Budget Adjustment Request

Requests to increase your financial aid budget will be submitted via the Bruin Financial Aid Portal (BFA). Please review the instructions provided below carefully before submitting your request and supporting documentation via the BFA Portal. Once you access BFA, select "Documents" and proceed with the instructions provided below:

• Select “upload a non requested document”
• From “Document Name” select Appeal: Budget Increase Form and select the owner (student) and the award year
• Provide information in “Enter Document Data” fields
• Use “Add an Additional Document” button to attach the required supporting documentation (requests will not be processed without supporting documentation)

Please upload acceptable forms of verifying documentation for each category mentioned below. Itemize all expenses and circle items on supporting documentation/receipts before uploading.

Additional information from the UCLA Financial Aid Office 'Forms and Publications' and UCLA Financial Aid Office 'Budget Increase Request' webpage.

Child Care

Parenting students are eligible to add the out-of-pocket cost for childcare expenses. Expenses may be split between a two-parent household. Private school tuition is not covered.

Expected Aid: If federal student loans are maximized, a small grant may be awarded based on eligibility.

Documentation

Submit a personalized contract or a letter from your childcare provider describing the services offered and their costs. Also, please provide proof of payment (such as cleared checks, money orders or copies of receipts) for at least two consecutive months.

Medical /Dental Expenses

Expenses incurred and paid out of pocket (not covered by insurance) for the student during the enrollment period will be considered.

Estimates of procedures will not be accepted. Additionally, cosmetic surgery or procedures such as braces will not be covered. *Some procedures may require an explanation from a physician indicating that the procedure is required.

Expected Aid: You will be offered additional loans to cover allowable out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Documentation

Multiple transactions require an itemized statement by date and amount paid. Proof of payment, such as copies of receipts, credit card statements, or cleared bank checks, are required (front and back copy).

Computer Purchase

This expense will be allowed only once during a student's enrollment per degree at UCLA. Computer and computer-related expenses include one computer (desktop, laptop, or tablet), insurance, and basic software such as Microsoft Office. A maximum of $2000 can be considered.

Expected Aid: You will be offered additional loans to cover your computer expenses.

Documentation

Submit a copy of a receipt verifying proof of purchase for the computer. The receipt must be in students' names, or credit cards may be used to verify purchases. If purchased by a parent, you will need to provide a statement from the parent indicating aid will be used to reimburse them for the cost of the computer.

Rent Expenses, or change to Housing Status

If your actual rent/mortgage, or UCLA Housing expense exceeds our monthly standard below, we can increase your attendance cost by the difference over your academic year enrollment period.

26/27 academic year submissions

• Graduate monthly standard $1,641

Expected Aid: You will be offered additional loans to cover your housing/rent expense.

26/27 academic year submissions

Please upload your rental or lease agreement and proof of payment to the Bruin Financial Aid Portal.