Welcome Parents!
We would like to help make financing your student's UC Santa Cruz education as simple as possible.
The financial aid application process at UC Santa Cruz begins with the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Eligibility for federal, state, and university aid is determined based on the EFC (Expected Family Contribution) calculated by the Department of Education.
Funds are limited so we encourage applicants and their parents to meet all deadlines in order to receive all the assistance for which they are eligible.
For additional information about federal student aid from the U.S. Department of Education, visit www.studentaid.ed.gov.
