Apply for STEP
- Review our hardware offerings.
- If you file a FAFSA or CADAA, complete the Campus Data Authorization(link is external) form in order for our team to verify financial eligibility.
- Complete your application(link is external). Filing periods are:
- December 21, 2024 - April 27, 2025 for spring 2025 loans
- May 17, 2025 - August 15, 2025 for summer loans
- July 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025 for fall 2025 loans
- Wait 1-2 weeks for your application to be reviewed.
- If approved, schedule a pickup appointment(link is external). Your appointment confirmation will include the pickup location.
Not sure if you are eligible? Have additional questions?
Please reach out to us, we’re happy to talk with you.
- Email ucbstep@berkeley.edu(link sends e-mail), or
- Schedule a one-on-one Zoom consultation(link is external)
STEP is managed by Student Affairs IT(link is external) with funding provided through the Instructional Resilience and Enhancement Fee(link is external).