Housing Relief Awards (USAC IVP RENT RELIEF FUND )

The Housing Relief Fund was established in 2019 to address the nationwide housing insecurity crisis resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic. As high housing costs remain a major issue for undergraduate students at UCLA, the Housing Relief Fund continues to support Bruins living in Westwood and the surrounding areas.

Eligibility:

  • All continuing domestic and international undergraduate students
  • Must have filed a FAFSA/DREAM application for 2023-24 and qualified for need-based aid, such as work-study and/or loans
  • Low and middle-income families (Total family income up to $150,000)
  • Preference for, but not restricted to, Pell/Cal Grant recipients, first generation students, Independent students, and/or students working at least part-time, who meet the above criteria.

Note: Incoming students are not eligible until the end of their first year.

Award
Varies
Deadline
05/07/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Before grants and scholarships, approximately how much do you pay per month for:
    • A. Rent or Housing
    • B. Food
  2. In what way has your financial situation impacted your academic performance? How might this grant ameliorate it?
  3. Are there any extenuating circumstances you can share with us that demonstrate your urgent need for financial assistance?
  4. If there is something you would like to share that was not addressed in other parts of your application, please include it here.