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Sheiveh Jones teaches Liberal Studies / Education at LAPU. An EdD-holding education director, she meets students where they are to move learning forward. Liberal Studies / Education Sheiveh Jones Education: MS Electronic Commerce, National University EDd Organizational Leadership, University of LaVerne Professional Experience: Director, San Diego County Office of Education. Professional area of expertise: Teacher preparation programs, teacher evaluation, California Standards for the Teaching Profession, Accreditation, Cognitive and Instructional Coaching Courses Taught Math 302 My Passion: I am passionate about always doing the right thing by students, understanding that we have to meet students where they are to move them forward in their learning. Hobbies: Exercising, hiking, skiing, crocheting, family and puppy time!

Discover the mission, faith, and values that define Los Angeles Pacific University. Learn about our commitment to faith, life, and learning, as well as our dedication to diversity, inclusion, and academic freedom. What We Believe At Los Angeles Pacific University, those who learn together form the fabric of our Christ-centered university community. Mission-Driven Community Shared values, mutual respect, and hospitality are cherished attributes that each member helps build and works hard to safeguard. We do not take this responsibility lightly and remain grateful to be part of the educational plurality of the great state of California. Faith integration, student care, service, diversity, and religious expression combine to form the essence of our mission-driven community. Commitment to Faith, Life, and Learning Los Angeles Pacific University teaches and serves from a Christian worldview through a holistic understanding and practice of promoting faith, life, and learning. We believe the entire LAPU community is called to contribute to cultivating hope through learning and we accomplish this through our core values of being Exemplary, Caring, and focused on Learning. We are committed to preparing individuals not only with the skills and attitudes to thrive in their community and workplace, but also to point the way to something bigger — to the ultimate hope that is in Jesus Christ. As it relates to students, LAPU conceives the promotion of faith, life, and learning as engaging students in learning (through curriculum design, instruction, and student support) that reflects the Christian worldview of LAPU and culminates in the realization of hope in our students. As a result of this process (through their interactions and study at LAPU) our students will be able to: apply a Christian worldview to their life and work in the world; articulate how and in what ways their life journeys connect to God’s story; engage with diverse faith perspectives within the learning community at LAPU; and, recognize God’s work in the world through all academic disciplines. Learn more about Faith, Life, and Learning at LAPU. Religious Expression The precious freedom to express our religious tenets is recognized by the United States and California Constitutions. Other federal and state laws likewise support the opportunity for Los Angeles Pacific University and other religious higher education institutions to weave religious beliefs into all aspects of university life. For example, exemptions in Title IX (20 U.S.C. section 1681(a)(3)) and the California Equity in Higher Education Act (Cal. Ed. Code section 66271) support Los Angeles Pacific’s efforts to operate consistently with its religious tenets by maintaining faith-based standards of behaviors that all community members voluntarily agree to follow as a condition of living and learning in our community. These laws provide Los Angeles Pacific and other religious institutions with the discretion to thoughtfully make policies and build community expectations around our mission to advance the work of God in the world through academic excellence and to help students develop a Christian perspective on truth and life. Statement of Faith As an educational institution with a Wesleyan tradition at its core, it seems natural to us to embrace a statement of faith that is common among many Christian traditions. We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative word of God. We believe that there is one God, creator of heaven and earth, eternally existent in three persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, and in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return to power and glory. We believe in the fall and consequent total moral depravity of humanity, resulting in our exceeding sinfulness and lost estate, and necessitating our regeneration by the Holy Spirit. We believe in the present and continuing ministry of sanctification by the Holy Spirit by whose infilling the believing Christian is cleansed and empowered for a life of holiness and service. We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; those who are saved to the resurrection of life and those who are lost to the resurrection of damnation. We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ. Statement of Academic Freedom At Los Angeles Pacific University, we believe that all truth is God’s truth and that God has made it possible for humankind to access, discover, and understand truth. We also affirm that the knowledge of truth will always be incomplete and that people, including those with educational credentials, are fallible and may interpret data and ideas imperfectly. Therefore, academic freedom from a Christ-centered perspective must be carried out with civility, mature judgment, and the awareness of the broad representation of Christian faith that exists within this institution. Accordingly, LAPU affirms its commitment to freedom of inquiry and expression in academic endeavors. The university recognizes that academic freedom has historically been defined both by broadly accepted academic standards and by the mission and character of the institution in which it is practiced. LAPU seeks to maintain an academic community in which lecturers are free to engage in rigorous scholarly inquiry and expression within an intellectual context shaped by the evangelical Christian tradition. In addition to this freedom, LAPU seeks to pursue scholarly inquiry and expression in a way that extends and enriches the academic disciplines from the unique resources provided by the institution’s identity. Thus, at LAPU, academic freedom is defined both by the commonly accepted standards of the academy and by those commitments articulated in the documents that are central to the university’s identity as a Christian university. These documents articulate the central commitments which shape the academic community, and thus the practice of academic freedom, at LAPU: a belief in God as the Creator of all things, in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, in the Holy Spirit as teacher and guide, in Scripture as God’s authoritative and infallible revelation, and in the Christian community as an expression and vehicle of God’s redemptive work in this world. The university follows these principles in its practice of academic freedom: Lecturers are entitled to the rights and privileges and bear the obligations, of academic freedom in the performance of their duties. Specifically, lecturers are free to pursue truth and knowledge within their disciplines in the classroom, in their research and writings, and in other public statements in their field of professional competence. At all times lecturers should strive for accuracy, exercise appropriate restraint, and show respect for the opinions of others. Lecturers are entitled to freedom in the classroom in discussing their subject. Lecturers should be careful not to introduce into their teaching controversial matter which has no relation to the subject. While lecturers are members of the global community, as scholars and members of the LAPU community, lecturers should remain cognizant that the public will form perceptions of their profession and their institution by their utterances. In the practice of the academic vocation, complaints against lecturers may be generated. Lecturers shall be protected from any request to retract or modify their research, publication, or teaching merely because a complaint has been received. Only complaints alleging lecturers’ violations of professional standards of the discipline or of advocating positions incompatible with the central commitments of LAPU as a Christian university shall be considered, and then only when the evidence supporting the allegation is more substantial than a rumor, inference, or hearsay. In the event that a lecturer believes his or her academic freedom has been unduly restricted, he or she may pursue resolution of this issue through the existing lecturer grievance procedure as articulated in the Academic Handbook. Apply Today The online application is free and only takes a few minutes. Get Started Get in Touch We’d love to hear from you. We’re here to help. CONTACT US

