Congratulations on your admission to UCLA! We are excited to welcome you and understand that you and your family may have questions and concerns regarding Financial Aid and your ability to finance your time at UCLA. The information below will be updated periodically as new guidance and important deadlines are provided by the Department of Education and the University of California.
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Newly Admitted Students | Financial Aid Guidance
The 2025-2026 deadline to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California DREAM Act Application (CADAA) is March 2, 2025.
Prospective student aid offers are not expected to be released until March 2025.
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While prospective student aid offers are not expected to be released until March 2025, California residents AND Non-Residents can utilize the University of California Net Price Calculator to estimate costs and financial aid
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We recommend you ensure your MyUCLA account is set up where you will eventually access your Provisional Aid Letter (PAL) via our Bruin Financial Aid Portal.
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We recommend assessing your cost by reviewing our Cost of Attendance breakdown to get a better idea of what it may cost you to attend UCLA for an academic year
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Read more on searching for scholarships
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Consider attending Freshmen Admit Bruin Day (April 12, 2025) and Transfer Bruin Day (May 10, 2025)! At Bruin Day, you will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a financial aid counselor; learn more here