Graduate Student Financial Aid Forms

Below is a list of commonly used forms and a description of their purpose. Read the instructions on each form carefully and submit it with the required documentation.

You will need Adobe Acrobat to download and print most of the forms.

Be sure to choose the correct form for the correct academic year.

Name of Form (Be sure to choose the correct form for the correct academic year)	Purpose of Form
2013-14 Academic Year
Budget Appeal 2013-14	Please note: The 2013-14 Budget Appeal Form will be available in August 2013. This form is used to claim allowable expenses that you are incurring that are greater than the standard budget. Note: The processing time for budget appeals is 2 to 4 weeks.
Eligible Non-Citizen Statement 2013-14	Only use this form if you have been directed to do so by a UC Berkeley Financial Aid and Scholarships Office representative. If you are required to fill out this form, you need to submit it in person to our office.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 2013-14	This form is used to apply for financial aid for the 2013-14 academic year. The last day to file a FAFSA for 2013-14 is March 15, 2014.
Request for Confidential Information 2013-14	This form is used to request copies of documents that contain confidential information.
U.S. Citizenship Confirmation 2013-14	This form is used when proof of U.S. citizenship is required. Only use this form if you have been directed to do so by a UC Berkeley Financial Aid and Scholarships Office representative. If you are required to fill out this form, you need to submit it in person to our office.
2012-13 Academic Year
Budget Appeal 2012-13 Deadline Has Passed	This form is used to claim allowable expenses that you are incurring that are greater than the standard budget. Note: The processing time for budget appeals is 2 to 4 weeks. Update: This form is no longer available; the deadline to submit the form was May 1, 2013.
Eligible Non-Citizen Statement 2012-13	Only use this form if you have been directed to do so by a UC Berkeley Financial Aid and Scholarships Office representative. If you are required to fill out this form, you need to submit it in person to our office.
U.S. Citizenship Confirmation 2012-13	This form is used when proof of U.S. citizenship is required. Only use this form if you have been directed to do so by a UC Berkeley Financial Aid and Scholarships Office representative. If you are required to fill out this form, you need to submit it in person to our office.