Financial Aid and Scholarships The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships (OFAS) provides resources and services to assist students and their families with grants, scholarships, work study and loans. All eligible students and families can receive some type of financial assistance. It is important for parents and students to be aware of and meet all deadlines, keep copies of all documents and correspondence, and read all emails from OFAS.

Scholarships
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Students must complete a FAFSA each year by March 2 (or the next business day if it falls on a weekend) to establish financial need and be considered for all types of need-based financial aid for the next academic year. studentaid.gov The FAFSA form is also available to students and parents to complete through the myStudentAid mobile app. Download it in the Apple App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).
Data Retrieval Tool Recommended when completing the FAFSA to speed up financial aid processing. www.ofas.uci.edu/content/ IRSDataRetrievalTool.aspx Students not eligible to file a FAFSA but who qualify for the AB540 fee exemption can apply for certain types of financial aid by completing the California Dream Application by March 2 (or the next business day if it falls on a weekend). dream.csac.ca.gov
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Some scholarships have specific criteria such as leadership, community service, financial need, academic major or special skills and talents. Comprehensive list: www.ofas.uci.edu/content/Scholarships.aspx The Scholarships Resource Center (www.ofas.uci.edu/content/ scholarshipsresourcecenter.aspx) assists undergraduate students in researching and applying for internal and external scholarships. Personalized assistance is available by visiting during drop-in hours or making an appointment to meet a staff member via email at scholarships@uci.edu. The Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan expands access to UC by establishing a minimum level of grant aid for undergraduates with financial need and qualifying household incomes. For California residents or AB540-eligible students whose families qualify, Blue and Gold fully covers UC’s system-wide fees. Qualified students must be in their first four years of attendance, or first two years for transfer students. Students with sufficient financial need can qualify for additional grants to cover other educational expenses such as books, transportation, and room and board. admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/ tuition-financial-aid/types-of-aid/blue-andgold-opportunity-plan.html
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