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:
- May 11, 2024 - August 1, 2024 for summer 2024 loans
- July 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024 for fall 2024 loans
- Please note that fall applications will not be processed until the first week of August.
- December 21, 2024 - April 27, 2025 for spring 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.
Other Tech Resources
- Free on-campus tech support
- Device lending programs
- Student discounts on devices from major retailers
- On-campus Wi-Fi and off-campus internet resources
- Free software such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office and anti-virus protection
- DSP technology grants for students who require assistive technology not provided by STEP
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.