How to Apply for Financial Aid
Students in all degree programs are eligible to apply for federal financial aid.
The Financial Aid Office is committed to helping students and their families clearly understand and navigate the financial aid and payment process. We aim to provide the information you need in a way that is accessible, helpful, and easy to use whenever you need it.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSAยฎ) for the 2026โ2027 academic year is now available, with a priority deadline of March 15, 2026, for continuing students. Students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA as early as possible at studentaid.gov . Please remember that the FAFSA must be completed each year and no later than the last day of a studentโs enrollment within the academic year.
Important information:ย Students, parents, and borrowers are required to use an FSA ID, made up of a username and password, to access certain U.S. Department of Education websites. Your FSA ID is used to confirm your identity when accessing your financial aid information and electronically signing your federal student aid documents.
An FSA ID is a username and password that you must use to log in to certain U.S. Department of Education (ED) websites. Your FSA ID identifies you as someone who has the right to access your own personal information on ED websites such as the Free Application for Federal Student Aidย (FAFSAยฎ) at fafsa.ed.gov.
If you are a dependent student, your parent will need their own FSA ID to sign your FAFSA electronically.
Please note: Each FSA ID user must have a unique e-mail address.
STEPS TO APPLY
- Complete a FAFSA at fafsa.ed.gov
- Complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN)
- Complete the Entrance Counseling (EC)
- Complete an FA Certification form: this will become available once you are accepted in a program of study and your Campus Ivy credentials are sent to your Pacific College email.
FAFSA SCHOOL CODES BY CAMPUS:
- San Diego: 030277
- Chicago: E00983
- New York: E00911
Do You need Money for College or Career School? Be sure to review The Guide to Federal Student Aid.ย