We understand that you and your family may have questions about financial aid eligibility at UCLA. This page provides guidance about UCLA costs, aid, and frequently asked questions. The University of California Net Price Calculator provides a simple way to estimate your financial aid eligibility.
Learn more about Financial Aid
Deadlines and Appeals
The 2025-2026 deadline to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California DREAM Act Application (CADAA) is April 2, 2025.
Prospective student aid offers will begin being released to admitted aid applicants in late March 2025.
At the time of admission, the tuition and fees reflected on your aid letter will be based on the preliminary information from your admission application. Residence status for tuition purposes is determined by the Registrar's Office. If your residence status changes, once you complete your Statement of Intent to Register, your financial aid will be revised. You can find information about UC residence requirements at Residence Requirements | UCLA Registrar’s Office. Please direct residence questions to the UCLA Residence Deputy - Residence Contacts | UCLA Registrar’s Office
Please Note: Any 2025 Prospective Bruins considering submitting an appeal to UCLA Financial Aid and Scholarships (including those impacted by the SoCal fires) should submit their appeal after they are admitted and through our Message Center. Please refer to our publications webpage for the appeal forms and guidance on how to submit your documentation.
Tips to consider
- Ensure your MyUCLA account is set up where you will eventually access your Bruin Financial Aid Letter via the Bruin Financial Aid Portal.
- Review our Cost of Attendance breakdown to get a better idea of what it may cost you to attend UCLA.
- Learn more about student loans and borrowing
- Learn more about searching for scholarships
- Plan to attend Bruin Day on April 12, 2025! At Bruin Day you will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a financial aid counselor; learn more here.
- Plan to submit your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) by May 1, 2025.