Parents

As parents of a Cal student you are an important part of the financial aid process. We have created this section to help you find the kinds of information that we feel you'll be most interested in.

The Hope Scholarship Tax Credit has been expanded for 2009 and 2010. Read more.

The priority deadline for completing the FAFSA was March 2, 2009, but students can still apply. Go to fafsa.ed.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Privacy Notice to Parents:

To get access to more specific information, your son or daughter can fill out a FERPA Release form. The student will need to bring the form in in person with a photo ID. If the student is away from Berkeley the form can be filled out with a notary public stamp.

financial aid estimator

If you have not applied for financial aid, try out the "Cal-culator" financial aid estimator.

Check out our link to CashCourse.org. This is a great new site that has lots of information and advice about budgeting, finances, and many other money-related topics.

Financial Aid in the News

Who Should Apply for College Aid? Every Student-article from USA Today

Pocket money an often-overlooked college expense- article from the Birmingham News