UC Berkeley Adjusts Federal Student Loan Amounts Based on Enrollment

UC Berkeley will begin prorating federal student loan amounts based on a student's enrollment level for the 2026-2027 academic year. This means less than full-time students will receive reduced loan offers. Financial aid disbursements for the fall semester are scheduled for August 17, 2026, with federal student loans potentially held if students are not enrolled in 12 units by this deadline. This policy change directly impacts student financial planning and access to federal aid.