Applying for Aid

In order to receive federal financial aid, you must:

• Be a US citizen, permanent resident, or U.S. national (includes natives of American Samoa or Swain's Island) with a valid Social Security number*

• Be registered with Selective Service, if required

• Be enrolled at least half-time in a degree program

• Not be in default on any federal funds

• Be making Satisfactory Academic Progress 

Financial Aid and Undocumented Students

Financial Aid Eligibility Requirements for Non US Citizens

• FAFSA Instruction “Easy steps to FAFSA (Tutorial)

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be completed by all who wish to be considered for any financial aid. There are currently no fees associated with this application. The FAFSA should be submitted in accordance with the instructions as early as possible. You must include full parental data in order to be considered for all University Aid (including loans, grants, and applicable University need-based scholarships). If you complete the FAFSA with estimated figures, you will need to update the application when you have accurate tax data.

Be sure to list “UCLA School of Dentistry” under Releases and Signatures, and include Title IV Federal School Code number 001315.  This is the ONLY code that will allow us to receive your FAFSA data.

Students who applied for financial aid in the previous academic year should receive a renewal FAFSA form from the Department of Education in January. If you did not receive the renewal FAFSA by the end of January, please visit the FAFSA website to access your account.

It is your responsibility to adhere to the March 2nd FAFSA deadline for outside sources that require that deadline date.

• CSS Profile Video Overview

The CSS Profile must be completed by all DDS student who wish to be considered for All University Aid.  The CSS Profile is to be completed with both student and parental information. The UCLA School of Dentistry CSS code: 3678. When completing the CSS Profile, please include your 9-digit UCLA ID number in the area of the CSS Profile indicating ‘School Assigned ID.

2024-2025 Financial Aid Forms

To apply for all University Aid or a federal Direct Loan, you must meet all of the eligibility criteria and submit all completed forms required for the particular type of financial assistance you seek.  An incomplete financial aid application will not be processed.

2025-26 Financial Aid Processing

We are pleased to introduce Bruin Financial Aid, a new, cloud-based system designed to improve your experience, speed up the processing of your financial aid, and meet the needs of our students.

Here’s what you need to know:

Bruin Financial Aid System:
Bruin Financial Aid will be the platform for managing your financial aid. Helpful resources such as videos, guides, and FAQs can be found on the Bruin Financial Aid Help Webpage.

Why Bruin Financial Aid?
This new system will enhance your experience, speed up processing times, and help UCLA support you in achieving your academic goals. Access Bruin Financial Aid through MyUCLA Bruin Financial Aid Portal, and for more details, you can watch the Bruin Financial Aid Announcement Video.

For Questions and Assistance send us a message via Message Center:

• With MyUCLA Login (Continuing Students)
• With MyUCLA Login (New Admit)
• Without MyUCLA Login