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Cal · Campus savings

Basic Needs Center

Connect with food, housing and financial-stability support through Berkeley's central assistance form and resource navigation.

Food & housingEmergency support
Eligibility & details

All enrolled undergraduate, graduate, international and undocumented students may access center resources; individual programs vary.

Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.

Cal · Scholarships

Berkeley Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships

Explore summer stipend support for an original research or capstone project through SURF L&S. Review the program requirements and work with a faculty mentor before applying.

Scholarships
Eligibility & details

Undergraduates in the College of Letters and Science; project, mentorship and program-completion requirements apply. Review the current application cycle and selection rules.

Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.

Cal · Grants & financial aid

Blue and Gold affordability guidance

Learn how grants and scholarships from multiple sources can help qualifying California families cover UC tuition.

Grants & aidTuition & transfer
Eligibility & details

California undergraduate aid eligibility and individual financial assessment apply; tuition coverage is not a promise for every student.

Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.

Cal · Grants & financial aid

Cal Grant at Berkeley

Review California grant application steps, GPA verification and how state aid fits with Berkeley's other grants.

Grants & aid
Eligibility & details

California residency or qualifying AB 540 status, financial need and CSAC program requirements apply.

Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.

Cal · Grants & financial aid

Chafee Foster Youth Grant

Explore grant support for current or former foster youth with financial need. Berkeley explains applications and campus certification.

Grants & aid
Eligibility & details

CSAC determines eligibility; FAFSA or CADAA and Chafee application requirements apply.

Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.

Cal · Grants & financial aid

DSP Student Technology Grant

Request assistance with approved assistive hardware or software needed to access instructional and research materials.

Grants & aidSoftware & technology
Eligibility & details

DSP-enrolled students with disabilities and financial need; approved purpose, receipts and review required.

Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.

Cal · Grants & financial aid

Emergency housing and rental assistance

Find emergency housing, rental and deposit support for qualifying unexpected basic-needs expenses. Contact the center for case review.

Emergency supportFood & housingGrants & aid
Eligibility & details

Emergency circumstances and program review required; support and availability vary.

Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.

Cal · Campus savings

Inclusive Access digital course materials

Check whether your course participates in discounted digital materials. Compare alternatives and understand billing and opt-out rules before the deadline.

Books & course materials
Eligibility & details

Participating courses only; automatic access may result in a charge unless opted out under current rules.

Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.

Cal · Scholarships

Middle Class Scholarship

Explore California's Middle Class Scholarship and understand how other aid, enrollment and state funding affect the final award.

Scholarships
Eligibility & details

Eligible undergraduates and teaching-credential students; financial, residency, application and state funding rules apply.

Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.

Cal · Scholarships

Scholarship search resources

Search Berkeley-curated scholarship resources and the Discovery Opportunities Database for academic and other funding opportunities.

Scholarships
Eligibility & details

Criteria and application requirements vary by award; report outside awards.

Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.

Cal · Campus savings

Student Technology Equity Program

Apply for long-term loans of technology needed for academic work. Check fee eligibility and financial-need verification before applying.

Software & technology
Eligibility & details

Must pay the Instructional Resilience and Enhancement Fee; financial need and instructional role reviewed.

Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.

Cal · Campus savings

Work-study jobs and award requests

Learn how to use a work-study award and whether eligible loans or other financing options can be converted to work-study.

Work & service
Eligibility & details

Financial need, aid application and employment eligibility required; award limits and availability apply.

Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.

NATIONAL RESOURCE · Campus savings

529 plans and qualified education expenses

Read IRS guidance on qualified tuition programs and how education savings may be used.

Tax benefitsTuition & transferMilitary & families
Eligibility & details

Qualified expenses, distributions and tax coordination rules apply. Review current IRS guidance for your situation.

Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.

NATIONAL RESOURCE · Grants & financial aid

Check Yellow Ribbon participation

Find out whether this VA program and a participating school can help with tuition beyond Post-9/11 GI Bill coverage.

Military & familiesGraduate fundingTuition & transfer
Eligibility & details

Requires the 100% Post-9/11 benefit level and a participating school's approval. School limits and available places apply; listing here does not confirm campus participation.

Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.

NATIONAL RESOURCE · Campus savings

Compare the real cost of college

Find net-price calculators, College Scorecard and tools to compare financial aid offers and costs beyond tuition.

Tuition & transfer
Eligibility & details

Planning tools are publicly available. Estimates and aid offers differ; compare grants and scholarships separately from loans.

Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.

NATIONAL RESOURCE · Campus savings

Education tax credits: AOTC and Lifetime Learning

Compare two federal education credits and use the IRS eligibility tool before claiming qualified expenses.

Tax benefitsTuition & transfer
Eligibility & details

Income, enrollment and expense rules apply. The same student cannot receive both credits for the same year; avoid double-counting expenses used for other tax benefits.

Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.

NATIONAL RESOURCE · Grants & financial aid

Federal student grants

Explore federal grant programs and their application requirements.

Grants & aid
Eligibility & details

Requirements vary by grant; review the official provider's eligibility rules.

Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.

NATIONAL RESOURCE · Campus savings

Find help with food, housing and essentials

Use the government benefits guide to research food, housing, health coverage and utility support alongside campus services.

Food & housingEmergency supportMilitary & families
Eligibility & details

Each program sets its own income, residency and household rules. Students may face additional restrictions; use the official agency's screening process.

Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.

NATIONAL RESOURCE · Grants & financial aid

GI Bill education benefits

Explore VA education programs and compare benefits that may help with tuition, books and training costs.

Military & familiesGrants & aidTuition & transfer
Eligibility & details

Qualifying Veterans, service members and certain family members; eligibility, approved programs and benefit levels vary.

Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.

NATIONAL RESOURCE · Grants & financial aid

Segal AmeriCorps Education Award

Learn how a completed AmeriCorps service term can lead to an award for qualifying education expenses or student loans.

Work & serviceGrants & aidTuition & transfer
Eligibility & details

Requires successful qualifying service and National Service Trust enrollment. Institution, expense, usage-period and lifetime-award rules apply.

Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.

NATIONAL RESOURCE · Grants & financial aid

Start your free FAFSA application

Learn how FAFSA connects you with federal, state and campus aid, and find the official application and deadline guidance.

Grants & aidWork & service
Eligibility & details

Aid has separate eligibility and enrollment requirements. School and state priority dates may be earlier than the federal deadline.

Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.

NATIONAL RESOURCE · Grants & financial aid

Understand your financial aid options

Learn about grants, work-study, scholarships and other aid sources before comparing your options.

Grants & aid
Eligibility & details

Federal, state and institutional requirements differ.

Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.

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