Students may not apply to the University as part-time students. Once a student has gained admission to a campus, he or she may petition the University to be allowed to enroll at less than full time. Each campus and each school within a campus has the discretion and final authority to grant or deny petitions for less than full-time enrollment. In general, the University encourages students to attend full time. The faculty believe that a full-time academic program provides the richest academic experience for students.
Students who are unable to enroll full time may wish to consider the UCSB Off-Campus Studies Program through the UCSB Ventura Center.
Working adults and re-entry students who have completed 60 transferable semester (90 quarter) units may attend classes part time and pursue a UC bachelor’s degree. The Ventura Center offers degrees in Anthropology, English, History, Interdisciplinary Studies, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology. To be eligible, students must meet UC transfer admission requirements.
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UCB
Financial aid is available for all terms, but sources vary according to the student's qualification.
UCD
For students entering in winter and spring quarters, sources of financial aid are limited to available funding. Pell Grants and Federal Direct Loans are available to students who qualify. For priority funding, students must meet the March financial aid deadline for that academic year.
UCI
Pell Grants and guaranteed student loans are available to students who qualify; however, for priority funding, students must file a FAFSA and meet the March financial aid deadline for the academic year they intend to enter.
UCLA
Financial aid is available for all terms.
UCM
Financial aid is available for all terms.
UCR
Yes. Incoming transfer students who complete their UCR financial aid applications within 30 days of filing their Statement of Intent to Register forms will be treated as on-time applicants for all sources of financial aid.
UCSD
For students entering in winter and spring quarters, sources of campus financial aid are limited. Pell Grants and Federal Stafford and PLUS loans are available to students who qualify. For those students and families who don’t qualify for need-based financial aid, alternate loan programs are available. If campus funding is available, students must meet the November 1 or February 1 deadline.
UCSB
Financial aid is available if the student has met the March financial aid deadline for the academic year.
UCSC
Students are entitled to receive federal financial aid and will also receive funding from Santa Cruz if it is available. Students are encouraged to meet the March financial aid deadline to maximize their eligibility for University funds.
