Financial aid guide Bachelor of science in Management (BSM)
Pepperdine Graziadio is dedicated to providing our students with funding solutions for their degree. We extend financial aid through merit scholarships, need-based grants, and student loans to meet our students’ various needs and circumstances.



+ Monday – Friday • 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM PT + PGBSFinancialAid@pepperdine.edu + 310.568.5530

MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
Rewarded to high-quality applicants who demonstrate work experience, excellence in past achievements and strong potential to succeed in our programs. No application necessary.
FEDERAL GRANTS FAFSA Required
Federal Pell Grant
+ Need-based for undergraduate students
+ Amount varies between $355-$3,447 per term for the 2022-23 school year
CAL GRANTS FAFSA and GPA verification required
Cal Grant A
+ Minimum GPA of 3.0 or above
+ May be eligible for tuition grant up to $4,679 per term
FEDERAL LOANS
Federal Direct Subsidized Loan
+ 4.99% fixed interest rate for 2022-23
+ 1.057% origination fee (will change every Oct. 1st)
+ May be eligible up to $2,750 per term
+ Interest will not accumulate while attending school for at least half-time (6 units)
+ No prepayment penalties
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan
+ 4.99% fixed interest rate for 2022-23
+ 1.057% origination fee (will change every Oct. 1st)
+ May be eligible up to $1,000 per term for dependent students and $3,500 per term for independent students
+ Interest will accumulate as soon as the fund is disbursed
+ No prepayment penalties
FEDERAL VS. PRIVATE LOANS
Federal
+ Fixed interest rate
+ Flexible payment plans
+ Origination fees
Federal SEOG (Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant)
+ Awarded to students with exceptional financial need
+ Must be eligible for Pell Grant to qualify
Cal Grant B
+ Minimum GPA of 2.0 or above
+ May be eligible for tuition grant up to $4,679 per term
+ May be eligible for a living stipend up to $824 per term
Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan (Dependent student only)
+ 7.54% fixed interest rate for 2022-23
+ 4.228% origination fee (will change every Oct. 1st)
+ May borrow up to the cost of attendance minus other financial aid
+ Borrower is the parent, not the student
+ No prepayment penalties
Private Loans
Students may freely elect to borrow from any lender of their choice. The Pepperdine Graziadio Business School does not have any preferred lender arrangements. To review the terms and conditions for private loans offered by some lenders used by Pepperdine Graziadio students, visit FastChoice
Private
+ Low-interest rates for borrowers with good credit (variable rates)
+ No origination fees
+ Repayment options are not as flexible as federal loans
+ No loan forgiveness options
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