Paying for your education is within your reach

You and your family have made one of the most important decisions of your life, and we at UCI want to be part of your journey. College is an investment in you, and the University of California wants to partner with you as you explore your career goals.

UCI administers a range of financial assistance programs to help students to pursue their education. All eligible students and their parents can receive some type of aid, regardless of the family's income and assets. We determine your financial aid eligibility by evaluating the family's ability to pay. With this information, we can determine your eligibility for grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study.

Parents are expected to contribute to their children's education to the extent they are able. Your ability to do so is determined by the information you provide on the financial aid application. If you believe you will need some type of assistance, we encourage you to complete the application and meet all priority deadlines.

As a student, you reap the benefit from your education, so it makes sense that you do your part to help pay for it. That starts with submitting your financial aid application on time, and including UCI on your application (Code 001314), as well as keeping on track of all correspondence sent to you via U.S. mail or e-mail, reading, and completing the information we provide. You can also apply for scholarships.

Paying for UCI

This is just an overview of what’s available to you, including aid from the federal and state governments, the University, as well as private donors and sponsors.

The Net Price Calculator

The Net Price Calculator is designed to help you estimate the cost of education and type of aid you might qualify for financial aid at UCI. Please read the introductions before using the estimator.

Additional Resources

Looking for Information about financial aid and affordability at UCI? The University of California is ready to help you achieve your goal.

72% Receive Grants and Scholarships
57% Pay No Tuition

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Visit the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships website to access your financial aid files through MyAid.

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Paying for your education is within your reach

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Paying for UCI

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Additional Resources

How Much is UC Going to Cost?

Do I have to take out student loans to pay for UC?

Should I apply for financial aid if I'm a transfer student?

Plan ahead…mark your calendar

Looking for MyAid?

Need to chat with Financial Aid?

Need to pay your bill?