UC Santa Cruz Grants

UC Santa Cruz Grants for undergraduate students are funded by the University of California and are offered based on financial need. Students must meet application deadlines to be considered for grants.  Other UC grants include grants under the Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan for students whose family total income is less than $80,000 and the UC Tuition Grant for students whose family income is less than $120,000. Under the Blue and Gold Plan, students are guaranteed to receive enough gift aid from all sources to cover UC tuition and fees.  The UC Tuition Grant covers part of the tuition increase for qualified students.

Federal Pell Grants

Pell Grants are offered to undergraduate students based on family contribution.  Awards are variable depending on family contribution - the maximum Pell Grant for 2012-2013 is $5,550.

Cal Grant A & B (California residents)

Cal Grant A and Cal Grant B are awarded by the California Student Aid Commission to California residents who meet eligibility requirements and who demonstrate financial need and academic achievement. In addition to submitting a FAFSA, first time applicants must also complete and submit the Cal Grant GPA Verification Form no later than March 2nd. Cal Grant A and B awards pay Tuition and Student Services Fees at UC and are $12,192 for 2011-12.  Cal Grant B Access awards are $1,551. Graduate students in the MA Education program who received a Cal Grant as an undergraduate student may apply for a 5th year of benefits. See applying for more information.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

SEOG is awarded to undergraduate students who demonstrate significant financial need.  These grants supplement the UC Santa Cruz Grant program. Students must meet application deadlines to be considered for this grant.

Federal Teach Grant/Loan