The Orientation Grant is offered to students with a Student Aid Index (SAI) below (TBD for 2024-25). The amount of the grant will vary and will be based on the orientation fee charge and current housing status. Eligible students will be awarded the Orientation Grant once orientation fees are posted, generally before the fall fee payment deadline of September 15.

The University Grant for Students with Dependent Children is offered to students with children under 18 years old who they support more than 50% and have not received Cal Grant access for Students with Dependents. The amount of the grant can be up to $6,000 for the year and will be based on financial need, units enrolled, meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress, and completed financial aid requirements. To be eligible for the full-time amount, students need to be enrolled in 12 units for the term.

Note: Failure to submit the documentation requested for this process could result in the student being selected for verification to correct information reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

A variety of summer grants may be offered to undergraduates with grant eligibility according to the UC Education Financing Model and are enrolled in a minimum of half-time status during the summer. Summer grant funds are limited and offered to eligible students based on both need and summer enrollment. Students must also continue to meet all funding criteria and ensure that any required documentation is completed and submitted in a timely manner. Offers are based on the availability of funding at the time a student’s completed file is processed. If a student receives additional gift aid during the summer, summer grants may be reduced. For additional information, please visit Summer Financial Aid.

A variety of university grants are offered to undergraduates who have grant eligibility according to the UC Education Financing Model. University grant funds are limited and offered to eligible students based on their need and their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) filing date (priority deadline is March 2). Students must also continue to meet all funding criteria and ensure that any required documentation is completed and submitted in a timely manner. Offers are based on the availability of funding at the time a student’s completed file is processed. This includes funds covered by the UC Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan. University grant funding is not available to cover nonresident supplemental tuition. If you receive additional gift aid, your University Grant amount may be reduced.