UCLA Parent & Family Association Bruinlink Newsletter
Vol. 10: Issue 2 Dec. 1, 2023
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Bruin Family Insights

Catch Up on Season Four

Bruin Family Insights, the UCLA Parent & Family Association's monthly podcast, returned this fall for season four. Catch up on these insightful conversations here, including the next episode, dropping on Dec. 14, and let us know what topics you'd like to hear about in 2024.
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2024-25 Financial Aid

Updates for the Coming Year

The FAFSA Simplification Act will allow for major improvements in the financial aid application process beginning in the 2024–25 academic year. In line with these updates, 2024–25 FAFSA and DREAM Act applications will open in December 2023 and January 2024, respectively. The priority application deadline for both is March 2, 2024.
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Be Well Bruin

Taking Care of the Whole U

Be Well Bruin is a new online hub that gathers all of UCLA’s student-centered physical, emotional, social, academic, financial and basic needs resources in one place. Bruins can articulate their needs and receive personalized responses and resource recommendations. Learn more about this student tool here.
UCLA ONE: Students and their families are invited to join the official online networking platform for Bruins. Create a profile today to browse professional opportunities and start making valuable connections.

2024 UCLA Alumnae Conference: This unique conference for Bruin alumnae and community members will take place on Friday, March 22. UCLA degree not required; bring a friend or invite your student to join. More details will be available here in early 2024.

University Studies Seminars: Encourage your Bruin to check out, during winter quarter, six seminars specifically designed for various student populations to cultivate community and connection. Students can now enroll on MyUCLA.

IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES

Visit Full Academic Calendar
December
Dec. 1–20 | BruinPay plan enrollment
Dec. 1–20 | Winter UCSHIP waiver period
Dec. 11–15 | Fall quarter final exams
Dec. 20 | Winter BruinBill due
Dec. 25 – Jan. 2 | Winter campus closure
Dec. (cont.) – Feb.
Dec. 29 | Financial aid disbursement
Jan. 8 | Winter instruction begins
Jan. 15 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day
(campus closure)
Jan. 19 | Study list deadline
Feb. 19 | Presidents' Day
(campus closure)
Parent Helpline: 310-794-6737
Email: mybruinis@ucla.edu
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