Apply for Financial Aid

How to Apply

We encourage all prospective students to apply for financial aid, regardless of their financial circumstances.

  • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA). Pacific Oaks College’s school code is 001255.
  • Complete and e-sign Stafford Master Promissory Note if receiving Federal Financial Aid.
  • Complete Entrance Counseling if receiving Federal Financial Aid.
  • Provide Documents Requested by Pacific Oaks College. Once Pacific Oaks College receives your FAFSA or CADAA data and you have been offered admission, we will notify you of any documents needed before processing your award letter.
  • Review and return the Estimated Award Letter.
  • Federal Financial Aid will be posted to your account within 14 calendar days from the start of the semester. State Financial Aid is reviewed after the add/drop period each semester.
  • Financial Aid FAQs

Financial Aid Forms

Exit Counseling

As a federal requirement, students separating from Pacific Oaks College and who received federal student loans must complete the Exit Counseling. Official transcripts and diplomas may not be issued until the exit loan counseling has been completed.

Financial Aid Distributions

Effective for students starting a new semester Summer I, 2021 term or later, financial aid recipients enrolled in an Online program or School of Education program will now receive their full financial aid disbursement and full stipend (when applicable) at the beginning of each semester. 

Financial aid and stipends (when applicable) will be disbursed every-other term, so students no longer need to wait for two separate distributions. Students with applicable credit balances will now receive a single stipend at the beginning of a semester that will cover two online terms. Therefore, it will be critical for students to budget accordingly to ensure sufficient funds are available to cover both online terms in a semester.

Students enrolled in an Online or School of Education program starting a new semester on or after Summer 2, 2021 term can request only one voucher amount to purchase books and supplies to cover both online terms. The book voucher opens four weeks before the beginning of term and closes two weeks after the start of term (the second Friday after the beginning of term).​ Any unused portion of a book voucher amount will be credited back to a student’s account within 30 days after expiration.
>> Request a Bookstore Vouche​r​

Student Employment Eligibility Form (SEEF)

You can apply for Federal Work Study using the:
>> ​SEEF Fo​rm

If you have any questions, please reach out to our office: