Important: The proposed California state budget calls for a 7.4 percent increase in systemwide student fees for 2008-09. UC President Robert C. Dynes has written a letter to students and families, providing more information about the proposed increases and about financial aid.

Estimated Undergraduate Budgets for the 2008-09 Academic Year*

The Financial Aid Office works with students and their families to help make college affordable, giving over $120 million in aid to students each year. A variety of aid is available, including university, state, and federal grants; scholarships; federal educational loan programs; subsidized and unsubsidized loans; Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS); and work-study programs.

To be considered for financial aid, UC Santa Cruz applicants must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Please note that the deadline for submitting the FAFSA is March 2. The Financial Aid Office uses information on students' admission application to determine university scholarship eligibility.

*Undergraduate budgets are subject to change. For more information on costs and financial aid, visit the Financial Aid Office site.

** Additional $1,248 (estimate) health insurance fee is charged if student is not already covered.

For a quarterly breakdown of all undergraduate fees for residents and nonresidents, please go to the Registrar's Office site.