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Our staff is here to understand and support your needs. Being a student can be stressful, so feel free to reach out or visit us should any concern arise. We want you to be in a place to succeed!

COVID-19 Alternative Support Hours & Information

​Cal Student Central (CSC) is offering online and phone advising for billing and payment, financial aid, and registrar inquiries.

  • For online advising, create a case online at any time. CSC is responding to all cases within 5–7 business days. Response times may increase as we approach the start of the semester.
  • For phone service, contact us at 510-664-9181 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Use the online tools in CalCentral to sign up for direct deposit, apply for emergency loans, and request transcripts and enrollment verifications. Cost of Attendance Adjustment requests are available on the financial aid website.

EMERGENCY LOANS ARE AVAILABLE: Apply for an emergency loan via CalCentral and select the EFT option to have funds deposited into your bank account within 3–5 business days.

​Cal Student Central

Cal Student Central is the destination for student university business related to financial aid, fees and billing, disbursements, registration, and enrollment.

Have a question not covered by our website? Tell us how we can help by opening a case, and our staff will work to resolve your issue as quickly as possible. We’re here to help!

Mailing Address:

​Financial Aid and Scholarships Office

UC Berkeley

201 Sproul Hall #1960

Berkeley, CA 94720-1960

Financial Aid Forms Fax Number:

(855) 895-3690

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