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.