Student Finance

Applying for Financial Aid

Financial Aid Application


Financial Aid Application 08-09
A basic application required by PUC in order to receive any financial aid (need or merit based)

First Step: FAFSA

To begin the financial aid process, complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The FAFSA includes necessary information for the U.S. Department of Education to determine your expected family contribution. Your FAFSA processor then transmits your information to the colleges you select and sends you a Student Aid Report (SAR) to review for accuracy. Additional information may be requested by PUC.

Pacific Union College 6-digit federal school code: 001258

Financial Aid Eligibility

Along with filing appropriate application documents, to be eligible for financial aid
you must:

  • be a citizen or permanent U.S. resident
  • demonstrate financial need through the application process
  • register for at least 12 credit hours
  • maintain satisfactory academic progress
  • not be in default on a student loan
  • not owe a federal grant refund
  • be registered for Selective Service if required to do so
  • have no prior conviction for drug distribution or possession

Please keep us informed of changes in your financial circumstances or in the information you submitted on your applications.

Financial Aid Packets

We will provide for you a financial aid application packet containing all the documents you need. After you apply and submit the required documents, the information in your financial aid file will be verified. PUC performs this service for each financial aid applicant.

Following the eligibility verification process, you will receive a financial aid award packet containing:

  • financial check sheet
  • your award letter indicating your financial aid and scholarships
  • appropriate loan documents
  • lender choice list
  • payment agreement

Financial Aid for Study Abroad

Students considering enrolling in the Adventist College Abroad (ACA) program should consult with their financial counselor at the Student Financial Services office. Most scholar­ships and loan programs are available to students in the ACA program, especially those based on fund sources outside of PUC. Financial aid, scholarships, or loans funded by PUC are not avail­able to students in the ACA program. Educational scholarship assistance for denominational employees' dependents is available for all ACA programs.