As a graduate student you may see awards from a variety of sources reflected in your Bruin Financial Aid (BFA) dashboard. Some will appear at the time the financial aid package is offered, while others will appear only after acceptance. Should you have questions about the awards in your package, please consult with the following resources.

Financial Aid Awards (Need-Based)

Funding based on demonstrated financial need and applied for through FAFSA includes loans and work-study awards. If you have questions about this award type, visit Financial Aid and Scholarships.

Departmental Funding (Merit-Based)

For merit-based funding, awarded based on demonstrated exceptional academic performance, provided by your academic department or program, please contact the Student Affairs Officer or Graduate Advisor in your department directly.

Division of Graduate Education (DGE) Funding (Merit-Based)

For merit-based funding awarded by the DGE, for example Graduate Dean’s Scholar Award or a Dissertation Year Award, send inquiry to askgrad@grad.ucla.edu or review the award information provided on our financial support page.

If you need assistance navigating the BFA portal, completing forms, or accessing resource guides, please visit the Bruin Financial Aid Student Portal Help Page.