About
The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office at UC Berkeley is a department within the University of California, Berkeley that helps students afford their education. The office administers a wide range of financial aid programs including grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study opportunities. Nearly two-thirds of undergraduate students qualify for financial aid, and the office provides resources for prospective students, current students, and parents to navigate the financial aid process. The office also houses the Center for Financial Wellness, which offers financial literacy education and support services.
Funding Opportunities
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) is a federally funded grant awarded to undergraduate students who file the FAFSA and demonstrate exceptional financial need. This grant is designed to provide additional financial support to students with the greatest economic need. Eligibility is automatically determined based on the student's Student Aid Index (SAI), which must be equal to -$1,500.00. The maximum SEOG award amount is $260.00 per year or $130.00 per term. Awards may be reduced or eliminated if students receive additional scholarships during the year that reduce or exceed their financial need. This grant does not need to be repaid and is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible students at participating institutions.
Parent Grant
The Parent Grant is a need-based financial aid program specifically designed to support undergraduate student-parents at UC Berkeley who have dependent children under the age of 18. This grant provides financial assistance based on demonstrated financial need and fund availability each academic year. The program recognizes the unique challenges faced by student-parents and provides additional financial support to help them complete their undergraduate education while caring for their children. Award amounts vary based on individual financial need and available funding, and the grant is coordinated with the California Student Aid Commission Students with Dependents grant. The Parent Grant is automatically renewed for continuing students who have previously qualified, unless their dependent child has turned 18 or other eligibility criteria have changed.
Chafee Foster Youth Grant
The Chafee Foster Youth Grant is a California state grant program that provides financial assistance to current or former foster youth who demonstrate financial need. The grant offers up to $5,000 annually to support qualified students pursuing higher education at eligible California institutions including UC Berkeley. Administered by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC), this grant is designed specifically to support foster youth in their educational pursuits. The grant does not reduce other financial aid awards received by students and is treated separately from other financial assistance under the Consolidated Appropriations Act. Students must be enrolled at least half-time (6 units minimum) and maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress to receive disbursements. The grant is renewable annually as long as students continue to meet eligibility requirements and complete either the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application each year.
Regents' and Chancellor's Scholarship
The Regents' and Chancellor's Scholarship is the most prestigious scholarship offered by UC Berkeley to entering undergraduate students. The scholarship is extended to a select cohort of Berkeley undergraduates who stand out for their creativity, leadership, service, and strong convictions. Candidates reflect one of the highest principles of this institution: commitment to excellence. The scholarship provides exclusive opportunities to connect with a network of faculty, current scholars, and alumni, and to create enduring relationships that support academic success and seed future endeavors. The program actively involves more than 200 Berkeley faculty and is unique in that faculty members interview candidates and serve as mentors. It is the largest program in the University of California system, with a community of more than 600 scholars enrolled. Regents' and Chancellor's Scholarship recipients shine brightly at Berkeley, with recent scholars serving in notable positions such as Student Regent on the University of California Board of Regents, ASUC President, and Editor-in-Chief of the Daily Californian. Scholars have been chosen as University Medalist and have earned such prestigious awards as the Rhodes, Truman, and Marshall Scholarships. Many have gone on to become faculty at prestigious universities, CEOs of global corporations, and innovators and leaders in their chosen fields.
Berkeley Undergraduate Scholarship
The Berkeley Undergraduate Scholarship is the University of California's most historic scholarship program which recognizes the academic merits of undergraduates. Each year over 3,000 students receive a Berkeley Undergraduate Scholarship, funded from one or more of nearly 900 university and private philanthropy funds. Students are awarded on the basis of both academic merit and financial need. There is no separate application process other than applying for financial aid by completing the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application. The scholarship amount is based on the student's level of financial need, and the initial Berkeley Undergraduate Scholarship award later converts to one or more named scholarship awards from the university's nearly 900 endowed funds.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
- 6
- Active Now
- 5
- Source Domain
- financialaid.berkeley.edu
Catalog Data
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