The Office of Financial Aid at the University of La Verne is committed to:

• Adhering to federal, state and institutional policies in the administration of financial aid, including the protection of student privacy.
• Empowering La Verne students by providing them with the access and education needed to make informed decisions.
• Providing quality customer service to our students and the University community.

These commitments express the values, purpose and business of the Office of Financial Aid as we embrace the mission of the University of La Verne in providing Knowledge, Service to the community, and Vision for the future.

Announcements

University of La Verne’s  Net Price Calculator

The University of La Verne’s Net Price Calculator will determine the typical way in which a full time student in a similar financial situation might finance a University of La Verne education.  The Net Price Calculator will take approximately 10 minutes to complete and a spanish version is also available.

Applying for a Parent PLUS loan or a Graduate PLUS loan for the 2012-13 award year?

If you are a dependent student who was offered a Parent PLUS loan on your award letter, and your parent would like to apply for a Parent PLUS loan or if you are a Graduate student (this excludes teacher credential students) and would like to apply for a Graduate PLUS loan, the application process can be submitted beginning May 1, 2012.  Visit studentloans.gov to apply.

Federal Student Aid – Recent Changes to the Student Aid Programs

As a result of recent legislative changes, you should be aware of a number of new requirements for the federal student aid programs. Most of these changes are effective with the 2012-13 school year (July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013).  Click here to see an overview of the changes. 

Time to now complete the 2012-13 FAFSA!

If you want financial aid for the upcoming 2012-13 award year, you must complete the 2012-13 Free Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can complete the FAFSA online. For more information, click here.

Financial Aid Award Letter Orientation

The Office of Financial Aid will be conducting mandatory financial aid award orientation sessions for all students who have been awarded financial aid. Click here for more details!

Información en español

Ayuda financiera estudiantil disponible en español!

Accepting 2012-13 APLE Applications – It’s now online!

The California Student Aid Commission is now accepting 2012-13 APLE applications on line up until June 30, 2013! No more paper applications!

Here’s how to apply:

• 2012-13 applicants must complete the online APLE application, click here. After completing the application online, you will be directed to “MyAPLE” so that you can setup your account. “MyAPLE” will allow you manage your account online.

The application is also available on the CSAC “MyAPLE” website at https://myaple.csac.ca.gov/Admin/Logon.aspx.

• After the online application is completed, CSAC will notify the applicant to review and electronically certify the Loan Assumption Agreement (LAA).
• La Verne’s APLE Coordinator will review the applications, select eligible applicants according to the school’s selection criteria and procedures, and electronically nominate the approved applicants.

APLE (Assumption Program of Loans for Education) is a competitive teacher incentive program designed to attract and retain outstanding students into California’s teaching profession. The program is administered by the California Student Aid Commission. Funding appropriations are contingent upon approved California Budget Acts.

• The Commission may assume up to $19,000 of your outstanding educational loans in return for your teaching service in a California K-12 public school.
• You can apply for the APLE starting your junior year as a La Verne undergraduate student and before completing your student teaching.

In addition to the general APLE eligibility requirements click here, La Verne undergraduate students must have a 2.5 cumulative grade point average (GPA) and Teacher Credential and Graduate students must have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.

NOTE: We are still accepting 2011-12 APLE applications/agreements up until June 28, 2012. To download the 2011-12 APLE Application and Loan Assumption Agreement, click here.

2012-13 Child Development Grant Program – deadline to apply is June 13, 2012

The Office of Financial Aid is now accepting 2012-13 Child Development Grant Program Applications. The Child Development Grant is a program for undergraduate students enrolled at least half-time who are in the Child Development program at La Verne with the intent to obtain a Child Development Permit (Teacher, Master Teacher, Site Supervisor, and Program Director) to teach or supervise in a licensed children’s center in California. The Child Development Grant award is up to $2,000 per year. The award is renewable for one year.

There are TWO types of applications associated with this program. Applicants who are new to the Child Development Grant Program or who were withdrawn from the 2011-12 program must use the New Application. The Renewal Application is for 2011-12 academic year participants who are continuing with the program to complete their permit requirements. Click here to view flyer on eligibility requirements and how to apply.

After completing “Section I – Applicant Information” of the application (Sections II and III will be completed by the Office of Financial Aid.) submit your form to the Office of Financial Aid.  Your application must be received by the Office of Financial Aid no later than JUNE 13, 2012. Faxed applications are not accepted.     

The California Student Aid Commission will notify recipients of the grant and ineligible applicants promptly. Contact Tenia Summerville, Office of Financial Aid–Grants Coordinator at 909-593-3511, ext. 4958 if you have any questions.

Online Services

• Fill out a FAFSA online
• University of La Verne’s Student Aid Calculator
• StudentLoans.gov
• Direct Loan page for Students
• Direct Loan page for Parents
• FinAid – The SmartStudent^TM Guide to Financial Aid
• Income Based Repayment – (IBR) Information

Private/Alternative Loan Information

Our Code of Conduct

Office of Financial Aid employees:

• do not receive anything of value from any lending institution or guarantee agency in exchange for an advantage sought by the lending institution or guarantee agency.
• do not accept anything, of more than nominal value, from any lending institution or guarantee agency.
• do not receive anything of value for serving on advisory boards of any lending institution or guarantee agency.

The University of La Verne’s lender list is free of any bias, actual or perceived conflicts of interest, and is based solely on the best interests of the students or parent who may use the list without regard to financial interests of the University. Students and parents have the right and ability to select the lender of their choice regardless of the University of La Verne’s lender list. The Office of Financial Aid uses its own employees and not employees of lenders or guarantee agencies in staffing the office.

REQUIREMENT: All students who apply for a Private or Alternative Loan MUST submit a Private/Alternative Loan Condition form. No processing will take place on your loan until this form is received by the Office of Financial Aid. This is a new requirement, in place to educate and protect students who choose to borrow private loan funds.

Please note: this form is unique to the University of La Verne, and is additional to any documents your lender may require.