Financial aid can be applied to cover program costs for UCLA Global Internship Programs. In addition to completing the FAFSA, students must also complete a separate financial aid agreement form and financial application that are specific to the Global Internship Program.
General Information
Continuing UCLA students who are eligible for financial aid during the academic year are generally eligible for summer financial aid. Aid packages take into consideration the program fee and estimated costs for airfare, textbooks and meals not included in the program fee. Grants are extremely limited in summer, so be prepared for a financial aid package that consists PRIMARILY of loans, including parent and private loans. Students must be enrolled in a total of 8 units (2 courses) to be eligible for financial aid.
Applying for Financial Aid
In order to apply for financial aid, UCLA students must complete the following steps:
- Pay the $300 nonrefundable deposit to secure your spot in your Global Internship Program.
- Attend a Financial Aid Orientation. Please visit the IEO Events Calendar for session dates, location, and to RSVP.
- Upload a signed copy of the Global Internship Program Agreement for Students Applying for Financial Aid to your Application Portal by February 10, 2023.
- Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 2, 2023. The application is available at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
- Submit the Global Internship Program Financial Aid Application on MyUCLA to the UCLA Financial Aid Office by March 24, 2023. Applications will become available on March 1, 2023.
**There are separate financial aid applications for Summer Sessions courses on the UCLA campus, the UCLA Global Internship Program and UCLA Travel Study programs. Be sure your application indicates it is for the Summer 2023 UCLA Global Internship Program.
Waitlists
Waitlisted UCLA students must submit the Global Internship Program Agreement for Students Applying for Financial Aid to the IEO Office by February 10, 2023 deadline and the online Global Internship Program Financial Aid Application on MyUCLA by the March 24, 2023 deadline. Waitlisted students are eligible to submit the financial aid application for summer courses on the UCLA campus while waitlisted for a Global Internship Program.
Cancellations
Please note that ALL students applying for financial aid assume full responsibility for all program fees. In order to cancel once you have registered, please retrieve your online application and select the “Cancel My Registration” button. The $300 registration fee is nonrefundable. Financial Aid students who cancel after February 15, 2023 will be assessed the full program fee without the possibility of financial aid. See Cancellation Policy.
Veterans Benefits
All students receiving Veteran Benefits (Cal-Vet College Fee Waiver, GI Bill® Waiver, etc.) must upload a Veteran Benefits Agreement Form by February 10, 2023 to their registration portal. Please contact the UCLA Veteran Benefits Coordinator (vabenefit@registrar.ucla.edu) for more information. Be sure to include your UID in all correspondence.
For more information see our Veteran’s Benefits Page
Contact Information
Contact a Counselor
UCLA Financial Aid and Scholarships Office
To contact a Financial Aid Counselor please write them at MyUCLA Message Center. For the topic please include “Financial Aid – UCLA Study Abroad.” To visit the UCLA Financial Aid website please click here.
UCLA International Education Office
Nancy Montez
Administrative & Student Services Coordinator
nmontez@ieo.ucla.edu
Ph: (310) 206-6760
Alejandra Hurtado
Administrative & Student Services Coordinator
ahurtado@ieo.ucla.edu
Ph: (310) 206-3981
*Please note, the UCLA Financial Aid Office and the IEO cannot predict your award package.
Financial Aid Frequently Asked Questions
How many units do I need to take to be eligible for Financial Aid?
Students must be enrolled in a total of 8 units (2 courses) to be eligible for financial aid. This means students must be enrolled in both the mandatory 195 internship course (4-units) AND the optional CESC 130 course (4-units).
*For Economics students you also have the option to enroll in ECON 199A (pending Economics faculty approval).
If I accept financial aid in the summer, will it affect my financial aid package during the next academic year?
For UCLA students, the federal loans you accept in summer affect the following academic year. For students who need federal loans for the following academic year, the UCLA Financial Aid Office will offer more parent and private loans to cover your summer program. We advise you to meet with your financial aid advisor to discuss your summer plans and learn about the types of loans that will be offered to you.
Do I have to pay the $300 nonrefundable registration fee when I am accepted into a Global Internship program?
Yes, all students are required to pay the $300 non-refundable registration fee to secure their spot into a Global Internship Program. When your financial aid disburses, you will be reimbursed for this registration fee.
How much financial aid can I expect to receive?
Financial aid packages consist primarily of LOANS, including parent and private loans. If eligible, students may also receive some grant funds, including the University Grant and/or Pell Grant. Grant disbursement is based on your 8 total units of academic credit, which is considered “part time.”
A typical package includes aid for all Global Internship Program expenses, including program fee, airfare, textbooks, meals and transportation.
Can I apply for financial aid for both a Global Internship Program and regular Summer Sessions courses?
No, you can only apply for financial aid for either a Global Internship Program or regular Summer Sessions courses, but not for both. If you are waitlisted for a Global Internship Program, you may submit the financial aid application for summer courses on the UCLA campus while you are waitlisted.
Are grants available in the summer?
If you are grant-eligible during the academic year, you may be eligible for grants (ie. Pell and/or University grants) during the summer; however, you can expect that a majority of your financial aid package will be LOANS, including parent and private loans. Grant funding will be based on your total number of credit hours. For the Global Internship Program the maximum number of credits hours is 8 units, which is considered “part time.”
Are scholarships available?
Yes. Please see Scholarships page.
When will I receive my financial aid award notification (FAN)?
Award notifications will go out by the end of May. FAN notifications are sent out by e-mail.
When will the financial aid awards be disbursed?
UCLA financial aid awards are usually disbursed 5-10 days prior to the program start date.
Do I have to attend a Global Internship financial aid workshop?
Yes, students applying for financial aid are required to attend a financial aid workshop prior to departure. Financial aid workshop information will be posted to the IEO events page. Additionally, if you are a first-time financial aid recipient, you will have to complete a mandatory debt-management session in the spring.
What expenses will I need to cover prior to my disbursement?
You will need to cover the $300 nonrefundable deposit and airline tickets for your program prior to your financial aid disbursement.
If I am a financial aid student, will I be responsible for paying the program fees in full by the final payment deadline?
Eligible financial aid students (who have completed all of the financial aid requirements) will not be held responsible for paying the full program fees by the final payment deadline. Financial aid will be disbursed approximately 5 – 10 days prior to your program start date and will pay off your fees at that time. Please note that students applying for financial aid assume full responsibility for all program fees.
How can I check the status of my financial aid?
UCLA financial aid students can access their financial aid information at MyUCLA. Be sure that the UCLA Financial Aid Office has on file a current e-mail address and local mailing address that you check regularly.
What if I decide I no longer want to participate in my Global Internship Program?
Please see Cancellation Policy.