Students in the field

Important Updates

  • The 2025-26 Continuing Undergraduate Scholarships application is now open! Get started on your application today!
  • While awaiting your 2024-25 financial aid offer, we encourage you to utilize the UC Davis Financial Aid Estimator to estimate your potential aid.
  • The 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) will open on December 1, 2024.

Graduate and Professional Forms and Appeals


Submitting Documents

Webforms are submitted electronically. If you are required to submit a PDF you may choose from the following submission methods:

  • Email - Submit documents using Contact An Expert.
  • In-Person - Visit Financial Aid Offices for our office hours.
  • Drop Box - A drop box is available just outside Dutton Hall located to the left of the main entrance.

Processing Times

In general, please allow 3-4 weeks to process forms and 6-8 weeks for appeals. Any requested documents submitted after the initial review require the same processing time frames.


General Forms

Request to Pay Professional and Dual Degree Graduate Students

For departmental use when requesting payment to current UC Davis students. Be sure to read the corresponding instructions before processing the request for payment.

Computer Purchase Request Form

Available during the academic year (October- May) as a Cost of Attendance Appeal.

Prior-Year Debt Online Request

For students who have been notified of a prior-year debt affecting their financial aid.

Release of Financial Aid Information to an Institution

Used to request release of financial aid information to an institution.

Release of Financial Aid Information to Third-Party Individual(s)

Used to request release of financial aid information to Third-Party Individual(s). For information regarding Third-Party Authorization, please visit our Privacy page.

Verification

If selected for verification, we will request additional documents to verify the information on your financial aid application.

Student Change in Aid Forms


Appeal Forms

Alternative Budget Request Form

For applicants with dependent children age 18 and under. Allows students to request alternative budget consideration.

Cost of Attendance Appeal

For use by students to request consideration of additional expenses that exceed the standard budget.

Special Circumstance: SAI Calculation Appeal 2024-25

As an exception, Financial Aid and Scholarships may consider changes to a student's financial situation due to special circumstances.

Academic Participation Appeal / Supplemental Evidence of Academic Activity (SEVACT)

Used for submitting supplemental evidence of academic activity. Additional information can be found at participate.ucdavis.edu.