UCLA Extension offers federal financial aid to students enrolled in specific, approved certificate programs. This aid is primarily available through Federal Direct Loans and Federal Pell Grants to help cover the costs of tuition.
Programs Eligible for Federal Aid
Pre-Medical and General Science Studies
Program Type: Undergraduate Certificate
Financial Aid: Direct Loan, both subsidized and unsubsidized, Pell Grant
Landscape Architecture
Program Type: Graduate Certificate
Financial Aid: Direct Loan, unsubsidized only
Paralegal Training Program
Program Type: Graduate Certificate
Financial Aid: Direct Loan, unsubsidized only
UCLA Post-Baccalaureate Program in Classics
Program Type: Graduate Certificate
Financial Aid: Direct Loan, unsubsidized only
Pathway Learning & Lifeskills Program
Financial Aid: Pell Grant only
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for federal financial aid at UCLA Extension, you must meet the following requirments:
Be enrolled in one of the five approved UCLA Extension certificate programs.
Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen with a valid Social Security Number.
Have earned a high school diploma or GED.
Not be in default on any previous educational loans or owe a refund on any federal student aid grants.
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Maintain at miminum a half-time student status each quarter.
How to Apply
To be considered for federal aid, you must complete the following steps for every academic year you seek funding:
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov.
Log in to your student portal and ensure your Social Security Number is provided. This is required for loan reporting and disbursement.
Download and submit the UCLA Extension Federal Financial Aid Guide & Application Packet from the Financial Aid page.
Once processed, you will receive a financial aid notification letter.
First-time borrowers must complete Entrance Counseling and sign a Master Promissory Note (MPN) at studentaid.gov.