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UCSD · Grants & financial aid

Basic Needs Emergency Grant

Apply for case-by-case support when unexpected financial hardship affects food, housing or care needs. Funding is reviewed by the campus response team.

Grants & aidEmergency supportFood & housing
Eligibility & details

Active enrollment, financial need and documentation required; funding is not guaranteed.

Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.

UCSD · Campus savings

CalFresh eligibility and application help

Check student eligibility for grocery benefits and connect with campus assistance for an assessment and application support.

Food & housing
Eligibility & details

Income, household and student-exemption requirements apply; county determines eligibility.

Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.

UCSD · Campus savings

Quarter-long laptop lending

Apply for temporary laptop access when financial challenges make buying a computer difficult. The library manages quarter-long loans.

Software & technology
Eligibility & details

Students facing financial challenges; application and availability apply on a first-come basis.

Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.

UCSD · Campus savings

Software available to students

Find campus and educational software access before paying for a personal license. The directory distinguishes all-student access from course-request-only products.

Software & technology
Eligibility & details

Product-specific licenses, student authentication and academic-use restrictions apply.

Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.

UCSD · Campus savings

Triton Food Pantry

Access free supplemental groceries and food ingredients through the student-run pantry. Check current hours and pantry-use instructions.

Food & housing
Eligibility & details

All registered UC San Diego students, including international and undocumented students; supplemental service.

Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.

UCSD · Campus savings

Triton U-Pass

Use the student transit program for included regional MTS and NCTD routes and COASTER. Review service exclusions and activation instructions.

Transportation
Eligibility & details

Qualifying UC San Diego students under the Student Transportation Fee program; service exclusions apply.

Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.

UCSD · Scholarships

UC San Diego scholarships

Find scholarships for entering and continuing undergraduates and learn how awards interact with loans, work-study and grants.

Scholarships
Eligibility & details

Award-specific criteria apply; scholarship funding is coordinated with the aid package.

Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.

UCSD · Scholarships

UC San Diego study-abroad scholarship database

Use the university’s scholarship database to research funding for study abroad. Compare opportunities and check application instructions before committing to a program; the provider recommends using the database on a computer.

Scholarships
Eligibility & details

Eligibility varies by award, destination, academic program and student circumstances. Database inclusion does not guarantee funding or an open application period.

Deadline: Check the official resource for current dates.

UCSD · Grants & financial aid

Undergraduate grants

Explore UC San Diego's federal, state and university grant options, including Pell and California grant aid. Review how eligibility and enrollment affect an award.

Grants & aid
Eligibility & details

Financial need, FAFSA or CADAA, residency and enrollment requirements vary by program.

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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