Institutional Loan Programs

The university offers a variety of institutional student loans to eligible students.

To learn more about applicant and borrower requirements, the application process, and loan specifics, select the name of the loan program(s) in the table below.

Current borrowers can also review their promissory note for additional terms and conditions.

ProgramBorrower CriteriaLoan Information
University Bar Study Loan Graduating “3L” Law students

Grace Period: 7 months
Interest Rate: 8%
Repayment Term: 30 months

CalSWEC Title IV-E Stipend Program Graduate social work students planning to practice in the field of child welfare

Grace Period: 4 months
Interest Rate: 5%
Repayment Term: 60 months

Robert Noyce Teacher Scholars Repayable Scholarship Undergraduates planning to teach in a high-need school district

Grace Period: 12 months
Interest Rate: 6.8%
Repayment Term: 84 months

Shih Student Loan International students

Grace Period: 6 months
Interest Rate: 5%
Repayment Term: 60 months

Summer Sessions Loan Students enrolled in at least 6 units in Summer Session at UC Berkeley, who meet eligibility requirements for financial aid

Grace Period: 9 months
Interest Rate: 5%
Repayment Term: 60 months

Woodworth Student Loan Students pursuing entomology degree

Grace Period: 9 months
Interest Rate: 0%
Repayment Term: 120 months