• What does my scholarship help pay for?

  The Promise Scholarship can assist in covering fees for Tuition, Campus Based Fees, Health Care, Room and Board, Books and Supplies, Personal Expenses, Transportation, Telephone/Cell Phone, and Loan fees.

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• How do I use my scholarship funds to pay the billing office?

  As long as students are enrolled in at least 6 units and in good academic/financial aid standing, one third of all grants and scholarships will automatically transfer to the BARC billing account each quarter (Fall, Winter, Spring). 

  If grants, scholarships, and accepted loans exceed the amount billed to students on their BARC account, students will receive the difference as a refund 7 days prior to each quarter to purchase books and other education related materials.

  Please note that although you need to be in at least 6 units for your financial aid to disburse to BARC, you must be a full-time student (at least 12 units per quarter) in order to prevent getting your aid reduced. 

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• Can I use my scholarship money living off-campus instead of in the dorms?

  Yes, when living off campus, students receive a financial aid award letter that awards funds for Rent, Groceries, and Utilities. Please visit the Cost of Attendance section of our website for more information about off-campus budgets. 

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• Am I be able to use my scholarship when studying abroad?

  Yes, Promise Scholars are eligible to use their scholarship funds to study abroad through UCEAP. If the cost of the program with UCEAP exceeds the cost of attending UCSB the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships will adjust your financial accordingly.

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• Where will notifications, requests, and invitations be sent?

  Promise Scholars should regularly check their university (Umail) email addresses. Important information, document requests and event invitations will be sent via Umail. 
  Scholars should also monitor their My Aid Status which can be accessed from the UCSB Financial Aid homepage. Important documents and deadlines will be posted on that portal.