Jacqueline Vara teaches Humanities and Liberal Studies / Education at LAPU. A PhD-holding Spanish professor, she encourages students in their God-given purpose. Humanities, Liberal Studies / Education Jacqueline Vara Education: PhD, Biola University; MS Counseling (MFCC), California State University, Fullerton Professional Experience: Spanish Lecturer; Spanish Adjunct Professor; Spanish teacher; Academic-Matriculation Counselor in Higher Education; Vice-President & Executive Director of a non-profit organization. Courses Taught SPAN 101, SPAN 102 My Passion: I enjoy partnering and encouraging students in learning and to live out their God-given life purpose. Hobbies: Dedicated to serving LAPU students and serving the community as an advocate for homeless women, children, and families; spending time with family; avid reader.

Discover how your life story connects with God’s greater plan at Los Angeles Pacific University. Explore videos, personal testimonies, and reflections on faith and learning. Our Story. God’s Story. Connecting Our Story with God’s Story All of us have a unique story — our collection of life experiences, passions, and goals. But if God is the ultimate author of our story, what’s our part? Explore the resources below on how your story connects to God’s story. LISTEN Dana Wheeldon Dana Wheeldon, Applied Psychology major, shares how she has experienced her story being integrated into God’s story. WATCH Finding Alignment LAPU Assistant Dean Craig Brewer shares how his story aligns with God’s story. Read Dr. Brant Himes reflects on the implications of connecting our educational journeys to the greater plan of God for our lives. Read his essay here. Financial aid counselor, Kris Uppendahl, shares a devotional about the power and significance of God’s story for all of humanity. Read the devotion here. We asked our students to share how their story connects with God’s story. Read their inspiring stories here. Apply Today The online application is free and only takes a few minutes. Get Started Get in Touch We’d love to hear from you. We’re here to help. CONTACT US

