Types of Financial Assistance
Scholarships
- National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program (requires service exchange upon licensure)
- PA Foundation Scholarships
- Military Scholarships:
http://www.goarmy.com/amedd/education/graduate-health-care-education.html
https://navypa.com/navy-pa-info/student-info-and-pa-programs
Loans
Federal loans are available to students up to the full cost of attendance.
Typically graduate students are eligible for $20,500.00 annually in a Stafford Unsubsidized Loan without additional application criteria aside from the FAFSA. Graduate students will be offered a Graduate PLUS loan up to the total cost of attendance. However, the Graduate PLUS loan approval is subject to credit review.
The 27 month program will be divided into 3 years of financial aid eligibility.
Aid Year #1 | Aid Year #2 | Aid Year #3 |
Spring 2017 | Summer 2017 /18 units | Summer 2018/clinical |
Fall 2017/18units | Fall 2018/clinical | |
Spring 2018/clinical | Spring 2019/clinical | |
For more information on loans, please review the following:
- Grad PLUS Loan Information
- Loan Entrance Counseling and MPN
- Loan Repayment
- Loan Exit Counseling
- Pacific's Student Loan Code of Conduct
Disbursement & Refund
Loan proceeds will be deposited in your student account at the beginning of each term Check your account periodically to see if your loans have been disbursed: Go to students.pulse.pacific.edu, click on insidePacific and sign in, locate manage your account and click on the link, and select recent payments and credits. If you borrow to help cover other expenses you will be sent a credit refund. Your refund may be sent via paper check or direct deposit. Questions about the refund process should be directed to Student Accounts. (209)946-2517 or studentaccounts@pacific.edu Your financial aid file must be complete before financial aid funds can be disbursed. (Accept loans, Entrance Counseling Session, Promissory Note)
Private Loans
Students may choose to arrange financing through a private loan program to supplement their University Financial Aid. Professional students with good credit histories or no credit history may usually borrow on their own. Larger amount or more favorable terms may be available if the student applies with a creditworthy co-signer. Ordinarily, the borrower or a co-borrower must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Information about private loan programs is available on the Internet. There are also online tools to help you compare private loan options.
- Private Loan Options:
http://www.elmselect.com/link/query?schoolid=307
Credit Checks
If you think you may wish to apply for a private loan, it is advisable to obtain a copy of your credit report now to ensure it is accurate. The major national credit reporting agencies are:
- Trans Union (1-800-888-4213)
- Equifax (1-800-997-2493)
- Experian (1-888-397-3742).