Private financial assistance may be available to you. Contact the lender directly for more information regarding terms. Financial assistance is not available to international students. UC Berkeley Extension programs are not currently eligible for federally sponsored financial assistance (Title IV). For information regarding academic program eligibility,refer to the certificate information page. You may also e-mail FinAsst@unex.berkeley.edu or call (510)643-2843.

CitiAssist® Loan

Please note: Online courses are not eligible for CitiAssist loans.

Students enrolled in certificate or credential programs are eligible to apply for a CitiAssist Loan to cover the amount of course fees. You must maintain satisfactory academic progress. Loan approval is based on creditworthiness and your ability to repay. You may apply online.

Please e-mail FinAsst@unex.berkeley.edu or call (510) 643-2843 to request the UC Berkeley Extension CitiAssist application. Citibank can be reached at (800) 967-2400. Note: You must specify the institution name as "UC Berkeley Extension." Our Citibank school code is 0904. You must provide Extension with your proposed schedule and fees for courses covered by your loan in order for your loan to be certified; a form (pdf) is available. If your loan is certified, you must pick up your check from our main office in Berkeley, Mon.-Fri., 8 am-4 pm. Payee's valid photo ID is required for check release.

Veterans' Educational Benefits

Please call (510) 642-4172 for a list of certificate programs and courses approved under the veterans' educational benefits program. Determine the appropriate benefits and obtain authorization or proof of eligibility from your Veterans Administration (VA) office. You should contact the VA at (800) 827-1000 for information about your qualifications. UC Berkeley Extension cannot provide information about benefits, but please contact Registration at (510) 642-4111 if you need course information.

The Registrar's Office will verify your enrollment for benefits purposes upon completion of the courses. Please call (510) 642-4172 for enrollment verification requirements.

Please note that not all online certificate programs are eligible for veterans' benefits; call (510) 642-4172 for further information.

Extension fees are no longer eligible for waiver under the benefits provided through Cal-Vet and for veterans' dependents under the California Education Code.

If you are eligible to be reimbursed for online courses under the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES), you should contact your military education officer.

Satisfactory Academic Progress

For financial assistance purposes, satisfactory academic progress is defined as a minimum half-time course load of successfully completed coursework as defined by your certificate program for a minimum of two terms per calendar year. Most lenders require satisfactory academic progress to maintain loan status.

Verification of Enrollment for Financial Aid Matters

Submit financial aid transcripts, loan deferment forms, and other such documents to the Registrar's Office, Attn: Records, UC Berkeley Extension, 1995 University Ave., Suite 110, Berkeley, CA 94704-7000. Please include a transcript request form along with other necessary forms, and allow 15 business days for processing. Please note: Online courses are not eligible for CitiAssist loans.