The Haas Financial Aid Office can answer questions for current and prospective graduate students in person, by phone, through a scheduled consultation, or virtual drop-in hours. We are dedicated to serving masters-level graduate students at Haas and should be your first point of contact for related questions.
Office Hours
- Monday to Thursday: 8am to 3:30pm PST (closed from 12pm-1pm)
- Friday: Remote, by appointment only.
Scheduled Consultations
Meet with a financial aid professional for assistance with your questions through a scheduled consultation. Scheduled consultations are available only on Mondays and Fridays from 8 am to 3:30 pm.
Virtual Drop-in Hours
Virtual Drop-in Hours via Zoom are available on Tuesdays from 9 am to 10 am PST and Thursdays from 1 pm to 2 pm PST. Join the Haas Financial Aid Office Drop-in hour Zoom meeting for assistance with your questions. You will be placed in the virtual room with a member from the financial aid team. Please note that during our peak period (June to September), you may experience wait times between 15-30 minutes. We are committed to assisting our professional students as promptly as possible. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Location Address
Haas Financial Aid Office
2220 Piedmont Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94720
Mailing Address
Haas Financial Aid Office
Haas School of Business
S546 Student Services Bldg #1900
Berkeley, CA 94720-1900
Meet Our Financial Aid Team
David Vera, Ed.D.
Director of Financial Aid
What is your favorite thing to do in the Bay Area?
“I love exploring the Bay Area with my wife and kids, discovering new places along the way. Additionally, I take great pleasure in visiting Levi’s stadium to support the 49ers.”
What do you enjoy about your work?
“I am deeply committed to supporting our students through my career in higher education. My team and I strive to reduce barriers that hinder students from achieving their academic goals.”
Yurismary Llerena
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
What is your favorite thing to do in the Bay Area?
“I love to explore the culinary industry. The diversity of food in the Bay Area is phenomenal!”
What do you enjoy about your work?
“Finding resources to overcome obstacles in student’s lives. Feeling the sense of their accomplishments, and knowing that I was part of it is priceless.”