Promise Housing and Financial Aid
Can students can utilize their financial aid to cover the costs of living on campus?
Yes they can!
- Federal and State aid, including grants, work-study, fee-waivers, loans, and scholarships, can be used to offset the Cost of Attendance, which includes On-Campus Housing, depending on your eligibility.
- Students can utilize their aid to pay for those costs, but the student is still responsible for any unpaid school charges related to their enrollment and housing.
- Your financial aid package may not cover the full-cost of attendance. It’s important that you understand your eligibility for aid and the costs associated with your housing.
- Take advantage of any scholarship opportunities and try to stay away from student loan debt.
Always apply early for financial aid and complete any required housing applications on time.
Understanding Direct Costs
Estimated Direct Costs associated with Enrollment and Housing
- Tuition and Enrollment Fees: $46 per Unit/$320 Out-of-State
- Student Representation Fee: $2 per Term
- Student Body Fee: $10 per Term
- Transportation Fee: $9.95 per Term
- Text Books: $21.50 per Unit
- Rent: $789 per Month
- Meal Plan: $950 per Term
- UC Merced Access Fees: TBD
Subject to Change
Financial Aid Tips
- Apply early. As soon as the Fafsa Application opens on October 1st apply!
- Take advantage of any scholarship opportunities
- Utilize campus support. Financial aid staff are available along with a dedicated Financial Aid Lab
- Be pro-active. Ask questions and follow up on checking your status.
- Maintain Academic Progress. Don’t lose your financial aid or housing due to bad grades
- If you need help, contact a counselor and/or tutoring
- Any changes in your circumstances let Financial Aid know as soon as possible
Financial Aid
Merced Campus
Lesher Student Services Building, 3rd Floor
Phone: (209) 384-6031
Fax: (209) 384-6312
Los Banos Campus
22240 Highway 152, Building A
Phone: (209) 826-3495
Fax: (209) 381-6583
or email [email protected]