Check out UCR Scholarships for information about Scholarship Universe & next steps for scholarship recipients!
2025-2026 Summer Sessions Disbursements dates: Sessions A, C1, and F - 7/05/2025; Sessions B and E - 8/09/2025; Session C2 - 7/26/2025; Session C3 - 8/16/2025; Summer stipend recipients - 7/1/2025; MS3 (SOM Year 3 class) - 6/12/2025; MS4 (SOM Year 4 class) - 7/7/2025; MSOL (fd=6/23) - 7/5/2025
Direct deposit refunds are available 2-3 business days from the date of the UCR notification that your direct deposit has been initiated.
Highlander One-Stop Shop (HOSS)
First Floor, Student Services Building
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: (951) 827-3878
Fax: (951) 827-5619
finaid@ucr.edu
Directions/Parking
The Financial Aid Office is part of the Highlander One-Stop Shop (HOSS),located on the first floor of the Student Services Building, toward the center of campus and northwest of the Bell Tower.
We recommend you purchase an all-day parking permit at the Kiosk on West Campus Drive and park in Lot 6 as assigned by the attendant. Permits are required and parking regulations are in effect seven days a week on all UC Riverside property. Learn more about visitor parking options at transportation.ucr.edu.
Off-Campus Resources
California Student Aid Commission
Cal Grant Eligibility Questions
(888) CA-GRANT
csac.ca.gov
Department of Education
General inquiries, information regarding Federal Aid Programs, status of FAFSA application, address & school code changes
1-800-4-FED-AID (800-433-3243)
studentaid.ed.gov
Our Staff
Jose A. Aguilar
Director of Financial Aid
finaid@ucr.edu
Roberta Albert
Assistant Director, Counseling
finaid@ucr.edu
Patsi Anderson
Compliance & Training Coordinator
finaid@ucr.edu
Maria Bachus
Assistant Director, Processing
finaid@ucr.edu
Nino Barredo
Scholarship Officer
finaid@ucr.edu
Michelle Gomez
Manager of Customer Service
finaid@ucr.edu
Monica Martinez-Daniels
Assistant Director, Customer Service
finaid@ucr.edu
Donna Powell
Financial & Admin Support Coordinator
finaid@ucr.edu
Ann Quade
Lead Program & Training Coordinator
finaid@ucr.edu
Stephanie Stovall
Associate Director of Financial Aid
finaid@ucr.edu
Yazleen Alonso
Financial Wellness Program Manager
finaid@ucr.edu
Tami Disney
Fiscal Assistant
finaid@ucr.edu
Omar Faustino-Carreon
Highlander One-Stop Shop (HOSS) Lead
finaid@ucr.edu
Michelle Gomez
Special Program Officer
finaid@ucr.edu
Cesar Lopez
Financial Aid Fiscal Officer
finaid@ucr.edu
Jill Riggs
Highlander One-Stop Shop (HOSS) Specialist - UGA
finaid@ucr.edu
Brian Villa
Highlander One-Stop Shop (HOSS) Specialist - Registrar
finaid@ucr.edu
Sophia Dugbartey-Hodanu
Financial Aid Counselor
finaid@ucr.edu
Francisco Gallegos
Financial Aid Counselor
finaid@ucr.edu
Jim Gleason
Financial Aid Counselor
finaid@ucr.edu
Mary Grawl
Financial Aid Counselor
finaid@ucr.edu
Blanca (Becky) Hannah
Financial Aid Counselor
finaid@ucr.edu
Jeff Kiefer
Financial Aid Counselor
finaid@ucr.edu
Johanna Kimpian
Imaging Technician
finaid@ucr.edu
Shalimar Register
Financial Aid Counselor
finaid@ucr.edu
Veronica Velasco
Financial Aid Technician
finaid@ucr.edu
Christian Franco
Verification Technician
finaid@ucr.edu
Gerrie Hackett
Financial Aid Counselor, Verification
finaid@ucr.edu
Chris Henthorn
VA Certifying Officer
finaid@ucr.edu
Kelly Mitchell
Loan Officer
finaid@ucr.edu
Maria Padilla
Financial Aid Counselor
finaid@ucr.edu
Lillian Quint
Verification Technician
finaid@ucr.edu
Angeline Roque
Financial Aid Assistant
finaid@ucr.edu
Celine Tellez
Financial Aid Counselor
finaid@ucr.edu
Yobana Bernal
Peer Advisor
finaid@ucr.edu
Myriam Blazquez
Peer Advisor
finaid@ucr.edu
Kiley Fang
Peer Advisor
finaid@ucr.edu
Lesley Hernandez
Peer Advisor
finaid@ucr.edu
Mindy Hoang
Peer Advisor
finaid@ucr.edu
Tuan Lenh
Peer Advisor
finaid@ucr.edu
Grecia Melgar Garcia
Peer Advisor
finaid@ucr.edu
Cindy Munguia
Peer Advisor
finaid@ucr.edu
Carlos Palazuelos
Peer Advisor
finaid@ucr.edu
Amy Ramirez
Peer Advisor
finaid@ucr.edu
Maria Rodriguez
Peer Advisor
finaid@ucr.edu
Nicole Salazar
Peer Advisor
finaid@ucr.edu
Xiaohua (Elica) Situ
Peer Advisor
finaid@ucr.edu
Madison Tarin
Peer Advisor
finaid@ucr.edu
Veronica Velasco
Peer Advisor
finaid@ucr.edu
University of California, Riverside
Financial Aid Office
900 University Ave.
Riverside, CA 92521 0209
Federal School Code: 001316
Additional UCR Resources
Student Disability Resource Center
(951) 827-3861
sdrc@ucr.edu
sdrc.ucr.edu
Graduate Financial Support
(951) 827-4302
graddiv@ucr.edu
graduate.ucr.edu
Pre-Loan Counseling
(951) 827-3200
sbsofc@ucr.edu
sbs.ucr.edu/student-services
Cashier
(951) 827-3208
sbsofc@ucr.edu
sbs.ucr.edu
Career Center
Student employment, job placement, Work-Study
(951) 827-3631
careercounseling@ucr.edu
careers.ucr.edu
Graduate Admissions
Admissions status, eligibility requirements
(951) 827-3313
grdadmis@ucr.edu
graduate.ucr.edu/admissions
Deferred Payment Plan Inquiries
(951) 827-3204
sbsofc@ucr.edu
sbs.ucr.edu/student-services
Academic Resource Center
Academic support services, academic process appeals
(951) 827-3721
arc.ucr.edu