Welcome to Pace University's Financial Aid Office
It's time to finalize your financial aid! Pace's Financial Aid Office is here to assist you with the remaining
aspects of the process. Be sure to carefully read this entire booklet—it will answer many of the pressing
questions you may have, and provide you with a better understanding of how financial aid works.
Table of Contents Pages
Accept Your Aid/Print Your Scholarship Agreement Form 1
Steps to Secure Your Federal Student Loans 2
Federal Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loans 2
Steps to Apply for and Secure a Federal Direct Parent Loan (PLUS) 2
Federal Parent PLUS Loan Application 3–4
Important Information Regarding Your Financial Aid Awards 6
Aid Eligibility and Verification 6
Changes in Enrollment and Living Arrangements 6
Cost of Attendance (COA) 6
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 6
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) 6
Federal Work-Study 6
New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) 6
Pace Grant 7
Pace Scholarships and Merit Awards 7
Pell Grant 7
Resident Scholars Tuition Award 7
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) 7
Tuition Payment Plans Administered by Pace University 7
Important Information Regarding Federal Student Loans 7
Important Information Regarding Federal Direct Parent Loans (PLUS) 8
Important Information Regarding Alternative Bank Loans 8