Roberto Rodriguez Baez teaches Health Sciences at LAPU. A DHSc-holding physician and former general surgeon with deep expertise in pathophysiology. Health Sciences Roberto Rodriguez Baez Education: DHSc, A. T. Still University of Health Sciences; MS, New York Chiropractic College; MD, Higher Institute of Medical Sciences Professional Experience: Visiting Professor of Advanced Pathophysiology, Chamberlain University; Professor, Team Leader, and Subject Matter Expert, University of New England; Professor and Subject Matter Expert, Southern New Hampshire University. I practiced as a General Surgeon for almost 15 years and have spent over 26 years teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels in online, hybrid, and face-to-face teaching environments. As a Subject Matter Expert, I have created the content of over 15 courses currently used in regional accredited universities and colleges. Courses Taught BIO 230, BIO 235, BIO 240, MPH 650 My Passion: I love practicing and teaching medical and health sciences. Helping students to become future successful healthcare practitioners to support, cure, and change people’s lives is my goal. I enjoy showing people the way to meet God from a scientific point of view. Hobbies: Enjoying with family and friends, reading, watching movies

Discover how faith, life, and learning intersect to bring hope at Los Angeles Pacific University. Explore our commitment to Christian values, personal growth, and academic success. The Realization of Hope How Hope Relates to Faith, Life, & Learning The LAPU community’s Commitment to Faith, Life, and Learning is how the university’s Christian Worldview (including its mission, vision, and core values) leads to the realization of hope. LAPU’s Christian worldview — as expressed in our mission, vision, and core values — permeates the university and guides our: development of programs delivered in the context of faith; selection of faculty who teach and serve from a Christian worldview; establishment of an institutional culture that seeks to honor God in our actions; enrollment of students from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and worldviews. The realization of hope includes graduating from a program, personal growth, gainful employment, community engagement, and spiritual growth. WATCH “Learning is an act of hope” Watch as LAPU instructor, Dr. Brant Himes, shares how learning creates hope for the future and all that God has in store for our lives. LISTEN Leaning on hope Listen to an interview with LAPU student Christina Ranney who talks about leaning on hope for her goals and future to overcome obstacles. LISTEN Your personal story LAPU Enrollment Counselor, Zinat Heredia, shares a devotional about the power of building hope through your personal story. Read Read this article as Dr. Robert Carter explains how Faith, Life, and Learning are expressed in the Master of Public Heath program. Apply Today The online application is free and only takes a few minutes. Get Started Get in Touch We’d love to hear from you. We’re here to help. CONTACT US

Meet Rylee Ellis, Success Coach at LAPU, supporting students with academic planning, advising, and encouragement from their first class to graduation. Rylee Ellis Success Coach

Daniel Terrones serves as Associate Vice President of Information Technology at Los Angeles Pacific University, helping lead LAPU's tech strategy. Daniel Terrones Associate Vice President, Information Technology

Explore LAPU's commitment to academic excellence with comprehensive assessment data, including annual learning reports and program reviews. Learn more today! Assessment Data Back To IR Home Student Success Data Student Demographics And Enrollment LAPU is committed to a rigorous learning assessment process that includes both the annual review of two or more program learning outcomes (PLOs) for each academic program, reviewing all the PLOs for each program every three years; and a periodic comprehensive program review of all programs on a six-year cycle. Annual Learning Reports Annual Learning Reports are produced for each program once the program has been fully developed and all of the courses have been offered. These reports are produced by faculty and submitted to the Educational Effectiveness Committee (EEC) for review. The action plans identified in the report drive curriculum revisions for the next fiscal year. The following reports have been produced and approved by the EEC over the past several years. Undergraduate: AA PLO Report Summary 2022 AA PLO Report Summary 2021 AA PLO Report Summary 2020 AS in Health Sciences PLO Report Summary 2025 AS in Health Sciences PLO Report Summary 2024 AS in Health Sciences PLO Report Summary 2023 AS in Health Sciences PLO Report Summary 2022 BA in Applied Psychology PLO Report Summary 2023 BA in Applied Psychology PLO Report Summary 2022 BA in Applied Psychology PLO Report Summary 2021 Page 1 of 1 Graduate: MA in Leadership and Organizational Studies PLO Report Summary 2020 MA in Organizational Leadership PLO Report Summary 2025 MA in Organizational Leadership PLO Report Summary 2024 MA in Organizational Leadership PLO Report Summary 2023 MA in Organizational Leadership PLO Report Summary 2022 MA in Organizational Leadership PLO Report Summary 2021 MA in Psychology PLO Report Summary 2024 MA in Psychology PLO Report Summary 2023 MA in Psychology PLO Report Summary 2022 MA in Psychology PLO Report Summary 2020 Page 1 of 1 Comprehensive Program Reviews LAPU commenced operations in 2011 with an Associate of Arts degree and a Bachelor of Arts in Management degree. The first comprehensive program reviews were conducted in 2017 for these two programs. Comprehensive program reviews are scheduled for all of LAPU’s programs on a six-year cycle. As these are completed, additional executive summary reports will be added below. Associate of Science in Health Sciences Program Review Executive Summary 2021 Bachelor in Interdisciplinary Studies Program Review Executive Summary 2023 Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology Program Review Executive Summary 2020 Bachelor of Arts in Leadership Program Review, 2019 Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Program Review Executive Summary 2019 Bachelor of Business Administration Program Review Executive Summary 2023 Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Program Review Executive Summary 2021 Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Program Review Executive Summary 2024 Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Program Review Executive Summary 2018 Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Program Review Executive Summary 2023 Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership Program Review Executive Summary 2020 BS in Supply Chain Management Program Review Executive Summary 2025 Master of Arts in Leadership and Organizational Studies Program Review Executive Summary 2018 Master of Arts in Psychology Program Review Executive Summary 2021 Master of Business Administration Program Review Executive Summary 2024 Master of Public Health Program Review Executive Summary 2022 Apply Today The online application is free and only takes a few minutes. Get Started Get in Touch We’d love to hear from you. We’re here to help. CONTACT US

