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Financial Aid and Scholarships

Please note Students who apply after March 2 will be considered for all forms of federal aid and for other programs if funding is available.

UC Merced is firmly committed to making a college education affordable for all students regardless of financial situation. While students are expected to contribute a certain amount toward their education, UC Merced offers a number of financial aid and scholarship resources to assist students in meet- ing educational expenses. UC Merced recognizes that many students and their parents need help in meeting the financial responsibilities associated with attending college. With financial aid and scholarship resources, the opportunity to attend UC Merced may be more affordable than you think. OF THE 90 PERCENT OF UCMERCED STUDENTS WHOAPPLIED FOR FINANCIAL AID IN 2012-13:

Next Steps • Check your email often • Visit the MyFinancialAid section at my.ucmerced.edu – View your awards online – View and satisfy requirements

• 93 percent were paid some form of financial aid • 89 percent qualified for need-based financial aid • 86 percent received gift-aid (grants/scholarships) It’s simple to apply! UC Merced FAFSA School Code: 041271 | fafsa.ed.gov

Summer Session 2013 If you are planning to enroll for Summer Session 2013 at UC Merced, please be sure to also fill out a 2012-13 FAFSA and Summer Session Application. Blue and Gold Opportunity If you’re ready to attend UC Merced, money shouldn’t stand in your way. UC’s Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan is available to eligible California residents and their families. Learn more about this initiative and view the complete set of eligibility requirements at universityofcalifornia.edu/blueandgold . California DreamAct As a public state institution, UC Merced provides aid to students who qualify under the new California Dream Act Legislation. For more information, visit financialaid.ucmerced.edu/CADreamAct .

We have a variety of grants and scholarships with a vast range of criteria available and the application process is simple. There is no need to fill out a separate application for every grant or scholarship that interests you. For new students, one application does it all! Submit the 2012-13 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 2 and you will be considered for ALL forms of financial aid available through the UC Merced Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. • Federal grants and loans • State grants (if GPA verification submitted to the California Student Aid Commission by March 2) • All UC Merced grants, scholarships and need-based employment opportunities. • Federal Student Loans are available to most students regardless of income and provide a range of repayment options including income-based repayment plans and loan forgiveness benefits, which other educational loans are not required to provide.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

TEL: 209-228-7178

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WEBSITE: financialaid.ucmerced.edu

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EMAIL: finaid@ucmerced.edu

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