Apply for Aid

Financial aid helps students and their families pay for college by covering higher education expenses, such as tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and transportation. There are several types of financial aid. These include grants, scholarships, work-study, and federal or private loans. Students must meet eligibility requirements to apply and receive financial aid. This video will provide you with information on the costs to attend UCSC, how to apply for financial aid, and types of aid available to pay for college.

In addition, our office works with departments and organizations on-campus to provide various resources, services, and valuable information to our students. Click on the links on the left for additional information on the resources available to students who are FAFSA Applicants, Dream Applicants, Domestic Nonresidents, International students, and students interested in studying abroad.