Explore exclusive benefits for LAPU alumni, including career services, tuition discounts, and professional certificates. Stay connected and access valuable resources for lifelong success. Alumni Connection and Community Benefits As an alum of L.A. Pacific, you’ve earned lifelong access to career resources and communication channels that allow you to network, explore opportunities, and stay in touch with the university. Congratulations again on your achievements! LAPU Alumni Association Membership Join the LAPU Alumni Facebook group Join the LAPU Alumni LinkedIn group Career Services Use your LAPU Gmail account to visit the online Career Center hub for resources Resources include: Robust job board Online profile Resume builder Mock Interviews and More! LAPU Email Address & Storage As an alum, you maintain access to your LAPU Gmail account. Emails ending with .edu can open up many opportunities for educational discounts. Additionally, you keep 100GB of virtual storage for your personal use through the account. Need help logging in? Contact LAPU’s 24/7 Tech Support by calling 1-833-975-2640. Borrower Advocacy Information LAPU has teamed up with Student Connections to help you with your student loans. This service is completely FREE for you. Student Connections exists to help with the following: • Find your loan balance and monthly payment amount • Discuss available repayment plans • Explore options to reduce or delay your payments • Learn more about student federal loan grace periods and repayment timelines • Provide financial literacy support and education Visit https://my.studentconnections.com/ or talk to a Borrower Advocate for free at (866) 311-9450. Additionally, Student Connections may reach out regarding your student federal loan repayments. Alumni Verification Many car insurance companies including AAA will give their customers a discount on rates with proof of alumni status. We provide proof of alumni status free of charge. Just fill out the verification request form here . Alumni Tuition Discount Any alumni holding a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from Azusa Pacific University (main campus or University College) or Los Angeles Pacific University are eligible to receive a 10% tuition discount on all Master’s degree programs! (Applies to graduate-level courses only.) Contact an enrollment counselor Access to Google Professional Certificates LAPU Alumni have a limited offer to complete Google’s Data Analytics Certificate, Google’s Digital Marketing & E-Commerce Certificate, or Google’s Project Management Certificate. By completing this form , you will be given access to a course of your choice until December 2027. An email regarding your registration in the course will be sent within 1-2 business days. Additional Resources for You: Official Transcript Requests Shop The LAPU Store LAPU wants to celebrate your success! Share your story with us—how has attending LAPU impacted your life? What goals have you achieved, and where are you now in your journey? Let us know how your experience at LAPU has shaped your path and inspired your future! Tell us your LAPU story CONTACT AN ENROLLMENT COUNSELOR Apply Today The online application is free and only takes a few minutes. Get Started Get in Touch We’d love to hear from you. We’re here to help. CONTACT US

