Prospective Students: Finances

Undergraduate Applicants

Planning ahead:

• Budgets and costs of attendance: Estimates for all education costs: registration fees, non-resident tuition, room and board, books and supplies, transportation, personal expenses, and a health care insurance fee (or health care allowance)
• Types of financial aid
• Eligibility requirements for undergraduates
• Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan
• How to apply for financial aid
• Financial aid forms and resources
• FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid
• How financial aid awards are determined

For veterans and military service members:

• Veterans benefits and funds for ROTC participants
• Aid for active-duty military personnel

Graduate and Professional School Students

• Budgets and costs of attendance: Estimates for all education costs: registration fees, non-resident tuition, room and board, books and supplies, transportation, personal expenses, and a health care insurance fee (or health care allowance)
• Financial Aid timeline
• Office of Graduate Studies: financial support

Financial Aid timeline:

• For entering undergraduates

California residency:

• California residency for tuition purposes

If you are admitted and accept UC San Diego's offer of admission:

Admitted students can review their Preliminary Award Notification (PAN) on the application status site MyApplication. The Financial Aid Office will contact you prior to enrollment so you can view your status and official award.

After you enroll:

• Registration fees
• Ways to pay your bill
• Triton Cash: Use your Campus Card to make purchases at select locations on and off campus
• Student employment