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Search Cal Student Central (CSC) or contact our staff with your questions. This website compiles answers related to several key departments that help students navigate their enrollment and costs at UC Berkeley. We offer services and support online, over the phone, and in person.

 

UPDATE: Direct deposit updates are now available. You can add or update your direct deposit information at this time. To protect your information, you will be required to sign in with your CalNet ID while connected to a secure UC Berkeley network (bSecure/GlobalProtect VPN or Eduroam).

 

Key Dates

July 8-22 Assessed tuition fees are viewable in CalCentral: July 8 for continuing undergraduate students; July 22 for continuing graduate students. New students will be assessed once they are enrolled.
July 15 Deadline to Waive Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) without a fee
August 15 Deadline to Waive Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) with $75 fee
August 17 Financial aid, scholarships, and fellowships begin to disburse
August 19 Fall 2026 emergency loan application available
August 21 Official fee payment due date. (Fee remissions and fellowship disbursements may continue to be processed after this date.)
August 25 Last day to withdraw without obligation to pay some or all tuition and fees
August 26 Instruction begins
September 1 Cost of Attendance adjustment request forms open for Fall 2026

 

 

  • Call us or drop by Sproul Hall
    Need assistance with financial aid, billing, or enrollment-related questions? Call 510-664-9181 or visit in person at Sproul Hall.
  • Services and Support
    Let us support you! Contact Cal Student Central or open a case. Last year our office assisted students with approximately 29,000 cases.
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    Student Information Access
    Name change? Creating a CalNet ID? Everything you need to know about student identifications and delegate access.
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    Financial Aid
    Applying for aid? Housing change? Read about financial aid options, processes, and eligibility.
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    Billing, Fees, and Payments
    Paying for classes? Awaiting a refund? Explore balances, payment options, fees, disbursements, and deadlines.
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    Registration and Academic Records
    Transcript or enrollment question? Explore registration, holds, withdrawals, residency,  readmission, reports, and more....