Upload Documents and Submit Appeals via the Bruin Financial Aid Portal
UCLA students (continuing and new admits who submitted their Student Intent to Register) will upload required documentation or appeals using the Bruin Financial Aid Portal.
Statement of Identity Document Submission Process
2026-2027 Guidance
If you were selected for Identity Verification on your Bruin Financial Portal and are unable to complete the process in person, please follow the instructions outlined in the 2026–2027 Identity Verification – Notary document.
2025-2026 Guidance
If you were selected for Identity Verification on your Bruin Financial Portal and are unable to complete the process in person, please follow the instructions outlined in the 2025–2026 Statement of Identity document.
Additional Resources
Students seeking to submit a Budget Increase Request should review this webpage for an overview of the allowable expenses we can consider and submission instructions.
Third Party AccessAccording to the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), students in higher education institutions are considered to be adults with exclusive rights over their student records. Students are the only ones who can authorize the release of information from their student records, including their financial records via Third Party Access.
Private Loan Lender ListPreferred Private Lender List compiled by UC, Office of the President