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Out-of-state students

Financial aid for out-of-state students

Non-California residents must arrive at UC Davis with sufficient funds to cover tuition and fees, as well as expenses such as housing and food, books and supplies, personal expenses, and transportation, and must have the funds necessary for every year that they attend UC Davis.

Out-of-state residents are eligible for federal financial aid based on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the FAFSA, but state and university need-based funding is not available.

High school seniors and transfer students, here's what you will need to know when applying for financial aid:

AUG 1:

Begin working on your UC Application.
OCT 1:The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA opens.
NOV 1-30:Submit your admissions application to the University.
MAR 3:Priority deadline to complete your FAFSA for maximum aid consideration. Be sure to also list UC Davis school code 001313.
after filing:Log in to FAFSA to view your FAFSA Submission Summary or to check the status of your application.
mid-MAR-APR:If admitted to UC Davis, you will be able to log in to MyAwards to review your aid and requirements.

Scholarships

  • All entering students will automatically be considered for UC Davis scholarships based on the admissions application.
  • First-year and continuing students may submit the scholarship application for the following academic year online between October and early January.
  • For more information on the scholarship application process, including joining the scholarship opportunities listserv, please visit our undergraduate scholarships webpage.
  • There are many more opportunities to receive outside scholarships. For a list of outside scholarship opportunities, visit our Outside Scholarships listings.
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Establishing residency

For information on establishing California residency for tuition purposes, please visit the Office of the University Registrar.

How aid works

Federal aid

Aid estimator

Apply for aid
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Cost of attendance

The UC Davis cost of attendance is an estimated figure used to determine financial aid eligibility. Review the cost of attendance.

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UC Davis affordability

UC Davis costs less than comparable private universities for the same world-class education. Compare costs.

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Sample aid packages

Explore these situations to see how aid is packaged and how students and their families contribute. Explore samples.

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Video FAQs

For quick takes on basic financial aid topics and answers to many of our frequently asked questions, visit our Video FAQs.