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Although the exact cost of attending UCLA varies according to personal habits, tastes, and financial resources, there are some fees that all UCLA students must pay. Each entering and readmitted student is required to submit a Statement of Legal Residence to the Registrar's Office. Legal residents of California are not required to pay tuition at the University. Students classified as nonresidents must pay annual tuition of $8,984. For a full definition of residence and nonresidence, see the Appendix.
Fees are current as of publication date but are subject to change without
notice by The Regents.
Annual Expenses for 1997-98
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| University
registration fee
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$
713.00
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| Educational
fee
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3,086.00
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| Ackerman
Student Union fee
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51.00
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| Undergraduate
Students Association fee
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54.00
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| Wooden
Recreation Center fee
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33.00
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| Seismic
fee for Ackerman/Kerckhoff
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111.00
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| Total
for California residents
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$4,048.00
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| Nonresident
tuition fee
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8,984.00
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| Total
for nonresidents
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$13,032.00
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Miscellaneous fees charged to UCLA undergraduates include a $50 charge for late payment of registration fees (after the fee deadline) or late filing of the Study List (after Friday of the second week of classes) and a $20 late fee if the UCLA Billing Statement has an unpaid balance in excess of $25. A $60 fine is assessed if any check for registration fee payment is returned by a bank (i.e., stopped payment, insufficient funds, etc.). Minimal charges of $5 or less are assessed for most petitions and other special requests. A complete list of fees may be found in the Schedule of Classes.
Students who formally withdraw from the University may receive partial refunds of fees. For the refund schedule and more information, see Withdrawal in the Academics section of this catalog or consult the Schedule of Classes for policy details and specific refund dates for each term.
UCLA recognizes the need for undergraduate part-time study in special circumstances. Students who have ongoing family or employment responsibilities or health problems which preclude full-time study may qualify for part-time enrollment.
Students who have approval from their college or school to enroll in 10 units or less may qualify for a fee reduction. Nonresident students pay only half the nonresident tuition fee; residents pay half the educational fee. Students must file the Request for Fee Reduction form with their college or school by Friday of the second week of instruction. Fee assessment is based on total units enrolled as of Friday of the third week of instruction. Students who receive the part-time fee reduction from their academic dean may not also use the UC employee reduction; they must use one or the other.
Expenses cover the three regular session terms of the 1997-98 academic
year and do not include Summer Sessions. Nonresidents must add $8,984 annual
tuition to their total expenses for an accurate estimate. The budgets are
designed to serve as a guide and are subject to change.
Commuter from Home
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On-Campus
Housing |
Off-Campus
Housing
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| University
fees
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$
4,048.00
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$
4,048.00
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$
4,048.00
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| Books
and supplies
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930.00
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930.00
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930.00
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| Food
and rent
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1,812.00
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6,490.00
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7,101.00
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| Transportation
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1,591.00
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172.00
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871.00
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| Personal
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1,836.00
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1,201.00
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954.00
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| Total
Budget
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$10,217.00
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$12,841.00
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$13,904.00
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Financial Aid Office
A129J Murphy Hall
(310) 206-0400
It is not required that students come from low-income families in order to qualify for financial aid. They must, however, demonstrate "financial need," which is defined as the difference between the cost of attending UCLA and the amount that they and their families should be able to contribute. The University expects that students and their families bear as much of the necessary cost of a student's education as their circumstances permit.
The Financial Aid Office publishes a Financial Aid Handbook which provides more complete information than this catalog can give. Students can get a copy free of charge from the Financial Aid Office, A129J Murphy Hall, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA 90024-1435.
The deadline for filing all undergraduate financial aid applications for academic year 1998-99 is March 2, 1998 (applications for 1997-98 would have had to be filed by March 1997). Because of the limits being placed on financial aid funding, meeting deadlines is more crucial than ever. Applications received after the deadline are considered only if funds are still available. The Daily Bruin and other campus media publish information on deadline dates.
Prospective students must first apply for admission to UCLA by filing the UC Application for Undergraduate Admission and Scholarships during the filing period (see Undergraduate Admission at the beginning of this section). They can also use the admissions application to apply for undergraduate scholarships.
One of the key assumptions of financial aid is that parents, to the extent that they can contribute, have primary responsibility for financing the cost of a student's education. To permit an evaluation of need, all students who apply for need-based aid must provide financial information on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If students are financially independent according to the federal financial aid guidelines, their own financial circumstances are analyzed rather than those of their parents.
