Office Closure Update

The Student Advocate’s office space will be closed for the Fall Semester. We are continuing our casework, and will continue to take new cases. If you have a question, need to open a case, or want to set up an intake appointment, please email us at help@berkeleysao.org. You can also […]

Emergency Rental Assistance Program

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. […]

Accommodations of Religious Creed

Attention Berkeley students: please be mindful of the university’s Accommodation of Religious Creed. It is the official policy of the University of California at Berkeley to permit any student to undergo a test or examination, without penalty, at a time when that activity would not violate the student’s religious creed. […]

Satellite Advising at EOP

Education Opportunity Program (EOP) will be holding Fall Satellite Advising hours with advisors from different departments on campus.  Students will need to use their respective tinyurl-link to sign up for an appointment.  The start dates and appointment locations vary for each department, so see the infographic below for information specific […]

Green Bear Commuting Pass Program

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

Resources

Welcome to our resources page! To learn more about SAO’s Advising and Confidentiality, please visit our Information for Clients page. For any other resources, read on below.  Español 中文 Français Financial Resources Emergency Loans Financial Aid Appeals Work Study and Loan Conversions California Residency for Tuition Purposes Understanding the Student […]

Divisions

SAO is made up of four divisions, each of which houses Caseworkers with differing expertise and experiences: Academic Our Academic Division handles scholastic issues including, but not limited to, grade changes, personal withdrawals, CalCentral issues, and disputes with faculty. Financial Aid Our Financial Aid Division handles monetary issues including, but […]