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Financial Aid ~ Overview

		About Financial Aid:
		Financial Aid Online
		Types of Financial Assistance Available
		General Eligibility Requirements Deadlines?
		Direct Loan Access
		Loan Counseling: Entrance/Exit
		How Much Does it Cost?
		Financial Aid Policies
		Contact Financial Aid

General Eligibility Criteria  ~ How do I qualify? The Federal Direct Stafford Loan program is an entitlement program and is not based on your income or assets. To qualify you must:   * Be admitted and enrolled on at least a half-time basis in an eligible program at Pacifica.     * Complete the FAFSA form each year to determine eligibility for federal financial assistance. Pacifica's School Code: G31268                  * Must be in good standing in order to qualify for federal financial assistance.  (Student may not be in default on or owe a refund for any federal financial aid programs or federal liens.)   * Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States and provide proof of compliance with selective service registration and drug conviction regulations.   * Must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress  (SAP) toward the completion of his/her degree requirements.  Financial Aid Process  ~ How do I apply? ~ How does this work?   Step one: Complete the FAFSA Step two: Once the FAFSA results are received, Pacifica will determine your eligibility and email you an Award Notification with instructions on how to complete the financial aid process Step three: You accept or decline the Award. If you accept the Award, you must complete an online Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling requirements Cost of Attendance   Cost of attendance (COA) is a budget determined by the institution to estimate the cost of education for the academic year. This includes direct costs, such as tuition and residential/nonresidential fees, plus estimates of indirect costs, including living expenses (outside of Pacifica), books, travel, personal, and miscellaneous expenses. The estimated figures of the indirect costs are provided by The College Board and are based on nine-month California regional and metropolitan budgets developed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. These indirect costs are only estimates. Individual student costs may vary based on student's standard of living and residential location. A break down of the COA is available here. Deadlines Federal Direct Stafford Loans Plan ahead to assure that you receive your Stafford Loan funds by the start of your first quarter.  All forms should be accurately completed and received by the Financial Aid Office at least 3 weeks prior to your tuition due date.  Although loans will be certified throughout the academic year, students who do not submit their materials in a timely manner must be prepared to meet their tuition obligation. Pacifica Scholarships Newly accepted students - Fall 2010: deadline August 1, 2010 Returning students: deadline June 15, 2010

Non-discrimination Policy:

Pacifica is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, or identity, physical or mental disability, citizenship status (within the limits imposed by law or Institute policy), marital status, medical condition, or age in any of its policies, procedures or practices. 

 Professional Code of Conduct:

The staff of Pacifica Graduate Institute’s Office of Financial Aid is committed to the highest standards of professional conduct. We are members of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) as well as the California Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators and follow their ethical principles and code of conduct. We invite you to contact us if you have any questions.