The FAFSA is used to apply for all federally funded programs, funds administered by UCLA, and Cal Grants administered by the California Student Aid Commission. The FAFSA is available from California high schools and colleges and from the UCLA Financial Aid Office, and should be filed by March 2. Be sure to indicate that a report is to be sent to UCLA by using the UCLA Title IV code: 001315.
Continuing students may obtain UCLA Scholarship and Financial Aid Application Packets beginning in January of each year at the Financial Aid Office. Continuing undergraduate students from foreign countries may pick up a Financial Aid Application for International Students at the same office. No financial aid can be awarded to international students in their first year of attendance at UCLA.
There are four basic types of aid: scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study employment. Since most students are eligible for several of these, the Financial Aid Office usually offers a combination "package" consisting of some funds that are a gift (scholarship or grant) and some that have to be paid back or earned through employment.
Unless otherwise stated, students must demonstrate financial need to qualify for aid, and they must be making normal academic progress as defined by their college or school, their department, and the Financial Aid Office (for a full definition of financial aid minimum progress standards, see the Appendix of this catalog).
Scholarships are gifts that do not have to be repaid. The Undergraduate Scholarship Program at UCLA rewards academic excellence and provides assistance in meeting the expenses of an undergraduate education. Scholarships are expected to create opportunities for further academic growth and development.
Financial need is a requisite only for University and name (endowed) scholarships other than those listed below. Each year approximately $300,000 is awarded from the many different scholarship funds. Awards range from $100 to $2,000 and are not renewable. Students must reapply each year for continued consideration.
Regents Scholarships
One of the highest honors that may be conferred on an undergraduate student is the awarding of a Regents Scholarship. Unlike other University scholarships, these are awarded for four years to students entering from high school, and for two years to juniors. A UCLA faculty committee selects Regents Scholars on the basis of their exceptional academic achievement and promise. Financial need is not a criterion for this award; scholars receive a yearly honorarium if they have no financial need. Scholars who establish financial need by filing the FAFSA receive a yearly stipend to cover the amount of their need. In addition to the monetary awards, Regents Scholars receive special privileges.
National Merit Scholarships
UCLA sponsors a number of four-year scholarships for entering freshmen who are finalists in the National Merit Scholarship competition. Finalists who are admitted to UCLA must select UCLA as their institution of choice and must meet UCLA's scholarship criteria in order to receive a UCLA Merit Scholarship. Awards range from $500 to $2,000.
UCLA Alumni Association Scholarships
Alumni Scholarships are available to California high school graduates who will be UCLA freshmen in the Fall Quarter and to community college transfer students. No financial need is involved, but eligibility requirements exist, and students should have demonstrated leadership ability, be involved in extracurricular activities, and show academic excellence and promise. Alumni Scholarships are merit-based and competitively awarded. Freshman award amounts range from $500 to $10,000; transfer awards are $500 each. The Dr. Ralph Bunche Scholarship Awards, also presented by the UCLA Alumni Association and named in honor of the Nobel Peace Prize laureate and UCLA alumnus, are given to students from historically underrepresented communities. In addition to the monetary awards, Alumni Scholars receive special privileges. Recipients who receive work-study and/or loans as part of a financial aid package receive additional alumni grant monies.
ROTC Scholarships
ROTC Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to U.S. citizens regardless of parents' income. Scholarships provide tuition, a book allowance, fees, and a tax-free monetary allowance of $150 per month during the academic year. Applications for four-year scholarships may be obtained by calling the appropriate department at UCLA -- Army, (310) 825-7381; Air Force, (310) 825-1742; Navy, (310) 825-9075 -- or by writing to Armed Forces Opportunities, P.O. Box 2865, Huntington Station, NY 11746-2102. When writing, specify which service (Army, Air Force, Navy/Marine) scholarship is desired. Completed applications should be submitted prior to July 15 (Army) or August 15 (Air Force and Navy) for early consideration, but no later than December 1 (all services) of the year preceding college matriculation. Two-year scholarship applications may be obtained from the appropriate UCLA department and are considered when received.
Grants are funds that do not have to be repaid and are based solely on need. Whenever awarding policies and funds permit, the financial aid package includes a grant.
