University of California

UC offers a strong financial aid program for qualified students and a variety of other tools that nearly all families can use to make a UC education possible. Together, these tools help thousands of UC students, from families at every income level, to enroll, thrive and graduate.

Grants

Because they don't have to be repaid, grants directly lower the cost of UC for many undergraduates. Our students receive grant awards through many programs:

Federal Pell Grant
Cal Grant
UC Grants

The Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan establishes a minimum amount of support for eligible students. Under the plan, UC will ensure your systemwide tuition and fees are covered by scholarships or grants for four years (two years for transfer students) if you're a California resident with financial need and your family's income is less than $80,000 a year. Many students qualify for additional grant aid to help pay for campus fees, books, housing and transportation.

If your family income is more than $80,000 a year, you should still apply for financial aid. You might still be eligible for scholarships and grants to help with your UC education.

In addition to grants, UC offers a number of scholarships. Some are based on need; others are honorary. Scholarships can contribute to reducing the costs of attending UC.

Each UC campus has a website that contains important information about financial aid. Below are links to the campus financial aid sites:

For More Information

For details about UC financial aid, including information about loans and student employment, visit Paying for UC.

To see what your financial aid package might look like at each UC campus, see the financial aid estimators.