Financial Aid FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions about Financial Aid and Studying Abroad!
FAQs for ALL students
What’s the FAFSA and why do I need to fill it out?
FAFSA is a report that determines your financial aid eligibility. If you receive
aid during the school year, then that same report is valid for the summer. If you
have never received aid before but would like to get loans, apply for the FAFSA
at: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. Keep in mind
that you still need to fill out a SEPARATE Summer Financial Aid application.
What if I’m not eligible for financial aid? Do I still need to file a FAFSA or Summer
Financial Aid Application on my home campus?
Keep in mind that loans are a part of financial aid. If you are interested in taking
out a student loan to pay for your abroad experience, you will need a FAFSA on file,
as well as file a SEPARATE Summer Aid application via your home campus Financial
Aid office.
Are there any scholarships available?
Yes, check our website for updates on Awards and Scholarships on the
Summer Abroad Funding page. Some programs may have specific scholarships
for that program alone. Also check out
http://eac.ucdavis.edu/eac/financing.cfm for more information.
FAQs for UC Davis Students Only
How do I get financial aid for a summer program?
If you are participating in a Summer Abroad program, you must fill out a SEPARATE
Summer Financial Aid Application with the Financial Aid Office. The form becomes
available in the first week in May and you must register for summer courses first
in order to apply.
How much aid will I get for the program?
In mid-March, the Financial Aid Office will offer an online Summer Aid Estimator,
in which you can input your program choice and see an estimate of the aid you may
receive. This is an estimate and NOT a guarantee of aid, as aid is limited in the
summer and given out on a first-come, first-serve basis.
What if my program costs a lot more than it would to stay here for summer sessions?
Financial aid will increase your budget to the cost of your program, increasing
your eligibility for aid, which can come in the form of grants or loans. Keep in
mind that an increase in eligibility does not automatically guarantee you aid for
your program. Summer financial aid is severely limited and is given on a first come,
first serve basis. It is also determined based on how much of your loan you took
out during the school year.
Where do I go to view my financial aid offer?
Go to:http://financialaid.ucdavis.edu/MyAwards.
For the aid year, select the current school year. Make sure to accept your loans
and submit all required documents in as soon as possible to ensure on-time disbursement.
FAQs for Non-Davis students
What if I don’t go to UC Davis?
Students from other UC’s attending a UC Davis Summer Abroad program will receive
aid from their home institutions and should contact their university’s financial
aid office for further instructions.