The Family Guide - Pacific Union College

Affording CollegeYou should never have to choose between a great value and a great education.PUC wants to help you and your family achieve both.Paying for college may seem scary, but there’s a whole team of professionals ready to helpmake the process a lot easier. PUC has many options for helping you and your student findscholarships, loans, grants, and discounts. Nearly 100 percent of PUC students receivesome sort of tuition assistance, and the college awarded approximately $14 million last yearin discounts and scholarships. If you’re worried about how to afford your student’s tuition,PUC’s office of student finance is glad to help. Don’t hesitate to contact a financial counselorat (707) 965-7200 or studentfinance@puc.edu. Visit puc.edu/student-finance for fullfinancial aid information.Student Finance: Annual To-DosYour student has his or her financial aid award set for this year, and can be ready for nextyear by making sure to reapply for financial aid.• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) helps the government determineyour financial need from year to year, and is due on March 2, 2015 to be eligible fora Cal Grant. Find it online at fafsa.gov.• PUC Financial Aid Application will be available early in 2015 for submission for thecoming school year.• Scholarship applications Check with faculty for application details for departmentalscholarships and with a financial counselor for other scholarships opportunities.• Finding More Scholarships Many organizations are eager to help students pay for college.• puc.edu/scholarships lists PUC awards• puc.edu/outsidescholarships is a collection of scholarships and resourcesOn-Campus EmploymentPUC offers many options for student employment, with over 800students employed by various departments in over 1,320 positions.To see available on- and off-campus positions, visit puc.edu/studentemployment.Friendly Face: Michelle Kendrick,financial aid technician(707) 965-7200, mkendrick@puc.eduThe point-person of the office, Michelle is the firstperson you meet when you contact PUC abouttuition planning. “We are here to help students.No appointment necessary,” she says.Your Bill OnlinePUC has a conveniente-billing system formaking payments onyour student’s tuitionbalance. Visit the“Make a Payment”page at puc.edu/student-financefor more detailson how to set up youraccount.