Let's Talk About Money


FINANCIAL AID

In 2021-22, more than $295 million in student aid and scholarships was distributed to 77 percent of UC Santa Cruz undergraduates. No wonder UCSC was named one of Princeton Review's top 50 Best Value Public Colleges in 2022!

FINANCIAL AID

CALIFORNIA RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIPS


MIDDLE CLASS SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is for California resident students with total family income under $150,000.

DISCOVER MIDDLE CLASS SCHOLARSHIP

BLUE AND GOLD OPPORTUNITY PLAN

UC's Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan pays for educational and student services fees for California resident students with family incomes less than $80,000 a year

DISCOVER BLUE AND GOLD

RESOURCES FOR DREAMERS (CALIFORNIA DREAM ACT AB540)

DISCOVER RESOURCES FOR DREAMERS
DISCOVER SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NON-RESIDENTS
DISCOVER OUR MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
FIND MONEY TO HELP WITH YOUR STUDIES

SCHOLARSHIP ALERT!

UC’s new Native American Opportunity Plan ensures that in-state systemwide Tuition and Student Services Fees are fully covered for California students who are also enrolled in federally recognized Native American, American Indian, and Alaska Native tribes. If you are eligible for the award, you will be notified by the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office.

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WORK STUDY AND ON-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT

Every year, thousands of students work in part-time UCSC jobs, both on campus and off campus. In addition, work-study may be offered as part of your financial aid package. Career Success is your resource for student jobs and internships, as well as training in skills such as resume writing and job search techniques.

GO TO CAREER SUCCESS

*Tuition and fees are subject to change. For updated information, see financialaid.ucsc.edu/cost-to-attend **Campus health insurance is mandatory. The campus medical health insurance charge will be waived for students who provide proof of insurance.

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