News & Announcements
FAFSA Open for 2027-2028
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open for the 2027-2028 year.
Continuing students will need to resubmit a FAFSA and UCSF Financial Aid Application each year to reapply for grants, scholarships, Health and Human Services Funding, and Federal Direct Loans.
Incoming students or students applying for the first time will need to complete at least the FAFSA and will be sent further information about completing the UCSF Financial Aid Application and CSS College Board Profile after you are accepted.
Federal Loan Updates for 2026-2027
Significant changes to federal direct loans were recently enacted through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3). These changes will affect how graduate and professional students finance their education for the 2026-2027 academic year:
- Elimination of Direct Graduate PLUS Program
- Changes to loan limits and aggregate loan limits
- Proration of loans based on full-time or part-time enrollment
- Changes to Loan Repayment
If you have any questions, please contact our office: [email protected]
Student Advisory Committee
We are relaunching our Student Advisory Committee in January 2027!
Help us improve the financial aid experience by sharing your feedback, ideas, and student experience.
What to expect:
- Quarterly meetings | 5:00–6:00 PM
- January • April • July • October
- Topics will include financial wellness, technology, financial aid processes, and student communications
- Food will be provided
We’re looking for students from all UCSF schools and Graduate Division.
Interested? Email [email protected]by November 23, 2026.
Join the conversation and help make financial aid better for UCSF students!