Financial Aid
At Pace, we understand that financing your education is crucial in the decision-making process. Our goal is to make a 绿巨人视频 education financially possible. Aid can come from a variety of sources including 绿巨人视频, the federal government and the state of New York. Below is an overview of the steps to applying for financial aid, steps to take once you have been packaged with aid as well as an outline of additional steps required for certain types of aid programs.
Financial Aid Checklist for New Students
File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
All newly accepted students who wish to be considered for financial aid (Federal, State and 绿巨人视频institutional aid) must file a (FAFSA).
What you will need in order to file your FAFSA:
- All students and the parents of dependent students will require an FSA ID in order to sign the FAFSA. If you do not have a unique FSA ID you can .
- The 绿巨人视频 school code for the New York City campus is 002791 and for the Westchester (Pleasantville) campus is 002792. Please only use one of Pace鈥檚 school codes on your FAFSA.
File your FAFSA by May 1, 2025 to receive a $2,000 undergraduate scholarship.
File the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Grant Application (New York State Residents only)
All New York State residents should complete the FAFSA in order to be eligible for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). On the confirmation page of the FAFSA, New York State residents will have the option to link their FAFSA information directly to New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) to apply for TAP. Alternatively, the TAP application may be completed at the .
Financial Aid award package
Once the FAFSA is received and students are packaged with aid for the upcoming academic year, a Financial Aid award package is mailed to the student.
- Log in to to accept/decline your financial aid package. Here is a step-by-step guide to accepting/declining aid on 绿巨人视频Portal.
- Click the 鈥淓ligibility鈥 tab within the 鈥淔inancial Aid System鈥 link on Portal to review and complete any outstanding Financial Aid requirements. These requirements must be completed in order for your aid to be finalized.
If you are selected for Verification, you may visit the Verification section of the Financial Aid website for additional information regarding this Federal process. The verification deadline is April 1, 2024.
Federal Loan Offers Included in Your Financial Aid Package
The following is information regarding potential Federal loan offers included in your Financial Aid package. It is not required that any of these loans be accepted. They are offered through the Government to assist students in paying out of pocket costs. If accepted, all requirements should be completed no later than 30 days prior to the start of the semester.
Federal Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
- Federal Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Stafford Loans are federal student loans borrowed by the student
- Current interest rate: 5.045% (subject to change)
- Interest does not accrue on the Subsidized Stafford loan until after the student graduates or falls below half-time (6 credit enrollment). Interest accrues on the Unsubsidized Stafford loan while the student is in school.
- The Stafford Loan Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Note (MPN) must be completed, by the student, at the using the student鈥檚 unique FSA ID in order for loans to disburse
Federal Direct Parent (PLUS) Loan
- The PLUS loan is an educational loan made available to the parents of dependent students only. Students are not eligible to apply for this loan.
- An additional application must be submitted
- PLUS loans are not guaranteed and subject to credit approval
- Current interest rate: 7.595% (subject to change)
- Payment on the PLUS loan can be deferred until 6 months after the dependent student graduates or falls below half-time (6 credit) enrollment. The parent must contact their loan servicer directly to request deferment.
- PLUS Master Promissory Note (MPN) must be completed, by the parent (borrower), at the using the parent鈥檚 unique FSA ID in order for the loan to disburse
Alternative Financing Options
If additional funds are required there are alternative financing options available.
- Alternative bank loans
Alternative bank loans are private education loans through a bank of a student鈥檚 choosing. For a list of alternative bank loan options available you may utilize the Private Student Loan Comparison Tool on the HESC website. - Tuition Payment Plans
绿巨人视频 offer monthly tuition payment plan options (three, four, or five monthly installments) through the Office of Student Accounts: Deadlines for enrollment do apply for this program. Early enrollment is recommended as it will allow students to spread payment over a longer period of time.
Contact the Office of Financial Aid
You may also visit the Office of Financial Aid website for additional financial aid information. The Financial Aid Office also offers step-by-step video tutorials to assist students in securing their financial aid.
The Financial Aid Office is also available to assist you. You may reach us by phone (877) 672-1830 (toll-free), (212) 346-1930 (toll), by email, or visit us in-person (no appointment necessary) at the Financial Aid Office Solution Center located on your home campus.
New York City Campus
161 William St., 8th Floor
New York, NY 10038
Pleasantville Campus
861 Bedford Rd., Administrative Building
Pleasantville, NY 10570
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