Financial Resources
College can be expensive, but there are numerous resources available to help alleviate the financial burden. Explore scholarships, grants, work-study programs, and student loans available at UC Davis. Additionally, take advantage of our financial literacy programs to help you make informed decisions about managing your finances.
On this page, you'll find resources for:
Financial Aid Resources
| Name and Link | Description | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Loan Fee Calculator | Used to estimate the amount to be received after the loan origination fee is deducted from the accepted loan amount. | n/a |
| Financial Aid Budgeting Tools | A UC Davis managed list of budgeting advice and resources curaited by the Aggie Blue to Gold program. Contains suggestions for proper budgeting including on and off-campus resources for students | |
| Financial Aid Calculators | A collection of 3rd party calculators for financial aid and other adjacent costs | |
| Financial Aid Calendar | Calendar listing important academic dates and deadlines. | n/a |
| Financial Aid Loans | FAQ for financial aid and loans | |
| Scholarships | Important dates that pertain to scholarships and financial aid for undergrauates | |
| The Special Transitional Enrichment Program (STEP) | Strives to maximize the academic and social experiences of incoming Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) students. STEP starts with a 6-week immersive summer experience at no cost to families, including housing and meals. Students will take courses and earn 6 credit units toward their degree while developing necessary skills to succeed at UC Davis. | 530-752-9366 or eop@ucdavis.edu |
| UC Davis Health Equity Fund | With the support of campus, the Health Fee Oversight Committee, and the UC Student Health Insurance Plan (UC SHIP), students can apply for financial assistance, in the form of a grant. Funds are available to all students who are experiencing significant out of pocket expenses related to accessing health care, or, to students who have a significant privacy concern as a dependent (e.g., sexual health services). Grants may be requested for expenses that total at least $50. If awarded, students should consult a tax professional to determine if the grant award is taxable. | |
| UC Davis Student Foundation (a.k.a. Aggie Helping Aggies) | Programs run by the student foundation. The UC Davis Student Foundation or Aggies helping Aggies, is a philinthropic organiztion that funds two programs: Student Emergancy Relief Aid and Cap and Gown award. | |
| UC Davis Student Parent Child Care Funding Program | Offers short-term grants to students with dependent children to assist with childcare expenses. | 530-754-4438 or |
| Work-Study for Undergraduate Students | Provides information about different types of work-study offered and their eligibility requirements. | n/a |
Free Textbooks
| Name and Link | Description | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Open Textbook Library | A library of various free textbook resources that are licensed by authors and publishers to be freely used and adapted. | n/a |
| Openstax | Another library of free textbooks. Browsable by academic subject. | n/a |
| Free Chemistry Textbooks | Free online alternative to costly textbooks. Much of the content is now gathered, with permission, from course notes, professors' websites and other locations across the Internet. Mainly chemistry, physics, biology, math. | Delmar Larsen, Chemistry; 530-754-9075 or dlarsen@ucdavis.edu |
| Online Textbooks in Mathematics | A UC Davis resource page providing various free downloads of math textbooks. | n/a |
| LibreTexts Chemistry Textbook | Chemistry Library. The LibreTexts project is a multi-institutional collaborative venture to develop the next generation of open-access textbooks. | |
| LibreTexts Math Textbooks | Mathematics Library. The LibreTexts project is a multi-institutional collaborative venture to develop the next generation of open-access textbooks. | |
| LibreTexts Humanities Textbooks | Humanities Library. The LibreTexts project is a multi-institutional collaborative venture to develop the next generation of open-access textbooks. | |
| LibreTexts Biology Textbooks | Biology Library. The LibreTexts project is a multi-institutional collaborative venture to develop the next generation of open-access textbooks. | |
| LibreTexts Free Physics Textbooks | Physics Library. The LibreTexts project is a multi-institutional collaborative venture to develop the next generation of open-access textbooks. |
Give Back
| Name and Link | Description | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Ways to Give | Make a charitable gift to UC Davis to create a better future for our university, our region and our world. | (530) 754-4438 or development@ucdavis.edu |