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 […]
If you are planning to participate in a protest*, whether on or off campus, it is important to be aware of your rights. Below are some protestor rights infographics created by the SAO team that can serve as an important reference — we hope that reading through these resources and others before […]
Thank you for choosing SAO! The Student Advocate’s Office (SAO) is a free and confidential student service that can provide you with assistance in your current matter. We are an official volunteer service of the Associated Students of the University of California (ASUC), and are fully independent of the University administrators […]
Thank you for your interest in the ASUC Student Advocate’s Office! Our Spring 2024 recruitment cycle has closed but our office will be recruiting again in the fall! Please feel free to fill out our interest form if you would like to get updates about future recruitment dates and events. If you […]
UCPD This police department is located on campus and available 24/7. Tasked with the particular duties of keeping the U.C. Berkeley campus area safe, you can report a non-emergency at any time to (510) 642-6760 or call 9-1-1 for emergency assistance. To find the police department, head into: 1 Sproul […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Filing a complaint with UCPD initiates an internal investigation process and guarantees that your complaint will be responded to. A complaint may be made at any time in the day or night to any police department employee and will be referred to the Duty Supervisor. The procedure for filing a […]