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Important Updates

  • Every September 17, the United States pauses to commemorate the drafting of its Constitution. For more information, see Constitution Day at UC.
  • While awaiting your financial aid offer, we encourage you to utilize the UC Davis Financial Aid Estimator to estimate your potential aid.

Apply for Financial Aid

Financial Aid Applications

The priority filing date for both the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and California Dream Act Application (CADAA) is generally March 2 of each year. For the 2024-25 academic year, it was extended to May 2, 2024, for both the FAFSA and CADAA.

CADAA filers will not see changes to the application process, but FAFSA filers will experience the changes resulting from the FAFSA Simplification Act which provides an easier, more streamlined application process for applying for federal financial aid.

2024-25 FAFSA

For students eligible to apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

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2024-25 CADAA

For students eligible to apply for the California Dream Act Application

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More information for students

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