Pacifica Events

Funding Your Degree with Confidence

Admissions Event
August 14, 2026

Friday, August 14, 2026 12:00–1:00 p.m. Pacific Time Online Webinar Earning a graduate degree is more than paying for an education, it’s an investment in yourself, your future, and the career you’re working toward. Understanding your financing options can help you make informed borrowing decisions, minimize financial stress, and position yourself for long-term success. Join…

Understanding the FAFSA and Paying for Graduate School

Admissions Event
August 13, 2026

Thursday, August 13, 2026 5:00–6:00 p.m. Pacific Time Online Webinar Paying for graduate school can feel complicated, but understanding your options is an important first step. Join Pacifica Graduate Institute for the first webinar in our new Financial Aid Webinar Series. During this virtual session, a guest representative from Sallie Mae will provide an overview…

Ask an Advisor: Navigating the Admissions Process

Admissions Event
August 12, 2026

Ask an Advisor Navigating the Admissions Process Live Webinar Series | Hosted by Pacifica Admissions Advisors August 12th from 5 pm – 6 pm PT   Thinking about applying to Pacifica? Have questions about where to start, what to submit, or which deadlines to meet? Ask an Advisor: Navigating the Admissions Process is a recurring live…

Understanding the FAFSA and Paying for Graduate School

Admissions Event
July 29, 2026

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 5:00–6:00 p.m. Pacific Time Online Webinar Paying for graduate school can feel complicated, but understanding your options is an important first step. Join Pacifica Graduate Institute for the first webinar in our new Financial Aid Webinar Series. During this virtual session, a guest representative from Sallie Mae will provide an overview…

Reading Between Worlds: Three Approaches to the Study of Myth

Admissions Event
July 8, 2026

Reading Between Worlds: Three Approaches to the Study of Myth Join us for a special admissions webinar for the M.A./Ph.D. in Mythology and Religious Studies online-only program What can a fourteenth-century Tibetan hermit, a Greek tragic chorus, the Arthurian grail legends, and a Buddhist goddess tell us about the crisis of meaning in our own time? In…

The Many Faces of the Creative – Admissions Webinar

Admissions Event
July 16, 2026

The Many Faces of the Creative Join us for a special admissions webinar for the M.A. in Depth Psychology and Creativity with Emphasis in the Arts and Humanities  What does it mean to live a creative life with depth, purpose, and service to the world around us? How can Pacifica’s M.A. in Depth Psychology & Creativity…

Funding Your Degree with Confidence

Admissions Event
August 14, 2026

Friday, August 14, 2026 12:00–1:00 p.m. Pacific Time Online Webinar Earning a graduate degree is more than paying for an education, it’s an investment in yourself, your future, and the career you’re working toward. Understanding your financing options can help you make informed borrowing decisions, minimize financial stress, and position yourself for long-term success. Join…

Understanding the FAFSA and Paying for Graduate School

Admissions Event
August 13, 2026

Thursday, August 13, 2026 5:00–6:00 p.m. Pacific Time Online Webinar Paying for graduate school can feel complicated, but understanding your options is an important first step. Join Pacifica Graduate Institute for the first webinar in our new Financial Aid Webinar Series. During this virtual session, a guest representative from Sallie Mae will provide an overview…

Ask an Advisor: Navigating the Admissions Process

Admissions Event
August 12, 2026

Ask an Advisor Navigating the Admissions Process Live Webinar Series | Hosted by Pacifica Admissions Advisors August 12th from 5 pm – 6 pm PT   Thinking about applying to Pacifica? Have questions about where to start, what to submit, or which deadlines to meet? Ask an Advisor: Navigating the Admissions Process is a recurring live…

Understanding the FAFSA and Paying for Graduate School

Admissions Event
July 29, 2026

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 5:00–6:00 p.m. Pacific Time Online Webinar Paying for graduate school can feel complicated, but understanding your options is an important first step. Join Pacifica Graduate Institute for the first webinar in our new Financial Aid Webinar Series. During this virtual session, a guest representative from Sallie Mae will provide an overview…

Reading Between Worlds: Three Approaches to the Study of Myth

Admissions Event
July 8, 2026

Reading Between Worlds: Three Approaches to the Study of Myth Join us for a special admissions webinar for the M.A./Ph.D. in Mythology and Religious Studies online-only program What can a fourteenth-century Tibetan hermit, a Greek tragic chorus, the Arthurian grail legends, and a Buddhist goddess tell us about the crisis of meaning in our own time? In…

