Regents Policy 3202: Policy on Administration of Financial Aid Funds

Approved January 17, 1969
Amended March 18, 1977 and November 20, 2014

1.  It is the policy of the University of California to administer its financial aid funds in such a manner that no student will be denied the benefits of student aid on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, or sex.

2. The University of California shall extend financial aid to any student exempt from paying nonresident tuition under California Education Code Section 68130.5 and Regents Policy 3106: Policy on Waiver of Tuition and Fees, Section 1.C, as set forth below and subject to applicable regulations and procedures.

A. Under any student aid program administered by the University of California, subject to the conditions and limitations on such program that would apply to a student otherwise exempt from paying nonresident tuition:  as  provided in California Education Code Section 66021.6 or California Education Code Section 66021.7.

B. Under the California DREAM Loan Program:  as provided in California Education Code Sections 70030-70039, if the University is a “participating institution” as provided therein.

3. The University of California shall establish and implement, or continue in operation, regulations, procedures, and forms respecting financial aid for students exempt from paying nonresident tuition under California Education Code Section 68130.5 and Regents Policy 3106.1.C, as set forth below.

A. With respect to student aid programs administered by the University of California: as provided in California Education Code Section 66021.6.

B. With respect to student financial aid programs administered by the State of California: as provided in California Education Code Section 69508.5.

C. With respect to scholarships derived from non-state funds, received by the University for the purpose of scholarships: as provided in California Education Code Section 66021.7.

D. With respect to the California DREAM Loan Program:  as provided in California Education Code Sections 70034, 70036, and 70037.

4. This policy does not limit the eligibility of a student exempt from paying nonresident tuition under California Education Code Section 68130.5 for financial aid under programs not described in this policy.

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