Admissions Process

Submitting a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) after your UC application is important for being considered for federal, state, and university-specific financial aid. The FAFSA is required to qualify for federal grants, work-study, loans, and state programs like Cal Grants. It is also needed for some UC scholarships and ensures you're considered for need-based aid. The FAFSA deadline is typically March 2, and submitting it on time helps ensure you are eligible for the maximum financial support. After being admitted, the FAFSA will help determine your financial aid package for attending the UC of your choice.

After you submitted your applications, both school and FAFSA, you'll receive application confirmation. You'll receive an email confirmation including important instructions to create a student portal for each school you applied for. This student portal is important to create as this is where you'll submit supplemental documents request, and most importantly, where you'll receive your college decisions from when they're released. 

As a transfer student, you must submit the Transfer Academic Update (TAU) in January, where you report your fall grades and update any planned spring coursework at the UC Application Website . This is required for your application to remain complete. Deadline is January 31st. This ensures university that you are on track of completing the required classes necessary for admission such as IGETC and major requirements. 

Note : There are some classes that are non-negotiable and must be completed the semester of submission. To find out what those are go to the Tips & Tricks Page  .