Our financial aid webinars provide key information and a chance to ask questions, making them a must-watch for anyone looking to learn more about the financial aid process at Pacific. Webinars are led by Kaitlyn Goslinga, Pacific's senior assistant director of financial aid, who has a gift for making complex topics easy to understand. Watch her step-by-step walkthrough of the 2026-27 FAFSA to see what we mean!
Read and Understand your Financial Aid Offer Notice
Monday, March 9, 2026 | 6 PM PDT
Pull up your financial aid notice and join us for an in-depth overview from the top of the letter to the bottom. This webinar will begin with helping you understand the various financial aid opportunities available and end with a discussion of costs to plan for compared to your aid offer. Even if you have not received your aid offer yet, please join us to help prepare you when you receive it.
Manage your Investment in Pacific
Monday, March 16, 2026 | 6 PM PDT
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.
Understand and Apply for Student Loans
Monday, March 30, 2026 | 6 PM PDT
So you need a student loan? Even if you are not sure if you plan to borrow, please join us to learn more about federal student and parent loan options including how interest accrues and the flexible repayment plans available. We 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!
These on-demand sessions presented by the Office of Financial Aid will help shed light on the financial aid process at Pacific for undergraduate and graduate students.
Five Steps of Financial Aid: Dec. 9, 2025
Watch this on-demand session from Pacific's Office of Financial Aid to learn about the five main steps of financial aid and identify what step you are in and the action items you need to take as you progress through the steps.
Financial Aid at Pacific: Dec. 2, 2025
Watch this on-demand session from Pacific's Office of Financial Aid to learn about the financial options Pacific offers and the steps to take to be considered for financial aid.
2026-27 Live FAFSA Demo: Nov. 24, 2025
Watch this on-demand session from Pacific's Office of Financial Aid for a step-by-step demo of the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Graduate Financial Aid 101: Nov. 6, 2025
Watch this on-demand session from Pacific’s Office of Financial Aid for a clear overview of the financial aid process for graduate students. Learn about how to apply for financial aid, understand graduate school costs, explore federal loan options, and discover additional resources to help fund your education.
Get step-by-step guidance on financial aid at University of the Pacific. This video series covers FAFSA, scholarships, grants, student and parent loans, how to read your offer and tips to manage out-of-pocket costs. Designed for students and families, these videos make it easier to understand your options and confidently plan for college.
