• File the CADAA each year by March 2 for priority consideration (extended to May 2 for 2024-25).
• Upon successful completion of your financial aid application, you may receive a confirmation notice that your application has been properly submitted.
• Include UC Davis School Code 001313 and a housing code on your application.
• Immediately respond to any requests from Financial Aid and Scholarships.
• Accuracy is important when you apply for financial aid. All information is subject to verification according to state regulations. False statements or misrepresentations may be cause for the reduction, cancellation, denial, or repayment of financial aid.
• It is crucial to file the CADAA by the March 2 priority filing date (extended to May 2 for 2024-25)
• If you filed a 2021 tax return, use information from your return to complete the 2023-24 application.
• If you filed a 2022 tax return, use information from your return to complete the 2024-25 application.
• If you did not and are not required to file a 2021 or 2022 tax return, use your financial information such as 2021 or 2022 W-2s or final pay stubs, and current bank statements.
• Parents of dependent students will need to provide their income information and electronically sign the student's CADAA. StudentAid.gov can help you determine your dependency status, which applies to both federal and state financial aid applications.
• For general information on financial aid at the University of California, view the Paying for UC video on YouTube.

If the name, date of birth, and/or social security number you reported on the CADAA does not match the school record you will need to resolve the discrepancy before we can review your application and financial aid eligibility.

Action Required:
Compare the information you entered on the UC Application and CADAA to your social security number. Make sure they are an exact match.

• If your name, date of birth, and/or social security number are incorrect:
  • You’ll need submit a CADAA Name/Date of Birth Change Request.
  • You'll also need to submit a correction with Admissions.
• If your name, date of birth, and/or social security number are correct:
  • Contact the Social Security Administration to ensure that the discrepancy is resolved.

• Apply early! Submit your application by the March 2 priority deadline each year (extended to May 2 for 2024-25) for full aid consideration.
• You can submit your CADAA starting in December for the the 2024-25 academic year.
• "Prior-Prior Year" allows students and their families to use income and tax information from one year earlier than previously required. This means that 2021 data will be used in 2023-24 and 2022 data will be used for 2024-25.
• Include the UC Davis School Code: 001313.
• Select the correct aid year on the CADAA when applying (i.e., 2023-24 for the current academic year, 2024-25 for fall 2024 admission).
• Keep copies of your tax returns and other documents in case they are needed.
• For information on when you can expect your financial aid package, please visit our entering or continuing student web pages.
• Reapply every year.

• Once completed you may receive an email confirmation, that you have successfully submitted your financial aid application. 
• You will you will need to log in to CADAA to view your SAR or to check the status of your application.
• The SAR provides you with an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) for 2023-24 or Student Aid Index (SAI) for 2024-25. Financial Aid and Scholarships will use the EFC/SAI to determine the types of aid you may receive.
• You can submit corrections to your application online through CADAA.
• Students with a valid SAR will be directed to log in to MyAwards to view their personalized UC Davis aid package and requirements. First-year and transfer students can access their information shortly after receiving admission notification. Continuing students will receive an email when their aid is available – typically by late May.

• California Student Aid Commission (for CADAA and Cal Grants)
  • 1-888-224-7268
  • dream.csac.ca.gov
  • calgrants.org
     
• UC Davis Resources
  • UC Davis Undergraduate Financial Aid
  • UC Davis Undergraduate and Prestigious Scholarships
  • Financial Aid Handbook (PDF)
  • How Need Is Determined at UC Davis 
  • Summer Financial Aid