You Can Afford a UC Education
The cost of attending UCR is extremely competitive compared with other University of California campuses and private schools. Living in Riverside is also considerably less expensive than living in nearby Los Angeles, Orange County, or San Diego.
Read on to learn more about the programs available to help you pay for your UCR degree!
Apply for Financial Aid
Applicants are automatically considered for scholarships, including the Regents Scholarship, Middle Class Scholarship, and UC's Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan (covers UC's systemwide tuition and fees). Domestic students can also apply for financial aid. In 2023-24, 85% of UCR undergraduate students who applied for aid were awarded aid, and 97% of undergraduate students who were awarded aid received need-based scholarships and/or grants. See what kind of financial aid you could qualify for by applying by the March 2 priority deadline. (Late applications can still be submitted). If you need help understanding the cost of attendance, check out this video.
Lock In Tuition
The UC system locks in tuition for up to six years and throughout your Highlander career.
See the Tuition Stability Plan ›
Save Time & Money
You can also take summer courses to save money. Our tuition cap at eight units means you don’t pay any tuition beyond those eight units! Financial aid and housing are available!
Get FREE Money
Pay for school with scholarships and grants (FREE money), and graduate with less debt. Apply for as many awards as you’d like — from UCR and all sorts of outside agencies, businesses, and non-profits. You can earn monies from your admitting UCR college or school, as well as for academic achievement, leadership, athletics, and art.
Get Career Ready
Prepare for your dream career with help from UCR's Career Center! Get personalized career counseling. Build interview skills at year-round workshops. Seek internships and job opportunities at career fairs. You could even get free professional attire for interviews and networking events, much of which is donated by members of the UCR community.
Jobs & Internships
Earn a paycheck and valuable experience with a job or paid internships. Once you’ve submitted your SIR, create a profile on Handshake (UCR's job-finder platform), explore thousands of opportunities, and get notified when companies are hiring UCR students and graduates!
Begin Your Search ›
Money Management
We want to see you excel in all categories of life, including finances. Our Financial Wellness Program will share tips to help you decrease financial worry and thrive at UCR. Should you face a financial emergency, like a loss of income or school-related expense, we have a safety net to help you stay on track with your studies.
Be Financially Well ›
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