Welcome!
Our office is located in Suite 226 of the Law Building.
Holiday Closures and Curtailment Schedule:
Winter Curtailment: Mon, December 23rd, 2024 – Thurs, January 1st, 2025
Remote Assistance: We will be working remotely on Thursday January 2nd and Friday January 3rd, 2025. While our campus office is closed, students are welcome to set up a virtual or phone appointment with our office on these dates. We’ll be ready to assist you online!
We can be reached by phone, email, walk-in or by appointment every Monday – Thursday from 10 am – 4 pm, excluding holidays and school closures.
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 at or email financial-aid-law@berkeley.edu.
See below for our virtual office hours and important dates.
Financial Aid Updates and Announcements -
Loan Modification Requests:
If you have borrowed more federal student loans than what you needed, you have 120 days from the loan disbursement date to return all or a portion of your borrowed amount. Please submit a loan modification form to request a reduction at least one week before December 1st to allow time for processing.
Accepting Fall Loans
If you are in need of borrowing additional loans from the fall semester, please accept Fall 2024 loans (including Direct Unsubsidized, Graduate Plus, and CA Dream Loans) by November 30th to allow time for processing and disbursement before the end of the semester. Loans accepted after this are not guaranteed to disburse before holiday campus closures and funds may not be available until Spring 2025 disbursement (mid-January).
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.