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Important Updates

On behalf of the UC Davis community, we hope this message finds you and your loved ones safe amid the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires. Emotional support or resource assistance is available at UC Davis Mental Health, and for short-term financial hardships, reach out to the Financial Crisis Response Team. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time, and UC Davis remains committed to supporting you in every way possible.

  • OFFICE CLOSURE: Financial Aid and Scholarships will be closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 20, 2025. 

Maintaining Financial Aid Eligibility

Summer is considered one term for financial aid purposes. To maintain financial aid eligibility during the summer, it is important to understand the information below:

  • To be eligible for summer aid, a student must:
    • Be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) units total during the summer term. 
      • The six (6) units can be in any combination between all sessions which includes Session 1, Session 2, and Special Session.
    • Have a FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) on file
      • Have demonstrated financial need as determined by the FAFSA/CADAA
    • Have established residency with the Office of the University Registrar
  • Financial aid is offered based on all registered units, including waitlisted classes.
  • Students should have all verification and documents requested by our office submitted and completed.
  • Maintain status of an active degree-seeking student as determined by the Office of the University Registrar
  • For most financial aid to disburse, a student must be enrolled in at least six (6) units.
  • Students are required to acknowledge the Code of Academic Conduct through MyUCDavis at the start of each summer session. 
  • The Summer Advantage Grant will disburse in the session where the student is enrolled and participated in at least 10 units. Eligible students must have financial need as determined by the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) on file. Visit Billing and Disbursement for examples and additional information.
  • Repeating a course for a second time during the summer term may affect financial aid eligibility. Please see Changes That May Affect Your Aid for details.
  • Please visit Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) to determine how summer enrollment may affect SAP Maximum Timeframe and pace calculations.
  • Dropping a course or withdrawing from one or more summer terms may cause summer financial aid awards to be revised. See Changes to Enrollment for details.