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Graduate students and students in the professional schools at UC Davis (Medicine, Law, Veterinary Medicine, and the School of Management) apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Financial need is based on the information provided on the FAFSA, and the student is sent a Student Aid Report (SAR) with the Student Contribution (SC) assigned by the federal processor. The SC is subtracted from the UC Davis Student Expense Budget (for the student's graduate program) to determine need-based eligibility. Funding provided to meet the student's need may come from a variety of sources including (but not limited to):
- Academic Program Allocations
- Office of Graduate Studies
- Financial Aid Loans
- Federal and State Agencies
The Graduate Financial Aid Office, located in 1100 Dutton Hall, coordinates some awards and notifies students when their awards are available online through eFAN, or if the student request it, sends a paper Financial Aid Notice (FAN) through the U.S. mail.
For students who do not qualify for financial aid based on need, Unsubsidized Direct Loans and Alternative Loans are available. The Financial Aid Office will work with students to find the funding sources that best fit their needs.