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Prospective undergraduate students

California residents
AB540 students
Out-of-state students
international students

How aid works

Types of aid

Aid estimator

Apply for aid

College is possible for everyone, and a variety of financial aid options are available to help with the costs. At UC Davis Financial Aid and Scholarships, our staff will do their best to help you get the financial aid you need to meet your educational goals.

As you consider the value of a college education, the U.S. Department of Education has developed a very useful and informative website, Federal Student Aid, to help you plot your road to college.

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, and the California Dream Act Application, the CADAA open.
NOV 1-30:Submit your admissions application to the University. Your UC admissions application also serves as your first-year scholarship application.
MAR 3:Priority deadline to complete your FAFSA or CADAA for maximum aid consideration. Be sure to also list UC Davis school code 001313.
after filing:Log in to FAFSA or CADAA  to view your submission summary or to check the status of your application.
MAR 3:Priority deadline to apply for a Cal Grant by submitting a GPA Verification Form to CSAC. This deadline also applies to Middle Class Scholarship. 
after applying:Monitor and manage your Cal Grant account on the CSAC website.
mid-MAR-APR:If admitted to UC Davis, you will be able to log in to MyAwards to review your aid and requirements.

 

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Scholarships

Opportunities for undergraduate, prestigious, and outside scholarships. Eligibility and deadlines vary. Explore scholarships.

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Cost of attendance

The 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.