Financial Aid Checklist for New Admits

Congratulations on your acceptance to the Peppedine School of Nursing! We recommend carefully reviewing the following financial aid checklist for new admits.

FA Checklist for New Admits: 

Understand the Cost of Your Education

•  Review your program’s tuition and fees.
• Explore indirect costs (housing, books, transportation, etc) by viewing our Cost of Attendance. 

Research and Apply for Scholarships

• Review CHS and external scholarship opportunities 
• Explore scholarship and grant opportunities available through your community, employer, or other organizations. 

Complete Your FAFSA and Financial Aid Requirements

• Complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA  

                ○ Required if you will be enrolled in Spring 2026-Summer 2026.

                ○ Submit at studentaid.gov using Pepperdine’s School Code: 001264. 

• Submit all Required Documents

                ○ The CHS Financial Aid Office may request additional documentation.  

                ○ To avoid delays, complete all requirements at least a month before classes begin. 

Receive Your Financial Aid Offer  

•  Once all financial aid requirements are submitted and you have been admitted, your Financial Aid Offer will be finalized.

Applying for Additional Aid

• If you need help determining whether your aid covers your tuition and educational expenses, contact our office.
• We can assist you in exploring additional funding options such as external scholarships and private educational loans.  

Complete Your To-Do List Items in WaveNet

• Check your To-Do List in WaveNet regularly and complete all items promptly.
• Loan requirements may take 2-3 business days to be processed after completion, so plan accordingly to avoid delays.

Submit Your Official Degree-Bearing Transcript 

• Federal regulations require an official degree-bearing transcript to be received by the Admissions Office before any financial aid can be disbursed.  

Financial Aid Disbursement

• Financial aid will automatically apply to your tuition charges before the start of the term.
• All To-Do List requirements must be completed for funds to be disbursed. 
• If your aid exceeds tuition, the remaining funds will be refunded directly to you. 
• Review tuition due dates in the Academic Calendar. 

CHS Student Accounts and Payment Options

If you plan to pay using any of the following:  

                ○ Personal funds (out-of-pocket)

                ○ Payment plan ○ 529 plan

                ○ Veterans benefits

                ○ Employer or company reimbursement  

Visit the CHS Student Accounts Office website for instructions and deadlines.  

Need Assistance? If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at CHSfinaid@pepperdine.edu or (818) 702-1480. We are here to support you through every step of the process.