FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Track your financial aid application process with this quick reference checklist. We are here to guide you through the steps in your financial aid journey.

Apply As Early As Possible

• File your FAFSA or CADAA

• Submit Cal Grant GPA Verification Form (first time students)

• Apply for outside scholarships

UNDERSTAND YOUR OPTIONS & AWARDS OFFER

• View your financial aid offer in the Applicant Portal

• Learn the conditions of your scholarships, grants, work-study, and loans

• Calculate your refund or balance due worksheet

• Submit verification documents (if selected)

• If you experience a loss of income file a Family Contribution Appeal (if needed)

• Meet with a financial aid counselor to answer any questions you have

ACCEPT & MANAGE YOUR AWARDS IN TRITONLINK

• Monitor your balance on TritonPay

• Fulfill tasks for any loans you accept, e.g. Master Promissory Note, Entrance Counseling, etc.

• Enroll in direct deposit

• If awarded work-study, learn more and start looking for a position at fas.ucsd.edu/ types/work-study/index.html

• Request a Cost of Attendance Appeal (if needed)