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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:
• 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
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.
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Financial Aid and Scholarships
TEL: 209-228-7178 | WEBSITE: financialaid.ucmerced.edu | EMAIL: finaid@ucmerced.edu
FOR MORE INFORMATION
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.
Next Steps
• Check your email often
• Visit the MyFinancialAid section at
my.ucmerced.edu
– View your awards online
– View and satisfy requirements
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.
PHOTOS: From the moment you begin your journey at UC Merced, all
the way to graduation, our staff is there to support and guide you.