Learn about Title IX policies at Los Angeles Pacific University (LAPU), including compliance, reporting options, and grievance procedures. Access training, resources, and confidential support. TITLE IX Consumer Information LAPU is committed to providing a learning, working, and living environment that promotes personal integrity, civility, and mutual respect in an environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, which includes all forms of sexual misconduct. Sex discrimination violates an individual’s fundamental rights and personal dignity. LAPU considers sex discrimination in all its forms to be a serious offense. This policy refers to all forms of sex discrimination, including, but not limited to, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and sexual violence by employees, students, or third parties. “No person in the United States, shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance…” Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and its implementing regulation at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 (Title IX) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) prohibits discrimination based on gender in educational programs that receive federal financial assistance. Programs and activities that may be included are admissions, recruitment, financial aid, academic programs, athletics, housing, and employment. Title IX also protects men and women students from unlawful sexual harassment in school programs and activities. Under Title IX, discrimination on the basis of sex can include sexual harassment; unwelcomed sexual advances; or sexual violence, such as rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, and sexual coercion. View LAPU’s Title IX Grievance Policy and Procedures: Title IX Policy and Procedures Title IX Coordinator Lindsey Gonzales, M.A. Associate Vice President of Human Resources Phone: 626-268-0291 Email: lgonzales@lapu.edu Office location: 2100 E. Route 66, Suite 101, Glendora, CA 91740 Deputy Title IX Coordinators Annette Pringle Human Resources Manager Phone: 626-268-0269 Email: apringle@lapu.edu Office location: 2100 E. Route 66, Suite 101, Glendora, CA 91740 Gordon Jorgenson III, M.A. Assistant Dean Phone: 626-695-2132 Email: gjorgenson@lapu.edu Office location: 2100 E. Route 66, Suite 101, Glendora, CA 91740 For anonymous reporting of incidents, go to APUSafeReporting.com. Emma Cameron Accessible Education Manager | ADA/Section 504 Coordinator Phone: 626-495-2865 Email: accessibility@lapu.edu Fax: 626-263-1851 Reporting Options The University encourages anyone who has experienced or knows of Sex Discrimination to report the incident to the University. An individual may report Sex Discrimination to the University by contacting the following: Anonymous Reports The University will accept anonymous reports of Sex Discrimination. Reports may be filed anonymously using the online reporting form, APUSafeReporting (www.apusafereporting.com ) or by calling 1-626-334-2089. The University will likely be limited in its ability to investigate an anonymous report or take responsive action unless sufficient information is provided to enable the University to conduct a meaningful investigation. The individual making the report is encouraged to provide as much detailed information as possible. Confidential Resources: Confidential Employees and External Confidential Resources The University recognizes that some individuals may wish to keep their concerns confidential. Confidential communications are those communications which cannot be disclosed to another person, without the reporter’s consent, except under very limited circumstances such as allegations involving the physical abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect of a child (under the age of 18) or vulnerable adult or an imminent threat to the life of any person. Individuals who desire the details of Sex Discrimination to be kept confidential should speak with a medical professional, professional counselor, minister or other pastoral counselor, or trained victims’ advocate. Individuals that desire the details of the incident be kept confidential should contact any of the following confidential resources: Confidential Resource LAPU Chaplain, Dr. Reg Codrington, reg.codrington@lapu.edu Some confidential employees serve in multiple roles on campus. If seeking assistance of one of the confidential employees in their role as a confidential employee, please contact them through the office contact information listed above and make clear prior to disclosing any information that their assistance as a confidential employee is needed. Notice of Non-discrimination In accordance with applicable federal and state laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the “Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Amendments, the University does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship status, ancestry, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law applicable to the University, in its education programs and activities, in employment policies and practices, and all other areas of the University. As a faith-based institution, the University is exempted from certain laws and regulations concerning discrimination. The University maintains the right, with regard to employment, and other matters, to uphold and apply its religious beliefs related to, among other issues, marriage, sex (gender), gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual activity, pregnancy, and abortion. Sex discrimination is prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, a federal law that provides that: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” The University is required by Title IX and its regulations not to engage in sex discrimination in its education program or activity, including admissions and employment. Sex discrimination is conduct based upon an individual’s sex, including on the basis of sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity,[1] that excludes an individual from participation in, denies the individual the benefits of, or treats the individual less favorably in an education program or activity. Sex-Based Harassment is a form of sex discrimination. In accordance with Title IX and its regulations, the University’s Title IX Policy addresses the University’s prohibition of the following forms of sex discrimination: Non-Harassment Discrimination (Differential Treatment, Retaliation, and Failure to Provide a Student Reasonable Modifications for Pregnancy and Related Conditions) and Sex-Based Harassment (Quid Pro Quo Harassment, Hostile Environment Harassment, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, and Sexual Exploitation). The University prohibits unlawful sex discrimination in any form. The University will promptly and equitably respond to all reports of Sex Discrimination. To report information about conduct that may constitute Sex Discrimination or to make a complaint of Sex Discrimination, please contact the Title IX Coordinator. Questions or concerns about Title IX and/or Sex Discrimination, including Sex-Based Harassment, may be directed to the University’s Title IX Coordinator. [1] The University maintains the right with regard to employment to uphold and apply its religious beliefs related to sexual orientation and gender identity. Get Educated Members of the University are expected to comply with all laws and University policies, conducting themselves in ways that support a positive learning environment. LAPU has joined with many national institutions in implementing training to address this critical issue. This online training program is a requirement for every faculty and staff member. This training is also available for all students and are highly encouraged to get educated on this important topic. Click Here for Student Training Your username is your student email address. More information about Title IX training. Formal Grievance The U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is the division of the federal government charged with enforcing compliance with Title IX. Individuals experiencing any kind of harassment or discrimination also have the right to file a formal grievance with OCR: Office for Civil Rights (OCR) San Francisco Office U.S. Department of Education 50 Beale Street, Suite 7200 San Francisco, CA 94105-1813 Telephone: (415) 486-5555 Facsimile: (415) 486-5570 OCR.SanFrancisco@ed.gov http://www.ed.gov/ocr Regardless of the status of the respondent, the complainant should feel free to report violations of Title IX to any of the above individuals for investigation. The University will not tolerate retaliation against any individual who files a complaint under Title IX or who participates in an investigation of a complaint. Additional Resources Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) www.rainn.org 1-800-656-HOPE Project Sister Family Services www.projectsister.org 909-626-HELP TimelyCare-24/7 Mental Health Services for Students www.lapu.edu/sub-resources/timelycare/ Resource Advisor/Counseling Services for Employees www.resourceadvisorca.anthem.com 1-888-209-7840 Apply Today The online application is free and only takes a few minutes. Get Started Get in Touch We’d love to hear from you. We’re here to help. CONTACT US

