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Schedule an appointment with a financial counselor.
Scholarships
Institutional and privately donated funds offered by La Sierra University and other entities.
Tuition & Costs
Undergraduate, graduate, and other academic and summer programs tuition and costs.
An Affordable Christian Education
At La Sierra University, we realize that arranging for financial aid can be a complicated process, but we’re here to make paying for your La Sierra education as simple as possible.
Our counselors, administrative team, and student staff provide accurate and friendly service to help you complete the financial aid process. We focus on your unique financial situation and gather all the pieces to maximize your financial aid eligibility.
The Goal of Financial Aid
Make an Appointment
Phone, Zoom, and In-Person appointments are available
Undergraduate Student Appointments
To schedule an appointment with your financial counselor use their respective link below:
- Undergraduate CAS BA students
Jackie Leon - Undergraduate CAS BS students
Jay Katchka - Undergraduate ZSB, Education, HMS students
Vanessa Jara
Criminal Justice & Graduate Student Appointments
- Criminal Justice students
Vanessa Macchione
vmacchio@lasierra.edu, (951) 223-4607
- Graduate and ACA students
Letty Fonseca
Appointment Notes
You MUST be logged into your La Sierra University or Gmail account to schedule an appointment. If you are not logged in, please do so before proceeding. If you do not have a La Sierra University, Gmail account, or are a parent, please call 951-785-2175 to make the appointment.
Make sure your Google Calendar is set to Pacific Time before making an appointment. Make sure you are logged in to your La Sierra email, then check your Time Zone here.
Docs & Forms
Download and print forms necessary for financial aid and services.
Missing paperwork?
Contact Info
sfs@lasierra.edu
951-785-2175
951-785-2942 (Fax)
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday:
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday:
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
During the school year, all service offices close on Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for University Worship.
Office Location
Administration Building, Room 101.
Financial Counselors
Letty Fonseca
Financial Counselor
Vanessa Jara
Financial Counselor
Jay Katchka
Financial Counselor
Vanessa Macchione
Financial Counselor
Other Staff
William Chunestudy
Director
Esther Kinzer
Sr. Associate Director
Audrey Gaspard
Assistant Director
Ingrid Murphy
Data Load Manager
Andrea Schroer
Financial Literacy