Congratulations on being invited to the Fiat Lux Scholars Program!
We have a dedicated team of staff that are committed to helping you along your journey at UC Merced.
Below you will find important information pertaining to invited Fiat Lux Scholars. You may also contact us at fiatlux@ucmerced.edu.
Virtual Campus Tour
Explore classroom buildings, housing, library, recreation areas, student services buildings, and the vernal pools all here at UC Merced: https://admissions.ucmerced.edu/visit-us/virtual-tour
Admitted student events (in-person and virtual): https://admitted.ucmerced.edu/events
Student Checklist
On your personalized checklist on the UC Merced Connect platform, you can find all of the requirements that you need to complete and the dates they need to be completed by: https://admitted.ucmerced.edu/next-steps
Each student has different Financial Aid, Admissions, Registration, and Residency Requirements that need to be fulfilled, so your checklist might not look the same as your friend's or classmates. Learn more on how to complete your checklist here: https://admitted.ucmerced.edu/how-to-use-your-student-portal
Financial Aid
The Fiat Lux Scholars Program offers a financial aid package of $100,000 throughout the scholars' four years ($25,000 minimum each academic year in grant and scholarship awards) at UC Merced. Pell Grants and Cal Grants are included in the $25,000 amount being guaranteed to you, as well as any other grants and scholarships the scholar has been packaged with. If you have additional questions about your financial aid package, please contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships (OFAS).
Be sure to check your UC Merced Connect Portal frequently. More information about your Student Account and MyBill can be found here: https://financialaid.ucmerced.edu/YourAccount. The UC Merced Cost of Attendance (CoA) is located on the Financial Aid website. You can also check out the Parent Guide here: https://financialaid.ucmerced.edu/parentguide.
Housing
As an invited scholar you are required to live in our Fiat Lux Living Learning Community in Tenaya Hall for your first year. Interested in knowing what you need to bring when living on campus? Learn more here: https://housing.ucmerced.edu/prospective-students/what-to-bring
Learn about the room layouts and take a tour of the Tenaya Residence Hall here: https://housing.ucmerced.edu/housing/cat
UC Merced New Student Orientation
Attendance at this event is required for all new students, as participation in the UC Merced New Student Orientation will enhance social and academic success at UC Merced. Parents and loved ones are also encouraged to register in advance to attend the special programs planned specifically for them, including some in Spanish.
https://orientation.ucmerced.edu/student-orientation/orientation-overview
Student Business Services
How to navigate and understand your bill https://bfs.ucmerced.edu/deptstaff-directory/financial-accounting-services/student-business-services/mybill.
Who do I contact if I have questions about the fees on my student account? Contact Student Business Services (SBS) at 209-228-4114 or at sbs@ucmerced.edu