Learn about the FAFSA Simplification Act and how it impacts federal student aid. Find out key changes, new requirements, and what students need to know at LAPU. FAFSA Simplification Act What’s Changing Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID Beginning with the 2024-25 FAFSA, all users/contributors must have an FSA ID and password to fill out the FAFSA, even those who don’t have a Social Security Number (SSN). Those without a SSN, however, cannot yet create an FSA ID. We expect this access to become available around the same time the FAFSA is released. Processing your FSA ID can take up to 5 business days, so we recommend creating it at least a week before you start your FAFSA. Contributors : A contributor refers to anyone who is required to provide information on a student’s FAFSA, including the student, the student’s spouse, a biological or adopted parent, or the parent’s spouse. Being a contributor does not imply responsibility for the student’s college costs. You, the student, will need the contributor’s name, date of birth, Social Security Number (SSN), and email address to invite them to complete the required portion of your FAFSA. Contributors will need to provide personal and financial information on their section of your FAFSA. They will be able to see and complete only their own specific section of your FAFSA. All contributors must provide consent to have their federal tax information transferred directly from the IRS to the FAFSA. If consent is not provided by all parties, you will not be eligible for federal financial aid. In previous years, transferring IRS data was optional; moving forward, it’s required. Which Parent to Use in Divorced/Separated Situations: If your parents are divorced or separated, the contributing parent(s) is the parent (and their spouse, if remarried) who provided the greater portion of your financial support during the 12 months immediately prior to filing the FAFSA. It no longer will default to the parent you primarily lived with during the past 12 months. Family Size and Number in College: The number of people in your family will be automatically pulled in from your federal tax information. The number of family members in college will still be asked on the FAFSA, but it will be excluded from the federal, state, and institutional financial aid calculation. Small Business and Farm Assets: The net worth of any small business and/or farm assets must be included on the FAFSA. Remember, net worth = asset value – asset debt. Terminology: EFC > SAI The final figure calculated by the FAFSA will no longer be called the Expected Family Contribution (EFC). Rather, it will be called the Student Aid Index (SAI) to more accurately describe how that number is used to determine financial aid eligibility. Student Aid Report (SAR) > FAFSA Submission Summary Similarly, the SAR, which is the confirmation of what’s been submitted, will now be referred to as the FAFSA Submission Summary.