For Parents & Families
Your student’s journey. Your questions answered.
Choosing a college is a big decision for your student and for your family. At Life Pacific University, we want you to feel confident about where your student will learn, live, grow in their faith and prepare for what comes next.
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The things families want to know most
College decisions come with a lot of questions. These are the places most families want to start.
Affording LPU
Understand tuition, scholarships, financial aid, FAFSA and payment options.
Explore Cost & AidLife at LPU
See what housing, dining, community and everyday campus life look like.
Explore Campus LifeSafety & Support
Find Campus Safety, counseling, academic support and student resources.
Explore Student SupportFaith & Formation
Learn how worship, chapel, community and spiritual growth are part of LPU.
Explore Spiritual LifeFaith at the Center
Who will your student become while they’re here?
At LPU, faith is not something added around the edges of a college education. It is woven into the classroom, relationships, worship and the way students learn to lead.
Students are invited to deepen their relationship with God, discover their calling and learn how to live out their faith in the Church, the workplace and the world.
Academics & Outcomes
Their degree is only the beginning.
LPU students are challenged academically while gaining practical experience, personal support and opportunities to connect what they learn with their future.
Help them connect college to calling.
From internships and ministry opportunities to career resources and global experiences, students have opportunities to build experience while they are still in school.
Explore Student LifePaying for College
Can our family afford LPU?
Start with the real numbers. LPU’s Financial Aid team can help your family understand scholarships, grants, federal aid and payment options so you can make an informed decision.
A simple place to start
Use LPU’s Net Price Calculator to get a personalized estimate of undergraduate cost.
Complete the FAFSA and include LPU’s school code: 016029.
Talk with Financial Aid about grants, scholarships, loans and your family’s options.
Student Well-Being
Will my student be safe and supported?
College brings new independence, but students do not have to navigate challenges alone. LPU provides resources for safety, academic success, health and personal support.
Campus Safety
LPU’s Campus Safety line is monitored 24 hours a day. For life-threatening emergencies, students should call 911 first.
Campus SafetyCounseling
Current undergraduate students have access to counseling services through Emmaus Road Christian Counseling at no cost.
Counseling ServicesAcademic Support
The Academic Support Center offers tutoring, writing support and disability services to help students succeed.
Academic SupportResidence Life
Residence Life staff and student Resident Assistants help build supportive, connected communities for students living on campus.
Residence LifeLPU Campus Safety: (909) 706-3088. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911 first.
Everyday Life
What will life be like at LPU?
Some of the most meaningful parts of college happen outside the classroom. LPU’s campus is designed for connection, community and the everyday experiences that make a place feel like home.
From Accepted to Warrior
What happens next?
The path to starting college feels much easier when you know what is coming. Here is the big-picture journey for a new traditional undergraduate student.
Apply
Complete the LPU application and required admission materials.
Get Accepted
Celebrate the acceptance and review the student’s next-step information.
Complete FAFSA
Submit financial aid information and review the student’s aid package.
Secure Their Spot
Submit the enrollment fee and complete required enrollment steps.
Housing & Registration
Complete housing, testing, registration and other pre-arrival requirements.
New Student Orientation
Arrive, connect, get prepared and officially join the Warrior community.
Welcome to the Warrior Family
College is a transition for the whole family.
New Student Orientation is designed to help new students and their families prepare for the academic year, learn about campus resources and begin building connections before classes start.
It is also where the LPU experience begins to feel real: moving in, meeting people, learning the rhythms of campus and taking the first steps into a new season.
For Current Warrior Families
Your role changes. Your importance doesn’t.
College is a time for students to grow in independence, ask for help, make decisions and learn to advocate for themselves. Parents and families still play an important role by staying connected, encouraging growth and knowing where students can turn for support.
A note about student privacy
College student records are protected by FERPA. LPU requires students to have a Student Information Release Authorization on file indicating what information may be released and to whom.
Student bills are provided to the student. Families who are helping with college costs should plan with their student for how billing information and payment responsibilities will be shared.
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Parent & Family Resource Center
The pages families tend to need most, all in one place.
