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Step 1

Apply for admissions

Please visit the following pages for more information for the Undergraduate Admissions Process for:

 
Step 2

Apply for Financial Aid

Starting: October 1st | Priority FAFSA Submission Deadline: November 15th

  • Create an FSA ID for yourself and your parent (if you are a dependent student).
  • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or using the myStudentAid Mobile app.
    • Pace University’s FAFSA school codes (please only use one):
      002791 – New York City Campus
      002792 – Pleasantville Campus
    • FAFSA Help
  • After your FAFSA is completed and submitted, you will receive and review your Electronic Student Aid Report (eSAR) from the Federal Processor.
 
Step 3

Check your email regularly and look for requirements on your MyPace Portal

  • Log in to your MyPace Portal to ensure your FAFSA was received and review any outstanding requirements.

  • Select "Student" Tab

  • Select "Financial Aid"

  • Select "Financial Aid System"

  • Select "Financial Aid Status"

  • Select the correct Award Year.

  • Click the link for "Unsatisfied Student Requirements" to review your missing information.

 
Step 4

Receive Your Financial Aid Package

Starting: December

  • As a new student at Pace University you will be emailed your Award Letter notification and link to our Financial Aid Booklet once you are packaged with aid.
  • Log in to your MyPace Portal to:
    • Review your financial aid awards.
    • Accept or decline your aid.
    • Check your Financial Aid Status for any holds or requirements.
 
Step 5

Review and Accept your Aid Offers

  • Visit our How to Apply page for step-by-step instructions how to accept your aid offers and complete requirements.
 
Step 6

Submit All Required Documentation

  • Submit all required documentation as soon as possible to ensure your aid is reflected on your bill by the bill due date and avoid late fees!
  • Our paperless forms can be found linked to your MyPace Portal requirements and on the Forms and Applications page of our website.