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22 matching resources · 12 campus-specific · 10 national in this category
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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