After You've Filed Your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Financial Aid Next Steps Checklist
After Applying for Scholarships
How to Report a Scholarship from a Private Donor
- Log into your UCDAccess Portal
- In your "Student Center", select "Financial Aid"
- Select "Reporting Private Scholarships" and read the instructions
- Select "Continue", and click on the aid year you wish to report a scholarship for
- At the bottom, select "Report Additional Aid" and fill out the form
- When finished, select "Save", or continue with "Add Another Award"
Allow Individuals to Inquire About Your Account
How to Authorize and Edit FERPA Permissions
- Log into your UCDAccess Portal
- In your "Student Center", select "Profile"
- Select "FERPA Release"
- Read the information and select "Authorize/Edit FERPA Consent to Release" at the bottom
- Read the information on the page and fill out the form at the bottom
- Finally, select "Save" once you finish filling out the form