Types of changes
A student’s financial aid award is an estimate based on the information available as of the time the financial package is created. There are several factors, from different sources outside Financial Aid and Scholarships, that may lead to adjustments to a student’s financial aid package throughout the academic year.
Review these topics to understand how these changes can affect your financial aid:
Academic participation
All students are required to acknowledge the Code of Academic Conduct for each registered course, confirming academic participation. Learn about academic participation.
Emergency grants
Throughout the academic year, receiving additional aid may require changes to your financial aid package to comply with federal, state, and institutional regulations.
Enrollment
If you reduce the number of units you are taking or change your enrollment status, you may be required to repay financial aid already received. Learn about changes in enrollment.
Financial aid application
If you update your financial aid application, we are required to review and resolve any conflicting information. Learn about updating your application.
Funding availability
Actual tuition, fees, and charges are subject to change by the Regents of the University of California and could be affected by state funding reductions. Learn about funding availability.
Housing
If you change from on-campus to off-campus or to commuter status, this can affect your financial aid. To ensure your aid is accurate, submit a Change in Aid form online through MyAwards.
Late-term registration
The deadline to adjust enrollment for Pell and Cal Grant consideration each quarter is the 25th day of instruction. Learn about late-term registration.
Outside aid
Per federal regulations, outside aid may affect a student's financial aid package, and if reported after the school year begins, may result in a bill. Learn about outside aid.
Repeating a course
A student cannot receive financial aid for repeating a course a second time if the course was previously passed. Learn about repeating a course.
Uncashed checks
A paper check that includes federal funds must be cashed within 160 days from the date of issue. Learn about uncashed checks.
Verification
We may require additional documents to verify the information on your financial aid application. Learn about verification.
Student Aid Index calculation appeal
Students may request a review of special circumstances not included in their application. Documentation will be required. Learn about the SAI appeal.
Cost of attendance appeal
Students may experience unforeseen expenses during an academic year that are not accounted for in the typical estimated cost of attendance. Learn about the cost of attendance appeal for additional loan funding.