Parent FAQ
Questions families ask us
How much does it cost to attend LPU?
Tuition and related costs vary by program, housing and other choices. Start with LPU’s current tuition and costs page, then use the Net Price Calculator to estimate what your family may pay after financial aid.
View Tuition & CostsWhat financial aid and scholarships are available?
LPU students may be eligible for federal and state aid, institutional grants and scholarships, outside scholarships and loans. Eligibility varies, so families should complete the FAFSA and review the student’s individual financial aid package.
Explore Financial AidHow does my student apply for financial aid?
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at StudentAid.gov and include Life Pacific University’s school code, 016029. LPU uses FAFSA information to help determine eligibility for federal, state and institutional aid.
FAFSA InformationWhat payment options are available?
Student Accounts currently offers a pay-in-full option and a semester payment plan. Review the Student Accounts page for current due dates, fees and payment methods.
Student AccountsCan I see my student’s bill or academic information?
Student records are protected by FERPA. LPU requires a Student Information Release Authorization indicating what information may be released and to whom. Billing information is provided to students, so families assisting with college expenses should establish a plan with their student for sharing account information.
Registrar & FERPA InformationWhat is campus security like?
LPU’s Office of Campus Safety maintains a phone line monitored 24 hours a day. For a life-threatening emergency, call 911 first, then Campus Safety at (909) 706-3088. LPU also publishes required campus security and fire safety reports.
Campus SafetyWhat happens if my student is struggling academically?
The Academic Support Center provides individual and group tutoring, writing review and academic support. Disability services and academic accommodations are also coordinated through LPU.
Academic SupportDoes LPU offer counseling?
Yes. Emmaus Road Christian Counseling partners with LPU to provide counseling services, and services are offered at no cost to current undergraduate LPU students.
Counseling ServicesWhat are the residence halls like?
LPU describes on-campus living as an extension of the classroom and a place for academic success, personal development, spiritual growth and community. Full-time Residence Life staff live on site, and student Resident Assistants help build connection and belonging.
Residence LifeWhat dining options are available?
LPU Campus Dining includes The Cafeteria as the main campus restaurant and Lighthouse Coffee in the Hicks Student Center, along with grab-and-go options. Resident students are required to have a meal plan.
Dining InformationAre students required to attend chapel?
Chapel is a core part of LPU’s traditional undergraduate spiritual formation experience. Current chapel information, attendance expectations and appeal information are available on the Spiritual Life page.
Spiritual LifeCan my student bring a car to campus?
Students complete LPU’s parking status process and vehicles parked on campus require the appropriate LPU parking pass. Residence Life provides current parking information and forms.
Residence Life FAQHow can my student get involved?
Students can connect through spiritual life, athletics, student leadership, campus events, service, ministry opportunities and other parts of the LPU community.
Explore Student LifeWhat should my student bring for move-in?
LPU maintains a New Student Orientation page with current arrival information, schedule details, required forms and a “What to Pack” resource for incoming students.
New Student OrientationWho should I contact if I have a question?
Admissions is a good starting point for prospective and incoming students. Current families can use the contacts below for Financial Aid, Student Accounts, Residence Life, Student Development, Campus Safety and other university departments.
See Parent ContactsWe’re Here to Help
Not sure who to ask?
You do not have to navigate the college process alone. Start with the office closest to your question and the LPU team can help point you in the right direction.
Admissions
Applications, enrollment, visits and next steps.
admissions@lifepacific.edu
(909) 599-5433
Financial Aid
FAFSA, scholarships, grants, loans and financial aid questions.
financialaid@lifepacific.edu
(909) 706-3031
Student Accounts
Bills, payment plans, balances and payment questions.
studentaccounts@lifepacific.edu
(909) 599-5433
Residence Life
Housing, residence halls, move-in and residential life.
reslife@lifepacific.edu
(909) 599-5433
Student Development
Student life, support, community and student well-being.
osd@lifepacific.edu
(909) 599-5433
Campus Safety
Safety concerns and non-life-threatening campus issues.
(909) 706-3088
Monitored 24 hours a day
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