Fees and Budget

Cost of Attendance

Cost-of-attendance estimates are produced by the UC Berkeley Financial Aid and Scholarships office. This helps assist students in planning their finances for the upcoming school year. Refer to the Financial Aid and Scholarships website for up-to-date tuition costs and fee estimates. Note: As an FPF student, plan for the following in your total cost-of-attendance calculations:

  • Tuition and Fees
  • Room and Board
  • Health Insurance (SHIP or equivalent)
  • Other Estimated Costs
    • Textbooks and Course Materials
    • Costs of optional class excursions
    • Food (outside of meal plan)
    • Housing and Utilities
    • Personal Expenses

Note: Actual tuition, fees, and charges are subject to change by the Regents of the University of California. These could be affected by increases or reductions in State funding or other developments. There is no additional fee for FPF.

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Financial Aid and Scholarships

Financial Aid is available to students who qualify and is administered by Berkeley's Financial Aid and Scholarships Office. Title IV financial aid is available if you qualify. You may apply financial aid, scholarships and educational loans to the FPF fees. Your financial aid package will reflect awards for both the fall and spring semesters. In some cases, full financial need is not met. Please contact the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office regarding your specific Financial Aid award amount and detail. In general, you must maintain a minimum load of 12 units to receive financial aid. Remember, the minimum full-time course load at FPF is 13 units.

The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office provides information for undergraduates, graduates, and parents regarding all things finance. Topics include when and how aid pays, cost of attendance, applying for aid, and types of aid. You also learn about maintaining eligibility, adjustments to your offer, students with dependents, and much more. Check out links to important forms; outside related resources; and gain access to MyFinAid, your personal Berkeley financial profile.

Many FPF students also apply for work-study positions on campus if their package allows it.

Veterans Benefits

If you plan to use veteran's educational benefits, FPF may not be for you.

FPF is not approved for VA educational benefits, including Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) and Dependents Educational Assistance (Chapter 35).

Under California law and the University of California policy, the Cal Vet College Fee Waiver applies only to mandatory system-wide tuition and fees for state-supported programs. Because FPF is not subsidized by the state, the Cal Vet Fee Waiver cannot be used for an FPF term.

Questions? Contact veteransbenefits@berkeley.edu or visit registrar.berkeley.edu/veterans-benefits.

Billing Information

If you qualify for financial aid through FAFSA, please

  1. Log in to CalCentral and click on "My Finances."
  2. In the Financial Aid & Scholarships section on the left, click the “Update” link next to the Housing section. Then choose “FPF-Campus” to show your financial aid package if you choose to enroll in FPF and live on campus.
  3. If you choose FPF and live off campus or commute, contact Financial Aid and Scholarships to recalculate your package.

For all billing and payment inquiries, check the My Finances section in your CalCentral account.

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