Financial Assistance

The Berkeley Financial Aid and Scholarships Office is committed to providing students and parents with the resources they need to make a Berkeley education an affordable reality. Our staff is here to guide you and your family through the financial aid process from start to finish. Please complete the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application and allow the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office to determine your eligibility for federal, state, and institutional support that can make your educational dreams a reality.

Apply For Financial Aid

To apply for financial aid, you must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Departmental Awards

All OD students in good standing receive monetary awards each semester of the program.

Scholarships

Current OD students also have many additional scholarship opportunities throughout their four years in the program. Awards can range between $1,000-$5,000 dollars and come from various organizations across the country. The school also has an established Professional Student Support Fund, which are endowments provided by generous faculty and alumni of the school. Applications for these various opportunities are announced and managed by the Admissions and Student Affairs Office.

Questions?

Please refer all financial aid questions to the Cal Student Central office. Begin by visiting their website via the button below.

Visit Cal Student Central

UC Berkeley
120 Sproul Hall (view map)
Berkeley, CA 94720
510-664-9181

Hours
9 AM – 12noon
1Pm – 4PM

Web form for inquiries
studentcentral.berkeley.edu/open-case

Financial Aid Resources

UC Berkeley Financial Aid
http://financialaid.berkeley.edu/

Types of Aid
http://financialaid.berkeley.edu/explore-types-aid

Who is Eligible for Financial Aid?
http://financialaid.berkeley.edu/eligibility

Financial Aid at a Glance
http://financialaid.berkeley.edu/financial-aid-glance

Financial Aid Calculator
http://financialaid.berkeley.edu/estimate-your-financial-aid