Federal Pell Grants
Federal Pell Grants are federal aid awards intended to be the "floor" of financial aid packages. As such, they may be combined with other forms of aid in order to meet the full costs of education. Amounts for 1997-98 range from $400 to $2,700, depending on federal funding, and are determined by student financial resources and the family's financial resources. U.S. citizens and eligible noncitizens may apply by filing the FAFSA. The University requires all eligible undergraduates to apply for a Federal Pell Grant.
Cal Grants A and B
California residents who have not completed more than nine quarters or six semesters of college work prior to September 1997 are eligible to apply for a California Student Aid Commission Cal Grant award. The FAFSA and GPA Verification Form are the official applications for these programs. "Cal Grant A" awards are applied toward registration fees. They are based on need and academic achievement and are renewable each year. "Cal Grant B" awards are intended to assist low-income families and are renewable annually. First-year freshmen receive a quarterly stipend. In subsequent years recipients receive a stipend plus funds toward educational and registration fees.
State University Grants
These grants provide eligible students with financial assistance from state funds. Awards range from $100 to $3,900. All undergraduate students are considered.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
These awards are federally funded and are granted only to undergraduates with financial need. Awards range from $100 to $3,900. Recipients must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens.
Loans allow students to postpone paying some of the costs of their education until they have completed school. A financial aid offer includes a long-term, low-interest loan.
It is essential that borrowers realize their commitment and responsibility to repay according to repayment schedules. Before accepting a loan, students should assess their total educational debt and their ability to repay following graduation. The University makes every effort to assist students during the repayment of their obligation, but University services, including registration and the release of official transcripts, are withheld if the loan becomes delinquent. Seriously delinquent accounts are referred to a professional collection agency for action. All first-time borrowers must attend a loan entrance interview before their funds are released.
All loan recipients must come to the Student Loan Services Office (A227 Murphy Hall) for a loan exit interview before leaving UCLA for any reason. This interview helps students understand their loan agreement and their rights and responsibilities. If students fail to participate in an exit interview, the University places a hold on their academic records and registration materials. Call (310) 825-9864 for an interview appointment before graduating, transferring, or withdrawing from UCLA.
Federal Perkins Loans
These low-interest loans are available to all students who are U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens. Repayment begins six or nine months after students terminate at least half-time study. Repayment terms are fully explained when students accept this loan. Minimum repayment is $90 per quarter, including interest, up to a maximum of 10 years.
Federal Nursing Loans
To be eligible for a nursing loan, applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens and students in the School of Nursing. Up to $3,000 is available per academic year. For more information, contact the financial aid counselor either in the Financial Aid Office or in the School of Nursing.
Emergency Educational Loans
Students need not be receiving financial aid to apply for emergency loans. They may borrow up to $100 for immediate emergency needs; this amount is repayable within five weeks. To qualify, applicants must be registered UCLA students with satisfactory loan repayment records. Applications are available from the Student Loan Services Office, A227 Murphy Hall.
Federal Family Education Loan Program
Federal Stafford Loans are long-term need-based loans made by banks and credit unions. They are available to U.S. citizens and eligible noncitizens who are enrolled in at least a half-time program at UCLA. Freshmen may borrow up to $2,625, sophomores up to $3,500, and juniors and seniors up to $5,500 per academic year, to a maximum of $23,000.
Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans for Middle-Income Borrowers are not based on need. Although repayment can be deferred until after graduation, interest begins to accrue while students are in school. Students must first apply for a Federal Stafford Loan to be considered for this program.
Through Federal Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) parents may be eligible to borrow up to the cost of a student's education for the academic year minus any estimated financial aid. These loans are not deferrable.
Work-study is a need-based program designed to expand part-time job opportunities for students. The program allows them to work a maximum of 20 hours per week while attending school. An academic year's work-study award may range from $1,000 to $1,800, but gross earnings may not exceed the amount awarded.
Under Federal Work-Study, the federal government pays a portion of the hourly wage; the employer contributes the balance. Whenever possible, work is related to student educational objectives. Employment may be on or off campus. Hourly pay rates comply with minimum wage laws and vary with the nature of the work, experience, and capabilities. To be eligible, students must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens.
Off-campus community service positions are also available in nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies. Students who are placed in these positions may petition the Financial Aid Office for an increase in work-study funding up to a maximum of $5,000.
Whether employed on or off campus, students must maintain full-time enrollment (12 units for undergraduates, eight units for graduate students) to be exempt from Social Security and Medicare taxation.
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