The Many Faces of the Creative – Admissions Webinar

Admissions Event
July 16, 2026

The Many Faces of the Creative Join us for a special admissions webinar for the M.A. in Depth Psychology and Creativity with Emphasis in the Arts and Humanities  What does it mean to live a creative life with depth, purpose, and service to the world around us? How can Pacifica’s M.A. in Depth Psychology & Creativity…

Ask an Advisor

Navigating the Admissions Process

Live Webinar Series | Hosted by Pacifica Admissions Advisors

Thinking about applying to Pacifica? Have questions about where to start, what to submit, or which deadlines to meet?

Ask an Advisor: Navigating the Admissions Process is a recurring live webinar series designed to support prospective students through every step of the graduate application journey. Led by Pacifica’s Admissions Advisors, each session offers a practical overview of the admissions process, program insights, and space for live Q&A.
Whether you’re just beginning to explore Pacifica’s graduate programs or preparing to submit your application, this is the perfect opportunity to get your questions answered directly by the team who supports applicants every day.

In each session, we’ll cover:

  • How to apply to Pacifica’s graduate programs
  • Key admissions deadlines and enrollment timelines
  • What to expect after you apply
  • Common application questions
  • Live Q&A with an Admissions Advisor

Ask An Advisor

SPECIAL EDITION
STRAIGHT FROM THE SOURCE

Programs • Application Best Practices • Financial Aid Regulations • Live Q&A

July 15 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Ask An Advisor

August 12 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Who should attend:

Prospective students, applicants in progress, or anyone curious about applying to Pacifica Graduate Institute.
Join us for an informative, friendly conversation that brings clarity to the process and helps you feel confident in taking your next step toward graduate study.

Financial Aid Webinar Series

Paying for Graduate School

Live Webinar Series | Featuring guest representatives from Sallie Mae and College Ave,
along with Pacifica Graduate Institute staff

Paying for graduate school can feel complicated, but you do not have to navigate your options alone.

Pacifica Graduate Institute’s Financial Aid Webinar Series gives prospective and current students an opportunity to learn more about financial aid, education financing, scholarships, and the factors that may influence borrowing decisions. Each live session is designed to provide clear, practical information that can help students better understand their options and prepare for conversations with financial aid professionals, scholarship providers, and lenders.

Understanding Credit

Understanding Credit


Private Loan Eligibility • Credit Review • Interest Rates • Repayment Terms • Strengthening Your Credit • Live Q&A

August 5 | 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM PT

Featuring a guest representative from Sallie Mae

fafsa

The FAFSA and Paying for Graduate School


FAFSA Overview • Federal Student Aid • Private Education Loans • Payment Plans • Graduate School Expenses • Live Q&A

August 13 | 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM PT

Featuring a guest representative from Sallie Mae

Funding Your Degree with Confidence


Private Student Loans • Loan Underwriting • Creditworthy Cosigners • Approval Considerations • Interest Rates • Smart Borrowing • Live Q&A

Friday August 14, 2026 | 12:00 PM PT

Featuring a guest representative from College Ave

Understanding Scholarships


Scholarship Search Strategies • Eligibility Requirements • Application Tips • Deadlines • Avoiding Scams • Live Q&A

August 19 | 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM PT

Featuring a guest representative from Sallie Mae

Each webinar features a guest representative and includes time for general questions.

Important Information

Guest presenters from Sallie Mae or College Ave are employees and representatives of their respective organizations and are not employees, representatives, or agents of Pacifica Graduate Institute. Pacifica staff members participating in the series represent Pacifica Graduate Institute.

Information presented during these webinars is intended for general educational purposes and does not constitute financial advice, an offer of credit, or a guarantee of financial aid, scholarship funding, loan approval, or eligibility.
Pacifica Graduate Institute does not require students to use Sallie Mae, College Ave, or any particular private lender. Students are encouraged to review all available funding options, including federal student aid, scholarships, institutional payment plans, and other resources, before considering a private education loan.

For questions about financial aid at Pacifica, please contact:
Pacifica Graduate Institute Office of Financial Aid
financialaid@pacifica.edu
805.679.6197

Who should attend:

Prospective students, applicants in progress, or anyone curious about applying to Pacifica Graduate Institute.
Join us for an informative, friendly conversation that brings clarity to the process and helps you feel confident in taking your next step toward graduate study.