Apply for STEP
- Review our hardware offerings.
- If you file a FAFSA or CADAA, complete the Campus Data Authorization form in order for our team to verify financial eligibility.
- Complete your application. 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. 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, or
- Schedule a one-on-one Zoom consultation
STEP is managed by Student Affairs IT with funding provided through the Instructional Resilience and Enhancement Fee.