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Selection Process

There are four components to qualify for the CIP scholarship. The CIP applications must be submitted by February 15th, 2012. Applicants must submit all other required materials by the stated deadlines.

UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC ADMISSION:
Students must complete an admission application and receive an offer of admission. Apply online at pacific.edu/apply. (You may not hear about your admission decision until after the deadline, so we encourage you to apply if you meet the other qualifications.)

FINANCIAL QUALIFICATION:
You must do the following:

  1. FAFSA:
    1. File the Free Application for the Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the federal processor on or before February 15, 2012. http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
  2. CAL GRANT:
    1. Freshmen - ask your high school counselor to send a Cal Grant GPA Verification Form to the California Student Aid Commission no later than March 2, 2012.
    2. Transfers - if you are not currently a recipient of a Cal A, B, or Cal Grant A CC Reserve award, ask your Delta Counselor to send a Cal Grant Verification Form to the California Student Aid Commission no later than March 2, 2012.
  3. Meet the financial eligibility requirements of the Federal TRIO program and demonstrate eligibility for and receive the Federal Pell Grant at Pacific.
  4. Submit all tax information and required documents to the Office of Financial Aid by May 1, 2012.

These forms are also available from high school counselors, your community college financial aid office, or the University of the Pacific Financial Aid Office. For detailed instructions, contact the Office of Financial Aid.

When you have satisfied these requirements, apply for the CIP Scholarship. CIP applications must be submitted by February 15th, 2012.

If you do not receive a scholarship through CIP, you may still be accepted to the University of the Pacific and receive other financial aid.