Paying for graduate school can be difficult. At Rosemead, we strive to do everything we can to make paying for your education a little easier. There are many different sources of financial aid available to Rosemead students, from university-wide scholarships to Rosemead-specific assistantships. As one resource alone is not enough to cover the costs of your Rosemead education, it is important to view financial aid as a package comprised of multiple resources.
If you have any questions, call the Admissions Office at (800) 652-4652 and we would be happy to assist you.
Complete FAFSA — This is the starting point for determining all financial aid. The FAFSA is available in December of each year and should be submitted as early as possible after January 1. Completing the FAFSA does not obligate you to take out a loan. Priority deadline to file is March 1st.
Send Biola a duplicated copy of your signed 1040 federal tax return if filed after FAFSA — If you did not file, send the Financial Aid Office a letter stating this.
Check your mail and submit any additional information the Financial Aid Office requests — The Financial Aid will send you a confirmation letter once all of your information has been received (This may take up to 6 weeks).
Submit your Rosemead application for admission as soon as possible. — You must be accepted to Biola University before your financial aid information can be reviewed.
Biola will match up to $500 from one church (not multiple churches) every year to both full-year and Spring-only students. Biola will only match the first check received by the deadline of the application. Full-year students will receive the scholarship in the Fall. Spring-only students will receive the scholarship for the spring of that school year.
Once students complete FAFSA and submit all other paperwork requested by the Financial Aid Office, the Financial Aid Office will determine Graduate Grant eligibility. If eligible, the Financial Aid Office will contact the student.
Interest on unsubsidized loans begins to accrue as of the date funds are disbursed.
Once students complete FAFSA and submit all other paperwork requested by the Financial Aid Office, the Financial Aid Office will determine whether student is eligible to receive subsidized or unsubsidized funding. The Financial Aid Office will contact the student regarding loan eligibility.
Once students complete the FAFSA and submit all other paperwork requested by the Financial Aid Office, the Financial Aid Office will determine Perkins Loan eligibility. If eligible, the Financial Aid Office will contact the student.
**Please do not complete Master Promissory Note or Online Entrance Counseling until instructed to do so by the Financial Aid Office.**
Work Study is a form of "campus based" financial aid. The Federal Government provides funds to enable students to work and earn money for college expenses. Any student demonstrating financial need as defined by the government's formula of "Federal Methodology" is eligible for Work Study funds. Need is determined through the FAFSA, and the Financial Aid Office can tell you if you are eligible. If you would like more information about Work Study, contact the Financial Aid Office at (562) 903-4742.
Jobs are available both on and off campus, according to the student's ability, capacity to handle the added burden of employment, and financial need. Normally, a student can expect to work 15-20 hours per week when carrying a full class schedule. Previous work experience and hours available for employment will result in better rates of pay than the minimum wage.