What is the Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan?
UC's Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan is gift aid offered by the University of California that will ensure that California resident students with total family incomes under $80,000 will not have to pay UC’s systemwide tuition and fees out of their own pocket. Eligibility is determined by the student's financial need after all other gift aid sources are applied. Eligible students will be offered enough Federal, State, University, and/or private grants/scholarships to cover base tuition and fees for the academic year. It is important to note that no student will receive more grant support than their calculated financial need.
How do I apply?
To be considered, file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) no later than March 2 (extended to May 2 for 2024-25) each year. For first-time applicants, you must also submit a Cal Grant GPA verification form to the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) by March 2 (extended to May 2 for 2024-25). For details, please visit Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan.
How do I qualify and maintain eligibility?
To qualify and maintain eligibility you will need to meet the following criteria:
- A California resident or have AB 540 status
- Your family earns less than $80,000 annually
- Be in your first four years as a UC undergraduate (first two for transfer students)
- Your Expected Family Contribution (EFC)/Student Aid Index (SAI) is less than your Estimated Cost of Attendance
- Enrolled in at least six (6) units (half-time)
- Maintain UC Davis Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Standards
Additional Information
Visit the University of California's Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan website.