Application procedures

STEP 1:  FILE THE FAFSA
UC Davis students interested in receiving financial assistance should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA ). Complete parent information is required on the FAFSA for most students (Ph.D. candidates are generally excluded). Each year, students must reapply for aid by completing a new FAFSA. Prior FAFSA filers will have a Personal Identification Number (PIN) assigned by the U.S. Department of Education. Use the PIN to complete your FAFSA online.

Students may apply for financial aid at any time during an academic year. However, to meet the priority-filing deadline and be considered for the best available funding, the FAFSA must be filed on or after January 1 and received by the federal processor by March 2. Be sure to list UC Davis (school code 001313) on the Information Release section of the FAFSA.
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STEP 2:  COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION
Continuing students should submit a completed UC Davis Health System Supplemental Application for Financial Aid as soon as possible and before March 2, as funds are awarded by application-complete date order until funds are exhausted. Entering students should submit the supplemental application as soon as possible after being accepted for admission.
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STEP 3:  REVIEW YOUR STUDENT AID REPORT
About three to four weeks after submitting the FAFSA your Student Aid Report (SAR) will be generated by the federal processor (either electronically or by mail, depending on your application method). Review the SAR carefully to ensure all information is accurate and UC Davis is included in the Information Release section. If UC Davis is not listed, we will not receive your application information. Follow the SAR instructions for submitting changes or additions. If the data you reported is incorrect and/or has failed any of the database matches, you must follow the instructions to correct or resolve any problems. The most common problems with database matches are related to citizenship, legal name, and/or date of birth.
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STEP 4:  PROMPTLY SUBMIT ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION
After submitting the FAFSA and the supplemental application, additional documents may be required. Typical documents needed may include copies of your and your parents' federal income tax returns, verification forms, a copy of your Social Security card and/or citizenship documentation. You may receive an email message or Notice of Missing Information letter from our office asking for some of these items. Promptly return the requested documents, as the awarding of your financial aid may be delayed if items are not received in a timely manner.
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STEP 5:  AWARD NOTIFICATION VIA MYAWARDS
After your completed financial aid application has been reviewed, your award package will be available on the UC Davis MyAwards Web site. MyAwards will include your estimated cost of attendance (i.e., student expense budget), your financial aid eligibility, and any remaining outstanding requirements (e.g., entrance loan counseling). Promissory notes and other loan documents can then be completed.
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