Each year, FPU offers over $8 million in aid to help make our personal approach to a university education affordable. Along with institutional funds, FPU also offers several state and federal grants, as well as public and private scholarships and private and federal loans. We also offer tuition waivers for the immediate family members of FPU employees.

Listed below is a table of the various awards offered at FPU.

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.

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:

There are many other websites where you can find pertinent information about various topics within financial aid including scholarships, state and government programs, loan options and many other aspects of financial aid.

Below are some other websites packed with important financial aid information:

Federal Student Aid

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is the first step in the financial aid process.

Can I get financial aid?

All students who are eligible and demonstrate financial need can receive financial aid. Currently, 98% of the undergraduate 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.

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 98 percent of FPU students receive financial assistance in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and many on-campus employment opportunities.

Grants increase FPU's resources and help implement effective programs and collaborations that will aid in positioning Fresno Pacific University as the premier institution of higher learning in this part of the state and nation.

Contact:

Joan Minasian
Telephone: 559-453-2028
Fax: 559-453-2033

Related Resources

Policies and procedures

In order for the Office of Grants and Research to assist you in identifying possible external funding opportunities for your proposal program idea, please provide the information below.

Date of Request: //

Department:

Please list any specific funders that you know or have contact with.

List any other sources of funding (including existing budget, etc.).

What funding range would allow you to execute your program idea?
< $10,000 $10,00 - $50,000 $50,000 - $100,000 $100,000 - $200,000 > $200,000

Step I: Clearance

Discuss your ideas with your department chair/unit supervisor, the central point between you, other faculty in your department and the president. The initial discussion of ideas prevents duplication, wasted effort, and inadvertent conflict with institutional priorities.