The Berkeley Law Need-Based Aid Appeal is available for current students who have encountered significant financial changes and extenuating circumstances beyond their control from the time of admission to the present. These circumstances must be new or changed from the time of admission and cannot be the same as those previously submitted in the Supplemental Gift Aid (SGA) application or a prior need-based aid appeal.
In general, students are only eligible for a one-time, need-based aid adjustment. Our Review Committee will determine your need-based aid eligibility on a case-by-case basis.
Due to limited funding available, please note that if you are receiving one of the following awards, you are NOT eligible to apply for this appeal:
- Berkeley Law Opportunity Scholarship (BLOS)
- Public Interest Scholars
- Native American Opportunity Plan (NAOP)
- Berkeley Law & Society Scholars
- Berkeley Builders Fellowship
- Berkeley Scholars-in-Law
- Berkeley Justice Fellows
- Berkeley Innovation Scholars
- Third-party education benefits that cover full tuition and fees such as military education benefits and employee tuition assistance programs.
Please contact the Law Financial Aid Office for additional information or if you have questions.