Income Eligibility Guidelines
Household size is determined by the number of people you report or claim on your state or federal income tax forms. If you are claimed as a dependent, your household size is determined by the total number of people claimed on that tax form. Your household income is determined from the income reported on that same tax form. A copy of this form must be submitted for verification of eligibility.
If you are independent and have no earned income, you must document how you supported yourself for the past year and why you do not have sufficient funds to pay the application fee.
Fee Waiver Income Eligibility Guidelines
| Number in Household | Household Income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $27,861 |
| 2 | $37,814 |
| 3 | $47,767 |
| 4 | $57,720 |
| 5 | $67,673 |
For family units with more than 5 persons, add $9,953 for each additional person.
Proposition 209 Compliance
In accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, the University of California does not discriminate, or grant preferences, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and/or other protected categories. All programs and initiatives coordinated by the University of California Division of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs are designed and implemented in full compliance with Proposition 209 and the University of California Anti-Discrimination Policy.
More information about Proposition 209 can be found here.
More information about the University of California Anti-Discrimination Policy can be found here.