Family Friendly Benefits

Graduate student benefits
As many as one in ten of Berkeley's graduate students is a parent of a young child or children. Recognizing the special challenges involved in balancing advanced degree programs and family responsibilities, the University is committed to supporting policies, programs, and services to help graduate student parents meet their family care obligations while they pursue their academic goals.

Graduate Student Parent Grant
Registered graduate students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and are parents (single or married) with dependent children may apply for a need-based award funded by the Graduate Division and administered by the Financial Aid Office. This grant may be applied toward housing, dependent health insurance, child care, and/or fee and tuition costs. Apply by submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. (The school code for UC Berkeley is 001312.) Because funds are limited, students should apply by FAFSA's priority deadline, in March for the following academic year. Late applications may be considered only as funds permit.

Financial Aid Office
201 Sproul Hall
Phone: (510) 642-6442
Email: fao_grad@berkeley.edu

International Graduate Student Family Grant
Registered international graduate students who have a dependent living with them may apply for a need-based award funded by the Graduate Division and administered by the Berkeley International Office. Because funds are limited, students should apply by the priority deadline in May for the following academic year. Late applications may be considered only as funds permit.
Application information is available online.
Berkeley International Office
2299 Piedmont (at International House)
Phone: (510) 642-2818
Email: InternationalOffice@berkeley.edu