Financial Aid

At Pinnacle College, we believe education is an investment in your future. That’s why we strive to make our programs affordable to students of all kinds. The school is approved by the Department of Education to administer Title IV (student grants and loans) to eligible candidates.

Financial Aid is an important and valuable tool used by the majority of students across the country to help them realize their dream of acquiring a college education. At Pinnacle College, we want to help every student obtain the financial aid assistance he/she is legally entitled to receive.

Everyone's financial aid package is unique to them. The type of package that will work best for you will be determined by the important decisions you make during the financial aid application process, as well as your specific needs. We work to ensure that you have all the information you need to make financial aid decisions that will allow you the opportunity to attend Pinnacle College. We want to help you be successful in following your dreams, and we will assist you in making decisions that will contribute to your long-term financial success.

Do you have questions about financial aid? Contact our Financial Aid Director by sending email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Financial Aid Process

Call Pinnacle College at (626) 284-0050 or fill out our Request More Information form at right and request a Financial Aid Packet. This packet consists of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and a Financial Aid Handbook that will give you information regarding the financial aid process. Alternatively, you can get information from the the U.S. Department of Education and download forms from the FAFSA web site.

Make an appointment to bring in the completed, signed FAFSA to a Pinnacle College financial aid officer, who will help determine your eligibility. Remember, leave any questions blank on the FAFSA form that you are not sure how to answer. The Pinnacle College financial aid officer will help you with any questions on the application.

Bring the following items to your appointment:
- Your federal tax return from the previous year
- A copy of your High School Diploma, G.E.D., or high school transcripts (if your proof of graduation is not readily available, it may be submitted to the school by the first day of classes).
- Social Security Card
- Driver's license
- If you are single and a dependent (under 24 years of age), also bring a copy of your parent's federal tax return from the previous year.

If you have any questions, please fill out the form at right, or you can send an This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to the Pinnacle College financial aid director.

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Financial Aid Process

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