Based on inquiries by phone and email, below are the top five topics of the week. 

• I accepted federal loans through MyAwards, but no longer need them. How do I decline the loans if they already applied to MyBill?

• To decline loans, please submit a Change in Aid form via Contact an Expert.

  If your loan funds were disbursed, you may request a cancellation within 120 days of the date the school disbursed your funds. Funds must be returned through the school's MyBill portal after the cancellation is processed. After 120 days, the loan can only be reduced for quarters/semesters that are within the 120-day timeframe.

  For more information on federal loans, please visit our Loans page.

• I requested a private loan and was informed by the lender that the Certification Request has been sent to UC Davis. Why don’t I see it in MyAwards?   

• If you have been offered private loans in MyAwards, we recommend that you either accept or decline these amounts, so we can move forward with the certification process.

  You can also submit this Private Loan Change in Aid form via Contact an Expert.

  For more information on Federal loans, please visit our Private Loans page.

• When can I expect the Middle Class Scholarship to disburse?  

• Our office will disburse the Middle Class Scholarship (MCS) near the end of each term, once the funds are confirmed. Actual eligibility and MCS amounts are confirmed with the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC).

  For more information regarding the Middle Class Scholarship, please contact the California Student Aid Commission. 

• I deferred my enrollment for fall. How will this affect my financial aid?

• If you have deferred your enrollment or PELPed, be sure to confirm this with the Office of Registrar. Once confirmed, your aid package will be adjusted accordingly so that you will only be packaged for the quarters you attend.

  You can indicate your enrollment change by submitting a Change in Aid form in MyAwards or submitting an Enrollment Status Change Form via Contact an Expert.

  For more enrollment information, please refer to Changes That May Affect Your Aid.

• I am a graduate student. Why was I not offered a GradPLUS Loan?  

• Financial Aid and Scholarships typically does not award graduate students with the GradPLUS loan due to additional TA Fee Remissions offered by your program.

  If your program does not offer additional aid, you can submit a Change in Aid request to increase the GradPLUS Loan amount.