Financial Aid Home Page

Newly Admitted Student?
Admitted 2025-26 Freshman/Transfers, go to your Applicant Portal to check your financial aid status.
Priority Deadline for Verification Documents: June 30th
If selected for verification, all requested documents are due by June 30, 2025. In order to avoid any late penalties, please log in to My Aid Status to make sure all your documents are submitted by this important deadline.
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My Aid Status Login

Students can monitor the status of their application, check for any required documents, and view
their award letters on My Aid Status. To log into My Aid Status students will need their UCSB Net ID and password. Make sure the correct academic year is selected. 

Mission Statement

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. We are committed to providing accurate, user-friendly, responsive, and respectful service to students and their families. We administer federal, state, and university aid and scholarship programs in accordance with applicable policies and regulations while striving to be an innovative and service-minded department.