Student Financial Services

Fresno Pacific University is committed to making your education possible, starting with affordability. Our Student Financial Services staff is here for you every step of the way and has connected over 98% of our students to aid. Several forms of aid are available, and we encourage you to apply and explore all your financial aid options.

FAFSA 2025-26 Info – Click here for more information

For the 2025-26 academic year, the Federal Department of Education has announced a delay in the release of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The customary opening date of October 1 was postponed, and the newly expected FAFSA open date is December 1, 2024. This applies to all schools, not just to FPU.

In 2024-25, the FAFSA had the most significant redesign of the federal student aid application and delivery in decades, and has significantly simplified how students, parents, and other educational stakeholders use the FAFSA form. (Source: Federal Student Aid an office of the U.S. Department of Education) However, the Department of Education is still working on refining and resolving errors that plagued the system with the new roll-outs – which is why the FAFSA is delayed in opening this year. 

The Student Financial Services Office at FPU is committed to helping you navigate all the changes the federal government is making and will work hard to get you your financial aid package in a timely manner once information from the FAFSA has been transmitted to us. 

Please contact sfs@fresno.edu if you have questions or for more information.