84%
of Bobcats receive
financial aid.
1 HOUR
It takes most people less than one hour to fill out the new FAFSA.
$21,000
Average UC Merced Gift Aid Awarded
Don’t let money stand in your way.
Regardless of income, any student who wants to be considered for federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs—including grants, scholarships, work-study, and more—should complete the FAFSA.
1. Prep before filing.
Before you begin, there are a couple things you can do to prepare.
First, you and your parent(s) will each need to register for your own FSA ID using social security numbers (SSN) and unique email addresses. Learn more about creating your account(s).
Next, gather together the information and documents you’ll need handy while filling out the FAFSA—such as SSNs, tax returns, and driver's license numbers. See the list here.
2. Fill out the FAFSA.
When you’re ready, log into fafsa.gov to fill out the 2024-25 FAFSA. It takes most people less than one hour.
Use our school code: 041271
This ensures that our financial aid office receives the results of your FAFSA.
Next…
After you've filed the FAFSA, our financial aid office will use the information you provided on your FAFSA to determine your eligibility. Within two weeks, you’ll receive a financial aid offer email including details about need-based grants, work-study, and more.
University of California, Merced
5200 North Lake Rd.
Merced, CA 95343
