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:

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:

Peng Wen - North Fresno Center and Visalia Center

Randy Wallace - Bakersfield Center

Fresno Pacific University welcomes all international students who meet academic and financial requirements for admission. International students eligibility must be determined through the International Programs and Services Office (IPSO), and then your information will be forwarded to the Graduate Admissions Office.

What graduate programs are offered?

With more than 20 master's degrees offered, Fresno Pacific University has much to offer. View a full list of graduate programs.

Leadership education should be experiential. At Fresno Pacific, we believe that the best way to educate and create new leaders is to immerse them in a learning experience. We want students to do more than learn theories; we want students to test them.

As an adult student in the degree completion, graduate or seminary program, Career Services recognizes that you are unique. You are not beginning the career development process but are somewhere in the middle. Résumés, cover letters and interviews are not new to you, but you still may have questions: "What kind of job is right for me?" "What types of careers can I enter with my degree?" "How do I go about finding a job in a new field?"

Fresno Pacific University offers the following degrees, credentials and continuing education courses fully online.

*Students enrolling in online courses are responsible to meet system requirements.

Continuing Education Courses

The Center for Professional Development offers a variety of independent study courses to help meet the ever-increasing demand for professional growth for K-12 educators.

The Visalia Center offers a wide range of programs at convenient times.

School of Business

• Global MBA
• Leadership Studies

School of Education

• Administrative Services
• Curriculum & Teaching
• Educational Technology