The Financial Aid Office at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School is committed to assisting
students to explore and understand all the financial aid options that are available
to help you manage your financial planning and ensure that you are able to achieve
your educational goals. We extend financial aid through merit scholarships, need-based
grants, and student loans, to meet the various needs and circumstances of our students.
We are here to answer questions for current and prospective students in person or
by phone. Schedule a consultation to learn more about how to finance your education
at PGBS.
Please reference the chart below to determine which FAFSA academic year to complete based on your desired start, continue, or return date:
| Start |
Term |
FAFSA Year |
| August 2024 |
Fall 2024 |
2024-2025 |
| January 2025 |
Spring 2025 |
2024-2025 |
| May 2025 |
Summer 2025 |
2024-2025 |
The Office of Financial Aid at the Pepperdine University Graziadio Business School
is committed to providing excellent financial aid packages for its students. Learn
more about the scholarships, grants, and financing options we offer to students of
all income levels.
To apply for most financial aid—including federal and state student grants and loans—you’ll
need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Although this
financial aid form may seem complex, our financial aid staff are available to help
you every step of the way.
The cost of attendance reflects the amount of money a typical student is projected
to need for school-related expenses during the academic year. We want to be transparent
about what college costs. So our estimate includes food, accommodation, transport,
books and supplies, as well as tuition and fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of financial aid am I eligible to receive?
All students will be considered for merit scholarships based on every aspect such
as academic achievements, work experience, leadership skills and other factors that
can inform us of your strength. You do not need to submit a separate application,
awards are given at the time of admittance to the program. Students are encouraged
to submit FAFSA to be considered for federal loans. Students who are interested in
BSM program should also submit FAFSA to be considered for federal and state grants.
How do I apply for FAFSA?
Visit www.fafsa.gov to apply for financial aid. FSA ID is needed in order to submit FAFSA, visit www.fsaid.ed.gov
to create your FSA ID. Pepperdine University’s school code is 001264.
What are my costs? What is the difference between the cost of attendance and tuition?
Tuition and fees are the actual charges on your account. COA (Cost of Attendance)
is an estimated dollar amount of how much you will likely need in order to attend
Pepperdine Graziadio Business School. This number serves as a guide for students who
need to borrow extra loans more than the tuition and fees charges, as your total financial
aid cannot exceed the COA.
When can I find out about my financial aid eligibility?
All admitted students are considered for a merit-based scholarship and are informed
of any award upon acceptance. FAFSA takes about 1-2 weeks for processing, so you will
be notified within 1-2 weeks after submitting FAFSA or after being accepted to the
program, whichever comes first.
How do the loans work?
Please visit Types of Aid to learn the details about loan programs.
What is my next step in order to apply for loans?
Federal loans: if you have submitted your FAFSA, the Financial Aid Office will package
your loans into your financial aid award. You need to accept your loans via WaveNet
if you want to borrow loans. Once you accept, we will send out your record to DOE
to check your eligibility for the Graduate PLUS loan as it requires credit approval.
Meanwhile, you can visit studentaid.gov to complete loan requirements:
- Subsidized and Unsubsidized Direct Loans: Entrance Counseling and MPN
- Grad PLUS: Grad PLUS Counseling and PMPN
Private loans: visit FastChoice to apply. Make sure you compare terms and conditions for each lender, as you want
to choose the best option for you.
Do I have any other payment options other than loans?
Pepperdine Graziadio Business School offers a monthly payment plan option, your term
balance can be divided into two or three payments. Please visit Student Accounts to learn more about payment options and tuition due dates.
My FAFSA information does not reflect my current financial situation.
For graduate students, change in financial situation does not change federal aid eligibility.
Undergraduate students should contact the Financial Aid Office to find out if the
student is eligible for additional grants from federal and/or state.
I am an international student. What are my funding options?
International students may be qualified for private loans. MPower and Prodigy are
the lenders who offer private loans without a co-signer requirement. Please visit
our FastChoice website to learn more about private loan options.
