As a public research university, UCLA’s mission centers on generating, sharing, safeguarding, and applying knowledge for global betterment. Nestled in Westwood, our campus bridges a close-knit learning atmosphere with the limitless prospects of Los Angeles. Students thrive amid diverse academic offerings and access to the city’s rich resources. UCLA fosters individual growth and empowers students to make impactful contributions.

• Federal, state, and university financial aid programs are exclusively for US Citizens or Permanent Residents.
• International Students with visas like F-1, F-2, G Series, H Series, J-1, or J-2 are ineligible for UCLA Financial Aid and Scholarships support.
• However, International Students can explore scholarships, private loans, and short-term loans.
• Most lenders offering loans for International Students require a US Citizen or Permanent Resident co-signer.
• For information on short-term and emergency loans, visit our Short Term Loan Page.
• Scholarship resources tailored for International Students are available.

For information on short-term and emergency loans, visit our Short Term Loan Page. – Scholarship resources tailored for International Students are available. New students have the option to complete the UC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION as part of the admissions process. To be considered for all UCLA scholarship opportunities for which they are eligible, they should log in to our Scholarship Portal and complete their profile. We strongly encourage students to explore scholarship opportunities beyond UCLA. Other scholarships can be found in the Scholarship Section.