Financial Assistance
Pepperdine University 2011-12 FInancial Assistance Process
FOR RETURNING STUDENTS ONLY
FAFSA:
Complete the 2011-12 FAFSA via the internet at www.fafsa.gov. The priority deadline is February 15. If you lost your Personal Identification Number (PIN) go to www.pin.ed.gov to retrieve it. If you have any questions about the progress of your application, please call FAFSA directly at (800) 433-3243 or (319) 337-5655.
This section is only for those students selected for Verification.
(You will be notified via your Student Aid Report (SAR) if you are selected for verification, after your FAFSA is complete.)
If you are selected for verification for the 2011-2012 academic year, you are required to submit the following documents:
- Signed copies of your and your parent(s) or spouse's 2010 federal tax returns first two pages only, including schedule C and W-2s, if applicable. If you cannot and will not file your federal tax return until after April 15, please submit a copy of your extension request, form 4868.
- Complete the 2011-2012 Verification Worksheet, which can be found in your "To Do List."
- Federal and state aid will not be processed or disbursed until Verification documents are submitted and processed.
Priority Deadline is April 15 for submitting your Verification documents.
Please note important information below:
- Your federal and state aid will not be awarded until your Verification documents are complete
- Your prompt response is required if additional documentation is necessary. Failure to complete verification may result in cancellation of your federal aid and state aid.
- Submit your verification documents as soon as possible, but not later than October 15.
- Any changes in your financial assistance due to Verification will be updated on WaveNet.
Other forms/documentation that may be required include:
- Income and Expense Statement
- Federal Tax Transcript (complete form 4506-T)
- Divorce decree or Legal separation documents
Failure to submit all required verification documents by the priority deadline may cause delays or cancellation of disbursement of federal and state financial assistance. Finance charges accrue daily on past due balances. If financial assistance is delayed or cancelled it is the students/parents responsibility to find other resources to pay all charges prior to the due date in order to avoid finance charges.