IMPORTANT FINANCIAL AID UPDATES:
Federal Direct PLUS Loan Process for 2026-27
If you received a PLUS Loan during the previous academic year, your Bruin Financial Aid Portal may display “Application Complete” on the Home tab, but this status is for prior year. Please note that you must complete a new PLUS Loan application each academic year for the loan to be processed and disbursed.
Undergraduate Students — Parent PLUS Loan
- The student's parent must apply for a Parent PLUS Loan through the U.S. Department of Education at StudentAid.gov.
- A new PLUS Loan application is required each academic year.
- The parent borrower must complete the application using their own StudentAid.gov account.
Graduate Students — Graduate PLUS Loan
- The graduate student must apply for a Graduate PLUS Loan through StudentAid.gov.
- A new PLUS Loan application is required each academic year.
- The program is only available to legacy borrowers due to OB3 changes to federal aid programs.
Loan Period and Amount
- Select the loan period October 2026 – May 2027 to request the loan for the full 2026–27 academic year.
- If you request a specific loan amount, the approved amount will generally be divided between the eligible terms in which you are enrolled.
Master Promissory Note (MPN)
- StudentAid.gov may also require a Master Promissory Note (MPN) be signed.
- First-time PLUS Loan borrowers must complete an MPN.
- PLUS Loans approved with an endorser require a new MPN each academic year that an endorsed PLUS Loan is requested.
- Follow the instructions provided by the U.S. Department of Education to determine whether an MPN is required for your loan.
The 2027-28 FAFSA and CADAA are NOW OPEN!
- The UCLA priority filing deadline for the 2027–28 academic year is March 2, 2027, at 9:00 p.m. PST. Students are strongly encouraged to complete their aid application as early as possible using UCLA’s school code, 001315, to ensure timely processing and to maximize their eligibility for financial aid opportunities. Submitting early also allows time to resolve any potential errors or additional documentation requests before the deadline. For more information, please visit ourApply for Aid webpage.
Complete the 2026-27 UCLA Scholarship Application for consideration throughout the academic year!
- The UCLA Scholarship Application is open to all students. For more information on how to access the application or where to send scholarship checks, please visit our Scholarships 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:
Fall 2026 Financial Aid Census
Friday, October 16, 2026
UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships will be conducting the Fall 2026 census on Friday, October 16, 2026 to ensure financial aid recipients are enrolled full time (12 units or more) unless otherwise approved for the Fee Reduced Program. Being enrolled in less than full time status while not approved for the Fee Reduced Program will result in your financial aid being recalculated.
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
Click here for more information.
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.