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Office Closure Wednesday, October 29th 12pm-5pm

The Student Financial Services Office will be closing early on Wednesday, October 29th 12pm-5pm. The office will reopen Thursday at 8am. 

Bailamos: Celebrating Office of Opportunity and Outreach 15 Years in Community

Please join the Chicané Latiné Campus Association (CLCA),  LGBTQ Resource Center, and the Multicultural Resource Center for this in-person celebration in honor of the Office of Opportunity and Outreach's Quinceañera, Latinx Heritage Month, and Diversity Month!

Update on Federal Government Shutdown: Student Aid, Federal Work Study and CalFresh Benefits

The Student Financial Services Office does not anticipate any disruptions to the release of Federal Direct Loans as a result of the federal government shutdown. Disbursements for the fall quarter are expected to be released on schedule.In addition, Federal Work Study is not expected to be impacted…

ACT Mindfully

Tuesdays, 2:30 - 3:45 p.m., beginning October 14 / via HIPAA-compliant ZoomJoin Mental Health Provider Anja Bircher, PsyD for a 5-session group featuring skills from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Through didactic and experiential exercises, you will learn how to create meaningful changes in…

True Selves

Wednesdays, 12 - 1 p.m. / In person at Parnassus / Lunch is providedTrue Selves is an open space to process, explore, and share stories about LGBTQIA experiences as a learner at UCSF. Explore your intersecting identities and honor the diversity of our community. Build resilience and empower one…

Black Joy Connection

Biweekly on Thursdays, 2 - 3 p.m. / via HIPAA-compliant Zoom / 10/9, 10/23, 11/6In-Person Social: 11/13 @ Mission Bay, Mission Hall 2110, 2 - 3 p.m. / Food providedCommunity Space for Black, African American, and African identified UCSF Students.

Fake EBT Edge App Targeting CalFresh Cardholders

The California Department of Social Services has become aware of a third-party mobile application, Ebt edge – food stamps, available in the Apple iOS App Store.

2026–27 FAFSA Open

For new and continuing students interested in applying or reapplying for financial aid for the 2026-27 academic year, the 2026–27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form opened to everyone on Sept. 24. 1, 2025. 

Online CalFresh Workshop September 24th at 5:30pm

Depending on your household size and income, you may be eligible to receive up to $292 per month through the CalFresh program. This program issues monthly electronic benefits that can be used to buy most foods at many markets and food stores.