Financial Aid Information
for UCSD Education Studies Programs
M. Ed./Credential, Master of Arts Programs, Doctoral Programs


Students expecting to obtain financial aid, including loans, for the upcoming academic year may begin applying January 1st.

The priority deadline for financial aid is:
March 2nd
Students should submit a completed FAFSA application by this deadline even if your admission status has not been determined!!

*New deadline -Students chosen for “Verification” must submit properly completed verification documents to the Financial Aid Office by JUNE 1st.

IMPORTANT FAFSA INFORMATION:

You must re-apply for financial aid every year by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Please note: UCSD’s Title IV School Code is 00131700. When filing your FAFSA, keep in mind the following:

  • To help you complete your FAFSA on the web, a worksheet is available in our office or can be downloaded at http://www.fafsa.gov

  • You do not need to complete your tax return or wait for W-2s to file your FAFSA. Estimate the amounts and then update your estimates once your tax returns are filed.

  • Students applying to the M. Ed, M.A./ASL, M.A./CD, or Ed.D programs should answer question #49 in Step Three of the FAFSA with "Yes".

  • If you do not receive a Student Aid Report email or notice from the Department of Education processor three to four weeks after you have filed your FAFSA, follow up with the processor on the receipt of your application. The processor can be reached at 1-800-4FED AID (1-800-433-3243).

Options for filing your FAFSA

    1. Renewal FAFSA : If you submitted a valid FAFSA for the 2006-2007 academic year complete your Renewal FAFSA application on the web at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
      Go to Step 2 and choose option = Fill Out A FAFSA Renewal.
    2. New FAFSA: If you did not submit a valid FAFSA for the 2006-2007 academic year then file your FAFSA on-line at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov

Students who wish to be considered for UCSD Graduate Grant Aid for Summer enrollment at UCSD should file the FAFSA by March 2nd and should submit the EDS Summer Session Financial Aid Request form to the Financial Aid Office by the deadline date of May 1st. If chosen for “Verification” you should submit all necessary verification related documents to the Financial Aid office by June 1st.