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The University of California, Santa Barbara Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships provides students with the financial resources and related services necessary to achieve their educational goals.
UCSB's Basic Needs Resources provide assistance with housing, financial concerns, food security, and more. One of the most comprehensive sources for locating funding sources is Edupass which began as the international student section of The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid.
Learn about the eligibility, deadlines, and requirements for the FAFSA and CA Dream applications. Find out how to check your financial aid status, appeal decisions, and access scholarships and Cal Grants.
The federally regulated financial aid requirement specifies that students are eligible to receive aid for 150% of the time normally required to complete an academic program. Graduate students are required to meet the University approved time-to-degree standards for their program of study.
In order to be considered for any type of financial support (i.e., fellowships, financial aid, student loans, work study, etc.), all new and continuing U.S. citizens and permanent-resident graduate students at UCSB are required to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Visit the UCSB Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships EAP webpage for details. Get an Estimate. When researching program options, use the UCSB EAP Calculator to get an estimate of your financial aid for a specific program.
In recent years, nearly two in three UCSB students relied on some form of financial aid. Students with demonstrated need are eligible to apply for Pell Grants, Cal Grants, SMART Grants, and a range of scholarships and loan options.
