The University of California Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan makes college more affordable for California residents. The plan helps you cover your UC systemwide tuition and fees if you are a California resident with an annual family income of less than $80,000 a year and are eligible for financial aid. Undergraduate students must apply for financial aid by submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or a California Dream Act Application (CADAA) to be considered for the Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan.

If you qualify for the Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan, your financial aid awards will include scholarships or grants to cover your UC systemwide tuition and fees. The plan combines all sources of scholarship and grant awards you receive (federal, state, UC and private) to count toward covering your fees. If the total of your gift aid from all sources is more than your UC systemwide tuition and fees, then the Blue and Gold promise has been met. However, if the total of your gift aid from all sources doesn't fully cover your UC systemwide fees, your financial aid offer will be supplemted with UCR Grant.

The University of California's Native American Opportunity Plan (NAOP) ensures that in-state systemwide Tuition and Student Services Fees are fully covered for California students who are also enrolled in federally recognized Native America, American Indian, and Alaska Native tribes. This plan applies to eligible undergraduate and graduate students enrolled for the fall, winter and/or spring term. Native American Opportunity Plan does not cover Summer Sessions tuition and fees.

Students eligible for the Native American Opportunity Plan will have in-state systemwide Tuition and Student Services Fees fully covered by either UC financial aid or another federal, state or other financial aid program. Campus fees, student health insurance costs, and Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition are not covered by NAOP. 

Students must apply for financial aid by submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or a California Dream Act Application (CADAA) to be considered for the Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan. The Financial Aid Office will notify eligible students new and continuing students, who might be eligible for funding under the Native American Opportunity Plan with guidance on next steps. 

Note: If you are a member of a tribe that is not federally recognized, additional support may be available through external organizations, including the Federal Indians of Graton Rancheria.