Welcome Future Undergraduates!

We are excited that you are considering UC Santa Cruz and invite you to explore our website and our spectacular Santa Cruz campus.

This page suggests a few resources to give you a head start in finding the assistance you need to meet the costs of your UCSC education.

Watch our Paying for UC video series to learn more about our financial aid programs.

Estimate how much financial aid you might receive at UCSC using our Financial Aid Estimator. The Estimator is only intended to give you an idea of the aid you might receive, based on the information provided. It is NOT an actual financial aid offer. The financial aid estimate might not be accurate for families with complex financial situations (losses from businesses, rental properties, sub-chapter S Corporations, etc.).

The FAFSA 4Caster is a nationwide federal tool you can also use to receive an early estimate of your eligibility for federal student aid.

UCSC Admission Applicant? Be sure to complete a FAFSA by March 2nd prior to the year you intend to enroll. Refer to the "How to Apply" section on this website and to the publications listed to the right for information about the financial aid process at UC Santa Cruz.

Already received aid offers from several institutions? No two offers are alike. Use our worksheets to Compare Your Costs.