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Financial Aid and Scholarships

Most students
get aid

53.7% OF CA UNDERGRADS HAVE SYSTEM-WIDE TUITION AND FEES COVERED BY GIFT AID
58% of students graduated debt-free
71% OF STUDENT’S AID COMES IN THE FORM OF GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

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Grants

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Scholarships

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Loans

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Work-Study

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Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
California Dream Act Application (CADAA)
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Financial aid for many family incomes

The UC system has scholarships and awards for family incomes up to $217,000. Learn more about the plan that meets your family's income below. Regardless, any family can use our financial wellness program.

Financial wellness program
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Incomes under $80,000
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Incomes up to $217,000

Loan applications open July 1 for the following academic year

International students can receive aid in the form of scholarships, alternative loans and short-term loans

If you are accepted to UC Davis, you will be able to view the amount of aid you are eligible for on the MyAwards website.

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