAFSA and California Dream Act Application (CADAA) are available for students to complete.
Although UCLA’s priority filing deadline is March 2, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. PST, we strongly encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to ensure timely processing and to maximize your eligibility for financial aid opportunities. Submitting early also allows time to resolve any potential errors or additional documentation requests before the deadline.
UCLA SCHOOL CODE: 001315
Click here for more information.
Complete the 2026-27 UCLA Scholarship Application for consideration throughout the academic year!
The 2026-27 UCLA Scholarship Application is NOW OPEN! We encourage students to apply early!
Priority consideration for upcoming academic year awards is given to students who submit their application by June 30,2026. However, the application will remain open beyond June 30th.
Click here to access the UCLA Scholarship Application.