Important Updates

For the Biden-Harris Administration’s Student Debt Relief Plan, please visit the debt-relief announcement.
To contact us by email, go to Contact An Expert. Current office hours can be found at Contact Us.
For quick answers to common questions, please visit Financial Aid and Scholarships FAQs.
For campus COVID-19 updates, see the latest COVID-19 campus information.

Types of Financial Aid

Work-Study

A program for students with financial need.

Loans

Financial aid awards that require repayment.

Grants & Scholarships

Merit-based awards, such as fellowships and scholarships.

Cal Grant Extension

Eligibility to renew the grant in the credential program.

Golden State Teacher Grant

For students who are committed to teaching at a priority school.

Need-based aid is determined through filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application. We strongly recommend researching all possible funding options in order to minimize loans and maximize any available grants or scholarships by contacting your respective department.

Admitted and continuing students may log in to their MyAwards to review the types of aid that may be included in their financial aid package available in:

Teaching Credential Program - April
Master in Education - August
CANDEL Program - August
All other Education Programs - June

Tuition Assistance Programs

Native American Opportunity Plan
- You are a California student enrolled in a federally recognized Native American, American Indian, and/or Alaska Native tribe.

Emergency and Short-Term Loan Programs

For students who are experiencing a temporary shortage of funds, the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office administers the UC Davis Emergency, Short-Term, and Assistant Loan Program. Learn More