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FPU Private Scholarships

Alumni, parents, friends, businesses and foundations have generously provided a special set of scholarships available to students attending Fresno Pacific. Several of these scholarships are reserved for degree completion students. A separate application is required. View our FPU private scholarship site.

Fresno Pacific University offers a variety of federal, state and private financial aid programs to assist students who would benefit from an education but need financial aid. Such students are encouraged to apply for assistance. More than 97 percent of FPU students receive financial assistance in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and many on-campus employment opportunities.

There are three types of loans available to assist with educational costs for graduate students. Both the Direct Loan and the PLUS Loan are federal loans processed by the U.S. Department of Education.

Direct Loans

Direct Loans for graduate students are unsubsidized. These are non-need based loans. For unsubsidized loans, interest begins to accumulate at the point of disbursement. 

The process:

Loans are a type of financial aid that must be repaid. Loan funds are intended to assist a student in educational expenses only. A student should consider their future loan debt and ability to repay before committing to borrow. Please read the information on loan repayment and calculations and on debt management to learn more.

We've compiled a list of commonly asked questions about Direct Loans. If you have additional questions, please contact your financial aid counselor.

I have never borrowed a Direct Loan at FPU before. How do I apply?

First time borrowers at FPU are required to follow these steps to apply for Direct Loans:

There are three types of loans available to assist with educational costs for degree completion students. Both the Direct Loan and the PLUS Loan are federal loans processed by the U.S. Department of Education.

Can I get financial aid?

All students who are eligible and demonstrate financial need can receive financial aid. Currently, 98% of the undergrad population at FPU receives some type of financial aid through scholarships, grants and loans. Each student's financial aid award package is unique and is based on factors such as need and GPA. Contact your financial aid counselor for more information.

The financial aid process can seem overwhelming, so we've made it easy for you to see exactly what you need to do to apply for financial aid at FPU: