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Information:The Financial Aid Office provides financial assistance in the form of scholarships, loans, grants and work-study employment. Financing an education is a responsibility that is shared by the student, the parents of dependent students and the Financial Aid Office (through distribution of federal, state and university funds). All students are expected to work to help finance their education.
| Priority filing period for grants, loans, work-study and California Student Aid Commission applications for 1998-99 | Jan. 1Mar. 2 |
| Deadline to file for fellowships and graduate scholarships for 1998-99 with Graduate Studies | Jan. 15 |
Students who miss the March 2 deadline should still apply for financial aid. Even though Cal Grant, scholarship, and work-study funds may be depleted, eligible applicants can receive Pell Grants and Federal Direct Stafford/Ford Loans to help meet their need. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available at local high schools, community colleges and the Financial Aid Office. Continuing UC Davis students and prospective graduate students should obtain the FAFSA from the Financial Aid Office in December.
Undergraduates with outstanding academic records are encouraged to apply for scholarships. See "Scholarships and Awards" at the end of this section for information about scholarship applications.
Graduate students are eligible for most of the same types of financial aid as undergraduates. In addition, graduate scholarships, fellowships, and teaching and research assistantships are administered through Graduate Studies. State graduate fellowships are awarded to students who are pursuing an advanced or professional degree with intent to become college or university faculty members. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and academic eligibility. The awards pay part of the cost of registration fees and are based on undergraduate grades, test scores, parents' educational level and consideration of disadvantaged background and parents' financial information.
Eligibility for most assistance is based upon demonstrated financial need. (However, most scholarships are not based on need.) Eligibility is determined by the following formula: (1) the student is assigned a standard budget reflecting the average costs for a student attending UC Davis; (2) the student's resources are analyzed according to federal and state regulations; (3) the resources and an expected student contribution from work are subtracted from the budget; the remainder is the amount of eligibility. The Financial Aid Office attempts to fill this amount with a combination of grants, work-study, and loans.
The awards for married students are based on the same basic budget plus the addition of a standard child care allowance, unless documentation is provided about a spouse who is unable to work, in which case a dependent living allowance will also be awarded. Single parents' awards are based on the single student's budget and a child care allowance. If single parents' resources (earnings and benefits) are not sufficient to meet the basic living expenses of their dependents, a standard dependent living allowance may be awarded upon receipt of documentation.
Satisfactory Academic Progress. Federal regulations require that financial aid recipients meet the published Standards for Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid concerning units, grade point average and maximum quarters of attendance allowed to obtain a degree. A copy of these standards is available at the Financial Aid Office. Review the policy in detail and discuss it with your academic adviser.
For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office. Regulations and deadlines are subject to change.
A grant is a gift that does not have to be repaid as long as the student remains eligible. Whenever criteria and funding levels permit, a student's financial aid award includes grants.
Federal Pell Grants. All undergraduate financial aid applicants are required to apply for a Federal Pell Grant each year by following the instructions in the financial aid application packet. Recipients must be enrolled at least half time and must maintain good academic standing and make satisfactory academic progress. Eligibility is determined by the federal government according to a formula developed by the Department of Education and approved annually by Congress. All applicants are notified via a "Student Aid Report" (SAR). The amount you receive depends on your financial need.
Cal Grants are awarded by the California Student Aid Commission and may be renewed each year. All undergraduate financial aid applicants who are California residents are required to apply for one of these awards. Follow the instructions in the financial aid application packet.
Cal Grant A awards are based on financial need and academic achievement. Recipients must complete at least 36 units per academic year. Cal Grant A pays partial registration fees.
Cal Grant B awards are based on financial need and are for entering undergraduate students primarily from low-income backgrounds. Recipients are required to complete at least 12 units each quarter. Cal Grant B pays a quarterly stipend for living expenses for first-year students, and a portion of the registration fees plus a quarterly stipend for living expenses for students in their second through fourth years.
University Grants are available to both graduate and undergraduate students. The maximum varies each year depending on funds available.
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Grants are restricted to undergraduates.
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants are awarded on the same basis as University Grants. They are available to U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents who are at least half-time students and who demonstrate exceptional financial need while pursuing their first undergraduate degree.
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Grants are awarded to students who are at least one-fourth American Indian, Eskimo or Aleut as recognized by a tribal group served by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and who show financial need. Applicants must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and provide supporting documents. Write to the agency that administers your tribal affairs and request a BIA Higher Education Assistance application. The BIA Financial Aid counselor on campus can help you complete the application. The amount of BIA grant depends on need and availability of funds at each BIA agency.
Financial Aid almost always includes a long-term loan. Repayment of these loans (with the exception of Federal Direct Unsubsidized/Federal Direct PLUS loans) begins after you graduate or withdraw from school. Students are encouraged to work as much as possible (while remaining full-time students) and to develop modest personal budgets to keep final loan indebtedness within a manageable range.
Federal Perkins Loans are for U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents. Loans may be limited to a percentage of student's need because of demand and limited funds. Repayment starts six to nine months after graduation or withdrawal from school and may be extended over 10 years. Additional deferments are possible for temporary total disability or volunteer service in a private, non-profit organization, VISTA or the Peace Corps. Some teachers of students from low-income families and full-time teachers of handicapped children may also qualify for partial loan cancellation.
Health Profession Student Loans (HPSL) are awarded to students in the Schools of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine who demonstrate exceptional financial need. Parental income information is required for all applicants regardless of age and dependency status. HPSL borrowers must commit themselves to complete a primary care residency program, and practice in a primary care field until their HPSLs are repaid.
Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford/Ford Student Loans (Direct Loans) are available through the Financial Aid Office. Subsidized loans are based on financial need, and interest accrued while the student is in school is paid by the federal government. Unsubsidized loans are available to students regardless of income and assets, and there is no interest subsidy. Students are advised to speak with a Financial Aid officer before borrowing an unsubsidized loan.
Federal Direct Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (Direct PLUS) are government-insured loans that are made to parents of dependent students.
Short-Term Loans meet temporary or emergency financial needs of registered students. Loan funds are provided by UC Davis alumni, ASUCD, the Cal Aggie Foundation, the Regents of the University of California, and private donors.
For information about how to apply, applications are available in the display rack on the first floor of Voorhies Hall. Application procedures vary slightly during the registration cycle of each quarter. Check the Short-term Loan bulletin board outside 116 Voorhies Hall for instructions.
Information:
Student Employment Center
16 South Hall
World Wide Web: http://jobs.ucdavis.edu
College work-study programs enable students to earn part of their financial aid through part-time employment. To participate, you must first receive work-study as a part of your financial aid package. Your work-study award offers you both money for your education and work experience. You should obtain a work-study job or ask to defer your work-study before October 31 (and again before January 31, if needed) or your award will be canceled. The Student Employment Center coordinates all undergraduate college work-study programs.
Work-study funds for graduate students are allocated directly to the chairpersons of the graduate programs or departments. Graduate students seeking work-study funding should contact their respective departments for further information.
Federal College Work-Study Program is funded by the federal government. Employment may be on or off campus with profit or nonprofit organizations. Many community service work-study jobs are available that can provide you with an educational and rewarding work experience. To be eligible, you must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S., carry at least a half-time academic course load, and maintain minimum academic progress.
California State Work-Study is funded by the state, and employment may be with profit or nonprofit organizations. The employment must be educationally beneficial or related to a particular career interest or the exploration of a career option. To be eligible, students must meet the requirements for federal student aid eligibility and be California residents.
University Work-Study is funded by the University of California, and employment is limited to jobs on campus.
UC Davis 1997-98 Online General Catalog. Posted August 1, 1997.
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