Attending UC Riverside can still be affordable for an out-of-state student, with many different ways to cover your tuition and fees while you attend!
Non-Resident Achievement Scholarship
Out-of-state students are automatically considered for a scholarship, as long as you maintain a 3.0 while attending UCR!
Learn More >>Veterans
Student veterans, dependents, or other military-affiliated students may have access to other financial benefits to help pay for their UC Riverside education!
Learn More >>Deferred Payment Plan
Luckily students don't necessarily need to pay all their tuition and fees at one time, they can request a special payment plan that spreads out their payments across the quarter.
Learn More >>Work-Study
Working either on-campus or off-campus can be a great way to make money and get work experience, so learn about what your options might be!
Learn More >>Cost of Attendance
What will it cost YOU?
Each student is different, so look into what your actual costs may be!
Estimated CostReady to apply for financial aid?
The very first thing you need to is complete your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by the March 2 priority deadline. Even if you don’t think you may receive much aid, complete this anyways to be eligible!
For an out-of-state student, here’s how Summer Sessions can help you save:
- You pay in-state tuition during summer!
- All UCR undergraduates only pay for the first eight units, but you can take more for nearly free!
- If you’re staying in campus apartments, your summer rent could be free!
“I chose UCR because of the Creative Writing program. I absolutely love my major. The environment is exactly what I want and I love being here.”
– Madison, Class of '26
Out-of-State Student from Texas
Scholarships
There are scholarships available that out-of-state students can apply for, including from UCR and from all sorts of outside agencies, businesses, or non-profits. You can apply for as many scholarships as you want and many of them, you might automatically be considered for once you’re admitted!
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