Applying to UCB

Am I eligible for a fee waiver on the admissions application?

Yes, students are eligible if they meet income criteria. The appropriate office of contact is the admissions office at that particular school.

Should I disclose my status on my Personal Insight Questions (PIQs)? Will this help or hurt me with admissions?

Students should or should not disclose based on comfort level. Admissions readers weigh the personal statement heavily. Students can disclose and talk about their status and how they have overcome the obstacle. Students can discuss the pros and cons of disclosing with a trusted ally

On my admissions application, what do I put down for the country of citizenship?

Undocumented students should choose “No Selection.”

When applying to colleges and universities such as UC Berkeley, what do I put down in the social security number box?

Undocumented students can leave this box blank for CSU’s and UC’s. If students have DACA and a social security number for work authorization, they can choose to use this number or leave it blank. DACA is not required for admissions and is not related to financial aid in the UC/CSU system.