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.

Create an FSA ID

How to create your FSA ID.
If have already created one but do not remember your password please visit the FSA ID website to reset your information.
If you need help please call 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243).

Create Your FAFSA ID

Fill out the FAFSA

How to complete your FAFSA.
LAPU’s school code is 042788
If you have already completed your FAFSA please just add the LAPU school code 042788 to your existing FAFSA.
For any questions please call 1-800-4FED-AID (1-800-433-3243)

Fill Out FAFSA

Apply For Student Loans

If you plan to use federal direct loans to cover the cost of school:
Complete your Federal Loan Student Loan Entrance Counseling
Complete your Master Promissory Note (MPN).

Student Loan Entrance Counseling

Create A StudentForms Account

ONLY IF your FAFSA was selected for verification.
How to create your StudentForms account.
You will need your LAPU Student ID to create your account.
Students at LAPU are not eligible to receive federal or state aid until all required documents have been submitted.

StudentForms

Financial Aid Timeline

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.
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.
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

A printable PDF of the disbursement dates for the Master of Science in Instructional Design & Technology (MSIDT) Competency-Based Program is available for download here.

Important Tips

Always use your legal name on the FAFSA and all documents. Your legal name is the name on your Social Security Card.
Apply early.
Respond to all requests from Student Financial Services in a timely fashion.
Keep copies of all documents.

Use the Net Price Calculator (below) to get estimates of your need and aid

NET PRICE CALCULATOR