Financial Aid Information 

  1. Financial Aid office is located on third floor of the Student Services Center. Student Services is located behind the Price Center. They can be reached by phone at (858) 534-4480 or email them at finaid@ucsd.edu
  2. FAFSA deadline is March 2nd for priority funding. You can fill this out online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ 
  3. Remember to apply early for scholarships and check deadlines. The Scholarship office can be reached by phone at (858) 534-3263 or email them at  scholarships@ucsd.edu 
  4. If receiving Veterans Benefits make sure to submit all paper work to Financial Aid. For help with Chapter 30, 31, 35, 1606, or 1607 benefits call Renee Moore at (858) 534-3453. If you need help with the Veterans College Fee Wavier please contact the Registrar’s office at (858) 534-3150.
  5. If you have accepted student loans do make sure that you have signed all necessary paper work and  a master promissory note. 
  6. Make sure to check and follow the financial aid check- list that is on TritonLink. 
  7. Remember to check your UCSD email for information from the Financial Aid office.
  8. Enroll in direct deposit because it expedites disbursements. 


Important Deadlines

For specific dates check tritonlink.ucsd.edu

It's important to follow these deadlines.
No Exceptions!

  • Friday of 2nd Week
    drop courses & to apply for part-time status
  • Friday of 4th Week
    drop courses without a “W” grade & to change grading option
  • Friday of 9th Week
    drop a class with a “W” grade

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