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UCLA Scholarships & Financial Aid 2020-2021
The University of California at Los Angeles (or UCLA) is one of the top research institutions in the world. UCLA is organized according to six undergraduate colleges and has over 30,000 undergraduate students. UCLA is a University of California college which means for admissions purposes, students must apply using the UC application.
UCLA scholarships include a number of merit scholarships and need-based financial aid opportunities for students to take advantage of!
Jump ahead to:
- UCLA Tuition & Cost
- UCLA Merit Scholarships
- UCLA Financial Aid
- Questions about UCLA Financial Aid?
- Next steps for students
UCLA Tuition & Cost
Since UCLA is a public institution, there are separate tuition rates for California residents and out-of-state students.
The current cost of attendance rates for both in-state and out-of-state students can be found on UCLA’s website.
UCLA Merit Scholarships
The three major scholarships offered by UCLA are:
- UCLA Achievement Scholarship
- UCLA Regents Scholarship Program
- Chancellor’s Blue and Gold Scholarship Program
To be considered for these scholarships, students must complete the scholarship section on the admissions application.
UCLA Achievement Scholarship
This merit-based scholarship is based on a student’s academic record and demonstrated financial need. There is no additional application required (students simply need to submit their FAFSA or DREAM Act Application). Students who are awarded UCLA Achievement Scholarships will receive between $500 and $10,000. These awards are also renewable!
UCLA Regents Scholarship Program
The UCLA Regents Scholarships are among the most prestigious awards offered. Each year, up to 100 Regents scholarships are offered to freshman and transfer students. Students are chosen based on academic achievement, leadership, and promise as students and leaders in the UCLA community. These renewable scholarships are worth $2,000 per year and are awarded regardless of financial need.
However, if a student has demonstrated financial need, the student will be awarded grants and/or scholarships to cover the rest of the financial need! Regents Scholars also receive additional perks such as priority class registration, housing, and parking.
UCLA Chancellor’s Blue and Gold Scholarship Program
The Chancellor’s scholarship aims to support first year students who come from Los Angeles County High Schools. Transfer students who attended high school in Los Angeles County are also eligible. These awards are worth $1,000 to $5,000 per year and are renewable.
Community service is a big part of this scholarship program and to renew their scholarships, students must complete 20 hours of community service per year.
UCLA financial aid
UCLA offers need-based financial aid to students who submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or the Dream Act Application by March 2nd. These grants are essentially free money that will not need to be repaid.
Many of the need-based financial aid opportunities are only available for California residents including Cal Grants, the Middle Class Scholarship Program, and the University of California Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan.
Students and families should also use the Net Price Calculator to estimate their potential financial aid.
UCLA Financial Aid Codes
The UCLA FAFSA Code is 001315-00.
Questions about UCLA Financial Aid?
If you have any questions, the UCLA financial aid website is a great place to start. Students can also contact the office of financial aid via phone or online chatbot:
- Phone: 310-206-0400
Key next steps
- To estimate financial aid, complete the Net Price Calculator.
- Complete the FAFSA or Dream Act Application to apply for aid.
- To qualify for merit scholarships, students will need to complete the scholarship section on the UC Application.
