Financial Aid Home Page - UCSB Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships

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File your FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application Now!

The FAFSA and DREAM applications are currently open for the 2020-2021 academic year. Don't forget to file by the March 2, 2020 priority deadline in order to be eligible for all types of aid!

How Financial Aid Works

For information on how to file a financial aid application, please visit our Financial Aid Matters Guide also serves as a resource to help students and their families navigate the financial aid process.

Important Dates

February 28 Appeal Deadline
February 28 Office Closure
March 02 Cal Grant Verification Due
March 02 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and CA Dream Act Application (CADAA) Priority Filing Deadline
March 16 Spring Quarter Undergraduate Fee Payment Deadline