
Financial Aid
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Applying for Financial Aid
If you haven’t already, complete the online application to LAPU. Following submission, we will review your application for eligibility for financial aid.
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FAFSA Availability Date: The FAFSA form is typically available for submission starting October 1st each calendar year for the following academic year for which the student is applying.
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FAFSA Submission Deadline: The Federal deadline for submitting the FAFSA is typically June 30th of the end of the calendar year for the current academic year for which the student is applying.
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California State Grants deadline: The deadline for submitting the FAFSA and the GPA Verification Form is typically March 1st each calendar year for the following academic year for which the student is applying. Students can visit the California Student Aid Commission for additional information.
At Los Angeles Pacific University (LAPU) we offer two (2) start dates within each semester. If a student is starting in one of the six (6) start dates and the FAFSA is not completed prior to the first week of classes, the student will need to pay out of pocket or set up a payment plan until the FAFSA is received and reviewed an
2024–2025 Disbursement Dates
Disbursement takes place during week 4 of each session. A printable PDF of the 2024-2025 disbursement dates is available for download here.
Fall 2024: September 3, 2024 – December 20, 2024
FALL SESSION 1
September 3, 2024 – October 25, 2024
Disbursement on September 23, 2024
FALL SESSION 2
October 28, 2024 – December 20, 2024
Disbursement on November 18, 2024
Spring 2025: January 13, 2025 – May 2, 2025
SPRING SESSION 1
January 13, 2025 – March 7, 2025
Disbursement on February 3, 2025
SPRING SESSION 2
March 10, 2025 – May 2, 2025
Disbursement on March 31, 2025
Summer 2025: May 12, 2025 – August 29, 2025
SUMMER SESSION 1
May 12, 2025 – July 4, 2025
Disbursement on June 2, 2025
SUMMER SESSION 2
July 7, 2025 – August 29, 2025
Disbursement on July 28, 2025

Important Tips
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Always use your legal name on the FAFSA and all documents. Your legal name is the name on your Social Security Card.
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Apply early.
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Respond to all requests from Student Financial Services in a timely fashion.
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Keep copies of all documents.
Use the Net Price Calculator (below) to get estimates of your need and aid
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