Financial Aid

Welcome! Our office is located in Suite 226 of the Law Building. You can reach us by phone, email, walk-in, or appointment. Starting June 3rd until August 2nd, our appointment, call, and walk-in hours will be Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday from 10 am – 4 pm. Our Zoom office hours will resume in the Fall semester. We are closed each day for lunch between 12 – 1pm. If you need to reach us when we’re not in, please leave a voicemail or email financial-aid-law@berkeley.edu.

Financial Aid Updates and Announcements -

 

Continuing Student Scholarship Application – NOW OPEN! Application period will be open from Monday, June 17th at 9am PST until Monday, July 8th at 9am PST. Click here to access the application within the Berkeley Law Financial Aid forms page.

 

Upcoming Webinars –

July 23rd, 2024 @ 3pm PST “Scholarship Search Panel Discussion” Hear from a panel of current students about their experience with outside agency scholarships. Learn tips on how to search for scholarships, as well as application processes, time management, organization, and preparation strategies. Click here to register for the virtual event!

July 26th, 2024 @ 1pm PST “Billing Basics” Join the Berkeley Law Financial Aid Office as we help you navigate your billing summary on CalCentral. Learn how to read your billing summary, where to find your financial aid awards, how to accept your loans, how to set up direct deposit, and other billing essentials. We look forward to seeing you! Click here to register for the virtual event!

(View previously recorded webinars by visiting our Info Sessions and Presentations webpage)


Berkeley Law is committed to providing one of the best suites of financial aid programs. The Financial Aid Office helps eligible students to obtain grants, fellowships, and scholarships based on merit and/or need, as well as an array of federal and private student loans. Follow the links below to find information on types of aid, how to apply, and more. Visit our FAQ Page for up-to-date information.

Prospective and current students, as well as alumni, may also schedule an appointment to discuss financial aid matters. 

For information on financial aid for LL.M and JSD students, please visit the LL.M and JSD admissions pages.