IMPORTANT FINANCIAL AID UPDATES:
2026-27 Middle Class Scholarship (MCS) Awarding
The Middle Class Scholarship (MCS) is administered by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC). MCS award eligibility is determined based on enrollment records submitted by the campus. Initial enrollment records for the 2026–27 academic year were submitted in late July 2026, and MCS awards for the 2026–27 academic year have now been awarded.
Changes to a student's cost of attendance, enrollment, financial aid received, or financial aid application (FAFSA or California Dream Act Application) resulting from an approved appeal will require the submission of a correction to CSAC for recalculation of the student's MCS eligibility and award.
Key Eligibility Requirements
- Residency: Must be a California resident or meet AB 540 criteria.
- Income & Asset Ceilings: Up to $250,000 for the 2026–27 academic year (covering both income and household assets).
- Enrollment: Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), not be in default on a student loan or incarcerated, and enroll in a minimum of 6 units (disbursements scale based on load: 6–8 units at 50%, 9–11 units at 75%, 12+ units at 100%).
- Application: No separate application form is required; students must submit the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) by the March 2 priority deadline.
Federal Direct PLUS Loan Process for 2026-27
For guidance on Federal Direct PLUS Loan borrowing for 2026-27, please visit our Loans webpage.
2026-27 Federal Financial Aid Updates
- H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act: On July 4, 2025, the H.R.1 bill (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) was enacted into law. Significant provisions regarding Federal Loan limits that will affect college students are scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026, with a legacy provision included for current borrowers to borrow under current limits for the remainder of their program of study.
- We encourage students and families to review our 2026-2027 Federal Financial Aid Updates webpage for more information and guidance on how to best prepare for these changes that will take effect July 1, 2026.
Special Student Populations Updates
- We encourage students to review our Special Student Populations Updates webpage for important information that may be relevant to them.
Important Upcoming Dates:
Office Closed in Observance of Veterans Day Holiday
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in Observance of the Veterans Day Holiday. We will resume regular operating hours on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Office Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving Holiday
Thursday-Friday, November 26-27, 2026
UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships will be closed Thursday-Friday, November 26-27, 2026 in Observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will resume regular operating hours on Monday, November 30, 2026.
Highlights
The 2027-28 FAFSA and CADAA are NOW OPEN!
The 2027-2028 FAFSA and California Dream Act Application (CADAA) are available for students to complete.
UCLA’s priority filing deadline is March 2, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. PST, we strongly encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to ensure timely processing and to maximize your eligibility for financial aid opportunities. Submitting early also allows time to resolve any potential errors or additional documentation requests before the deadline.
UCLA SCHOOL CODE: 001315
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Complete the 2026-27 UCLA Scholarship Application for consideration throughout the academic year!
The 2026-27 UCLA Scholarship Application is NOW OPEN! We encourage students to apply early!
Priority consideration for upcoming academic year awards is given to students who submit their application by June 30,2026. However, the application will remain open beyond June 30th.
Click here to access the UCLA Scholarship Application.
It's not too late to apply for the 2026-27 FAFSA/CADAA!
The 2026-2027 FAFSA and California Dream Act Application (CADAA) are available for students to complete.
Although UCLA’s priority filing deadline is March 2, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. PST, we strongly encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to ensure timely processing and to maximize your eligibility for financial aid opportunities. Submitting early also allows time to resolve any potential errors or additional documentation requests before the deadline.
UCLA SCHOOL CODE: 001315
Click here for more information.
2026-2027 Federal Financial Aid Updates
On July 4, 2025, the H.R.1 bill (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) was enacted into law.
Significant provisions regarding Federal Loan limits will affect entering college students going into effect July 1, 2026. Legacy provisions for current borrowers will allow borrowing under current federal loan limits for the remainder of their program of study.
Effective July 1, 2026, federal regulations also require institutions to adjust Federal Direct Student Loan amounts based on a student's enrollment.
Click here for more information.
Federal Direct Student Loans: Reductions Based on Enrollment Intensity (Schedule of Reductions)
Effective July 1, 2026, federal regulations require institutions to adjust Federal Direct Student Loan amounts for students attending less than full time. This policy is referred to as the Schedule of Reductions (SOR) for Federal Direct Loans. If you are enrolled less than full time, you may see a reduction in federal student loan eligibility than you would have under previous policies.
Click here to learn more.