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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.
Newly Admitted Students Financial Aid Guidance

Prospective Students - Click here for Tuition and Aid Information.

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bruin statue 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.

Click here for more information

 Guide to your FAN 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.

scholarship 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.

 UCLA Financial Aid Videos FATV Portal

Take a look at our FATV portal for fast answers. FATV provides short videos to answer basic financial aid questions 24/7