Beginning in Fall 2014, UC Berkeley Dream Aid recipient students will be offered institutional loans as part of their Financial Aid package. Students can also take out a short-term emergency loan(link is external) through the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office, but please note: These loans must be paid back within 60 days.
Students can also apply for the Emergency Grants program, which does not have to be paid back. For further questions, contact uspgrants@berkeley.edu(link sends e-mail).