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Dear UCSB Community,
The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships is here to assist you with all of your financial aid related needs and our goal is to provide UCSB families with the services necessary to achieve their educational goals. We are committed to providing accurate, user-friendly, responsive, and respectful service to students and their families. Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can help in any way. On behalf of the Office of Financial and Scholarships, I wish you the best of luck in all of your future endeavors.
Regards,
Saúl Quiroz Director University of California, Santa Barbara (805) 893 - 4941 saul.quiroz@sa.ucsb.edu
What is one thing you would really like to learn?
I would love to learn to fly a plane.
If you could have one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Tacos!
Esmeralda coordinates our Middle Class Scholarship program and supports our Dream Scholar student population. She administers state funding and works closely with students to facilitate navigating the financial aid process.
I would love to learn how to draw or paint with acrylics. I love art with lots of color and interesting shapes.
What is your favorite spot on campus?
Henley Gate around graduation time. I love seeing everyone taking their photos!
Sushi - always amazing, healthy and delicious at the same time!
How to successfully flip a pancake
Josie is the department contact for campus Work-Study and scholarship questions. She is the primary cash handler for over $4 million in scholarship checks that come from over 1,000 outside agencies all over the country. She provides financial analysis for federal programs.
Overlooking the lagoon, it’s a peaceful place to stand and you can see and feel the ocean.
How to speak Arabic. It's one of the languages I started to study but never fully learned.
"Sinigang" - Tamarind Soup
I would like to learn video and photo production.
Marcee supports our veteran and veteran related students, processing their VA benefits and working closely with UCSB Veteran & Military Services to provide support for the community.
What is your favorite spot on campus? Coal Oil Reserve because it has amazing views and trails.
Campus point would be my favorite spot. I like running through there, views are amazing, and it's a great place to let go of everyday stressors.
American Sign Language to be able to communicate with more people!
Photography
Pizza!
Ceviche
If you could learn anything what would it be?
I would love to learn how to read Egyptian Hieroglyphs as ancient Egyptian History is one of my favorite things to learn about!
How to play the saxophone!
Enchiladas with rice and beans because I never get tired of them.
If you could have one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?
Chicken Mole Enchiladas because they are so good!
Natalie leads the Financial Crisis Response Team and multiple Basic Needs efforts for the campus that ensures students are getting the support they need. Her team provides responses to students in crisis within 24-48 hours so that no student falls through the cracks during an emergency.
The meaning of life, the universe, and everything.
The bluffs by campus point
Campus point
Rebecca is a critical member of the student services team, carefully assisting all of our students through the financial aid process, providing Peer Advisor training, and processing Short Term Emergency Loans.
If I could have one meal for the rest of my life it would be my mom's pork chops, mashed potatoes, and homemade gravy. I used to ask for this every year for my birthday and it reminds me of home.
As a student Peer Advisor, Armando advises students regarding the financial aid process which includes applying for aid, review of required documentation, awarding and disbursing financial aid.
Cutie tangerines because you are what you eat
As a student Peer Advisor, Carly advises students regarding the financial aid process which includes applying for aid, review of required documentation, awarding and disbursing financial aid.
Bren Hall and the ocean/grass area in front of it. It's a beautiful place to study and just relax during a hectic school day.
As a student Peer Advisor, Carolina advises students regarding the financial aid process which includes applying for aid, review of required documentation, awarding and disbursing financial aid.
The patio on the 6th Floor of the Math Department - It has the best view of Storke tower, the bike path, lagoon, and the ocean.
As a student Peer Advisor, Derek advises students regarding the financial aid process which includes applying for aid, review of required documentation, awarding and disbursing financial aid.
What is your favorite spot on campus and why?
The Arbor because so many snacks!
As a Work-Study peer advisor, Dylan is a core member of the fiscal operations team. He provides student and staff support for scholarships, work-study and financial reconciliations.
The grass outside the UCen by the lagoon. Most unique study spot for any college.
As a student Peer Advisor, Erika advises students regarding the financial aid process which includes applying for aid, review of required documentation, awarding and disbursing financial aid.
The gym is my favorite because I love working out.
As a student Peer Advisor, Gina advises students regarding the financial aid process which includes applying for aid, review of required documentation, awarding and disbursing financial aid.
I'm Korean so any meal with kimchi and rice.
As a student Peer Advisor, Irma advises students regarding the financial aid process which includes applying for aid, review of required documentation, awarding and disbursing financial aid.
Aguachiles because it is the one food I can’t live without.
As a student Peer Advisor, Jocelyn advises students regarding the financial aid process which includes applying for aid, review of required documentation, awarding and disbursing financial aid.
Green enchiladas, but only the way my mom makes them
As a student Peer Advisor, Kristina advises students regarding the financial aid process which includes applying for aid, review of required documentation, awarding and disbursing financial aid.
What is one thing you would really like to learn? I want to learn how to speak Spanish fluently. I can speak a little bit right now but I would love to be able to speak Spanish to my grandma.
As a student Peer Advisor, Lauren advises students regarding the financial aid process which includes applying for aid, review of required documentation, awarding and disbursing financial aid.
I would want to eat pad thai for the rest of my life because it's sweet, salty, and spicy all in one meal!
As a student Peer Advisor, Layah advises students regarding the financial aid process which includes applying for aid, review of required documentation, awarding and disbursing financial aid.
The Student Resource Building, I really like going to the cultural resource centers to study or hang out with friends in between classes.
Tacos because there's so many things you can put in them!
As a student Peer Advisor, Sasha advises students regarding the financial aid process which includes applying for aid, review of required documentation, awarding and disbursing financial aid.
I would like to learn how to surf since I live here, but I am scared of waves.