The Emergency Rental Assistance Program is now accepting applications!! The program is funded by the Basic Needs Fee, which the student body (YOU) passed in Spring 2019! This fund aims to help stabilize housing for undergraduate and graduate students in emergency financial situations by providing them with a month’s rent. Read more…
The Office of ASUC Senator Carolyn Le has partnered with Educational Opportunity Program, Berkeley Parking & Transportation, and the Graduate Assembly to provide free Carpool Commuter Permits for low income students. To see if you are eligible, check the undergraduate or graduate student infographic below. Undergraduate Students Graduate/Professional Students
What is SHIP? All students enrolled in the University of California system are required to have health insurance that meets a set criteria. Students are automatically enrolled in SHIP, but can waive out with their own insurance if it meets the criteria. Berkeley SHIP (Student Health Insurance Plan) is the Read more…
Emergency Loans If you are in need of immediate financial help, the Financial Aid Office will grant you an emergency, interest free, loan up to a maximum of $1,435 for tuition and $1,000 for living expenses. The loan must be repaid in full through the CARES billing statement within 60 Read more…
Work Study and Loan Conversions Work study amounts may be able to be converted to loans if you decide that you do not want to take a work-study job. However, it is more difficult to convert loans to work study as the money is allocated according to the initial requests Read more…
Consult an experienced caseworker to help you complete your appeal! You can contact us at: Email at finaid@sao.asuc.org Visit us at 412B Eshleman Call at (510) 642-6912. Are you considering completing a financial aid appeal? You can also learn more about the process here. Cost of Attendance Adjustment Requests (formerly known as Budget Read more…
Are you curious about establishing California Residency for Tuition Purposes? We can help! Contact us at finaid@sao.asuc.org, call us at (510) 642-6912, or stop by our virtual (10AM-12PM) and in-person office hours from (12PM-5PM) to meet with a caseworker. You can also read more below. Click here for a helpful FAQ Read more…