Are you an admitted student or parent with questions about financial aid, or would you just like to learn more? Join us for Financial Aid Wednesdays, where you’ll learn about managing the investment in Pacific, reading and understanding your award letter, loans and other topics that directly apply to admitted students. There also will be a live Q&A during each webinar to get your questions answered. You can register for all webinars here.
How to Appeal a Change in Your Financial Circumstances
March 3 | 6-7 p.m.
Life can often throw us financial curve balls, and the financial aid team is here to help guide you when your current finances don’t reflect what is listed on the FAFSA. Please join Assistant Director of Financial Aid Kaitlyn Goslinga as she covers the types of changes to financial aid that can be considered, the process of applying for an appeal and typical documentation requirements. Register here.
How to Read and Understand Your Financial Aid Offer Letter
March 17 | 6-7 p.m.
Admitted students, pull up your digital offer letter and join Assistant Director of Financial Aid Kaitlyn Goslinga for an in-depth overview from the top of the letter to the bottom! This webinar will begin with helping you understand what costs to plan for and end with the various financial aid opportunities available to apply toward those costs. Register here.
How to Understand and Apply for Student Loans
March 24 | 6-7 p.m.
So, you need a student loan? Even if you are not sure if you plan to borrow, please join Assistant Director of Financial Aid Kaitlyn Goslinga to learn more about federal student and parent loan options, including how interest accrues and the flexible repayment plans available. She will also provide you with all of the steps needed to have the loan funds applied to your balance. The idea of borrowing student loans can be a bit scary, but we are here to show you how they can be a helpful resource in keeping college costs down! Register here.
How to Complete Verification Requirements
March 31 | 6-7 p.m.
If you have received a notice that your file was selected for federal income verification, this webinar is for you! This discussion will include how applicants are selected, the process and timelines, and potential outcomes. We will also provide you with a step-by-step review of how to navigate our Verify my FAFSA portal and submit your documents safely and securely. Register here.
How to Manage Your Investment in Pacific
April 7 | 6-7 p.m.
We certainly recognize how important of an investment you are making in your education and ultimately for your future! Join this webinar for an in-depth review of the financial aid timeline and ways to provide you more flexibility in making tuition payments, including payment plans, additional loan resources, on-campus employment and future scholarship opportunities. Register here.
How to Read and Understand Your Financial Aid Offer Letter, Continued
April 21 | 6-7 p.m.
Admitted students, pull up your digital offer letter and join Assistant Director of Financial Aid Kaitlyn Goslinga for an in-depth overview from the top of the letter to the bottom! This webinar will begin with helping you understand what costs to plan for and end with the various financial aid opportunities available to apply toward those costs. Register here.
How to Keep Your Financial Aid
May 5 | 6-7 p.m.
Now that you have received your financial aid, here is what you need to do to keep it! Join Assistant Director of Financial Aid Kaitlyn Goslinga for a review of our Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy and other scenarios to help you prepare to renew your financial aid from year to year. Register here.