Providing access to an exceptional education for academically eligible students — regardless of their economic circumstances — is a hallmark of the University of California. Nearly two-thirds of our undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. UC Berkeley can help your family plan for and manage the cost of a college education.

• Financial aid, scholarships, and fellowships
• Student Loans
  
  
  Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS Loans)
  Federal loans to parents to supplement their student's aid package
• Paying for UC
  General information on costs and how to manage them
  
  
  Financial Aid: A UC Overview
  
  
  Payment Plans and Tax Breaks
  
  
  Meeting the Financial Challenges of College
  See how 16 UC undergraduates are paying for college
  
  
  Guía financiera para padres y alumnos (PDF)
• Cal 1 Card
  UC Berkeley's own debit account - make deposits securely online