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Health Sciences Financial Aid Office
We are committed to helping the students of UC San Diego School of Medicine (SOM), Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SSPPS) and Atkinson Physician Assistant Education Program (APAEP) by providing counseling and resources crucial to a successful and positive experience at our institution.
Financial Aid Application
To access the 2025–26 Financial Aid Application, use these instructions to create an account for the Health Sciences Financial Aid Forms Portal (PDF).
To be eligible for federal, state and university aid, SOM, SSPPS and APAEP students are required by the U.S. Department of Education to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) toward their degree objectives.
Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (PDF)
Financial Aid Awards
Triton Link
Students may access their financial aid awards via TritonLink. For security reasons, UC San Diego requires users to be on the campus network or connected via VPN.
VPN Instuctions
If you are unable to load the Triton Link website, follow the steps in Blink to connect to the VPN and try again.
Financial Aid Assistance
Financial Aid counselors are available for virtual appointments now!
Schedule an appointment and we will be happy to discuss your financial aid or address any questions or concerns you may have. You may also email our office directly if you prefer.
Contact Us
The Financial Aid Office is located on the second floor of the Medical Education and Telemedicine Bldg.
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Email: somfinaid@health.ucsd.edu
Phone: (858) 534-4664
Fax: (858) 534-1513
Campus Complaint Process
The University of California takes very seriously complaints and concerns regarding the institution. Most complaints should be resolved at the campus level. If your complaint regarding the University of California has not been resolved at the campus level, further information regarding the campus complaint process is available through the Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD).