** Important Service Announcement: In-person and phone advising will be closed Wednesday, June 18 through Friday, June 20, 2025. **
Please Note: Thursday, June 19, is a campus holiday and all offices will be closed.
Support For Emerging Issues
The Financial Aid & Scholarships Office (FASO) and Cal Student Central (CSC) are coordinating our efforts to support you and your ability to access services while impacted by recent events (such as fires, issues directly impacting international students, and protests).
Our departments are committed to your well-being and success while attending Berkeley. We will be working diligently to ensure that support is readily available for all students, especially those in need.
Our Services
Cal Student Central (CSC) is a service-oriented department dedicated to assisting UC Berkeley students and the community successfully navigate several key departments that affect a student’s career at UC Berkeley. CSC is a cross-trained, professional staff who serve as representatives of the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office, the Office of the Registrar, Accounts Payable, and Billing and Payment Services. We offer services online, over the phone, and in person. Start by searching our website for information and links to additional resources.
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Find verification of your financial aid award in CalCentral. Access forms via the Financial Aid Forms page. -
View your account balance via CalCentral’s “My Finances” tab. For ways to make a payment, see the Payments and Refunds page. -
Transcript processing times differ for new admits, continuing, and graduating students. See the Academic Records page.