Students seeking financial aid may apply for the following Federal programs:
1. Federal Pell Grants;
2. Federal Stafford Loan; and
3. Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan.
To receive Federal financial aid, a student must:
1. Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen;
2. Be registered with Selective Service (if required);
3. Be admitted to the University seeking a degree or certificate;
4. Not owe a refund on a Federal grant or be in default on a Federal educational loan;
5. Be meeting Standards of Satisfactory Progress;
6. Be enrolled at least half-time (6 units undergraduate/4 units master's); and
7. Not be convicted of drug distribution or possession or be incarcerated.
Students holding an "F" or "J" Visa or I-688A, I-688B and I-797 Visas are not eligible for Federal aid. They may be eligible for non Title IV, alternative loan programs from private lenders. All admission requirements must be satisfied before financial aid funds may be disbursed to the student.
To request for a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) students should call the Financial Aid Office at (323) 731-2383 or write to: Pacific States University, Financial Aid Office, 1516 S. Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90006, USA.
PSU Student Financial Assistance Program
The University offers financial assistance to entering students based upon the evaluation of the admissions application. This assistance is applied to the first two quarters of enrollment. The maximum granted is $2,000 of tuition applied over the first two quarters. It is within the discretion of Administration to determine the number of request granted and the amounts of financial aid distributed each quarter.
Criteria Considered:
- Full-Time Enrollment Student:
Undergraduate, 3 courses
Graduate, 2 courses - Grade Point Average
- TOEFL score
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Students Personal Statement: Why studing at PSU will help me meet my future goals.
Loan Responsibilities
Any agency or organization which grants loans will indicate the terms and amount of that loan. Students are responsible for their loans and for repaying the loan amount plus any interest.