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Welcome Current Undergraduates!

Here are a few tips to help you keep your finances on track throughout your years at UCSC:

Remember to reapply each year. Mark your calendar now with important financial aid deadlines. Funding is limited; be sure to meet all deadlines each year to receive all the aid for which you qualify. You must submit a FAFSA to apply for all types of aid we administer including grants, scholarships, student and parent loans and work-study.

Familiarize yourself with MyUCSC if you haven't already. This is where you can update your e-mail address(es), learn about your "To Do's," accept/decline your aid, report private scholarships, and view your current billing and financial aid information.

Learn how to maintain your eligibility for aid throughout the year. We recommend all financial aid recipients read the following policies to learn about their rights and responsibilities:

Less than Full-Time Enrollment and Your Aid
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Withdrawing from UC Santa Cruz during a term

Sharpen your money management skills. The right knowledge and information can save you thousands of dollars throughout your academic career. Careful planning, budgeting, and applying for private scholarships are just a few ways to get you started: