You are here:
A university education doesn’t have to be a burden.
Finances are challenging, even outside of a college setting. We know that paying for higher education sometimes seems like an impossible task—but we are here to help you navigate the intricacies of financial aid, grants, loans, and scholarships. To find out more about the many exciting options available to make your degree more affordable, talk to one of our enrollment counselors, get connected with a financial counselor, or continue reading.
FAFSA and government grants
The first step in making your education affordable
There are many aspects to financial aid, including government loans and private scholarships. But the first, and arguably most important, step is to fill out your FAFSA and CalGrant applications. As an eligible, full-time undergraduate student, you could receive up to $15,500 in combined grant funds to use toward your degree. Not everyone will be eligible for a grant, but the FAFSA is still a vital part of the financial aid process as it can also help provide loans and other funding opportunities.
When applying for the CalGrant, be aware that the state considers both your financial and academic components when evaluating your eligibility—you will probably need to ask your high school or previous college to supply GPA information in order for your to be considered for this grant. The deadline for this application is March 2 of every year.
Scholarships
your hard work can pay off
Regardless of your grant eligibility, scholarships can help you pay for college in a variety of ways. Your financial counselor can help you find the right scholarships for you, whether they are merit-based, needs-based, or reserved for specific student groups. You can even qualify for financial awards from La Sierra University. Based on academic performance, students become eligible for awards of up to $7,880 per year. In addition, La Sierra’s two most promising students can receive up to $15,000!
You can find scholarships in surprising places—in addition to what your advisors recommend, you can search online, have your parents ask their employers if their workplace offers scholarships, or even inquire with local organizations like the Rotary Club. If you are a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, we recommend looking into matching scholarships from the church you attend.
Loans
enabling even more
Sometimes the grants and scholarships available are simply not enough to cover the costs of higher education. When that happens, our financial counselors are here to help you to make sure that you make financially responsible decisions, applying for the loans with the best conditions for your specific case. Student loans give you the freedom to study what you want, but often come with great responsibility and high interest rates. We will do everything possible to educate you on all your options before you make any decisions.
Tuition
the cost of a good education
La Sierra has recently been named one of the Best Value Universities in the Western Region by US News. That’s right; at La Sierra University, you get your money's worth. This is also why we understand that the continually rising cost of a good education is worrisome for many of our students and their parents. Our excellent financial counselors do their best to alleviate those worries, finding you the most in terms of financial aid, grants, and scholarships.
Meet with an enrollment counselor
Let one of our enrollment counselors do a financial estimate for you to show you how affordable La Sierra really is.
Loading interest form...