Links to Additional Resources

Note: UC Santa Cruz cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information you may find using the links presented here. Information may be out-of-date or may not apply to UC Santa Cruz. Be sure you use correct UC Santa Cruz deadlines and application procedures when applying for aid at UCSC. 

Federal Student Aid Resources

• FAFSA on the Web: Fill out the FAFSA Application on the Web. 
• Federal Direct Loan Programs: This site provides information for students and parents who have Direct Loans or who want more information about federal education loans.
• National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS): Provides students with information and status of their student loans.
• U.S. Department of Education: Office of Postsecondary Education: For information about all aspects of federal student financial aid including the Student Guide, FAFSA Instructions, FAFSA Express to download and more.

Other Federal Resources for Students

• Students.gov is a government wide web portal for that makes it easy for college students to find any kind of federal service or information.  It is coordinated by a variety of federal agencies to provide a one-stop-shopping service.
• Student jobs is a government web site that provides high school, college, or graduate school students with information on thousands of employment opportunities with the federal government, including internships, co-ops, summer employment, volunteer opportunities and permanent part-time or full-time positions.
• Register for Selective Service on the Web. Male students can register for the selective service at this site which is a requirement for federal student financial aid eligibility.
  

California State Resources for Students

• Webgrants for Students enables California students to establish and manage their Cal Grant and/or Chafee Grant. You can also visit the California Student Aid Commission website for more information about Cal Grants and other California resources for higher education assistance.

• Click here for information about Outside Agency Scholarships and for links to scholarship websites and search services (UCSC Scholarship information).

Private Education Loans

• General Information About Private Loans at UCSC
• Private Loan Comparison Chart (pdf)
  This chart is intended only as a starting point for research of available private funding options. Loan information was compiled from lender websites and does not imply endorsement or recommendation by UC Santa Cruz. Please consult directly with individual lenders for the most up-to-date information as loan products, terms, and rates change frequently.

Other Financial Aid Resources

• Family Contribution Calculators : 
Various calculators to help you estimate how much your family will be expected to contribute to a student's education. If you need to know the estimated cost of a UCSC education, see the standard UCSC student budget.
• FinAid! The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid
This site contains a wealth of information about all types of financial aid available to fund your college education. Included is information regarding education tax credits and savings plans.
• International Education Financial Aid page : Search service for scholarships, grants and loans for International Students. NASFAA Financial Aid Information : NASFAA (The National Association for Student Financial Aid Administrators) is another resource for students and families. The College Board : Obtain information about colleges and universities, college financing, college admission testing, admission requirements and academic preparation.   
• Yahoo Directory of Financial Aid: This site provides many links related to the financing of education.

Keep in mind that much of this information is specific to certain schools. Be particularly careful to observe UCSC's deadlines which may differ from deadlines on other sites.