Financial Aid Home > Frequently Asked Questions > FAQ: Miscellaneous

Q: What is an entrance interview? Why do I need one?
A: At an Entrance Interview, students learn all of the rights and obligations associated with each federal loan program. Federal Regulations mandate that all students complete an Entrance Interview prior to the disbursement of their funds. You are only required to attend an interview session and form the first time you borrow from Fielding's Federal Stafford loan program. Complete the Entrance Student Loan Counseling Interview and Test here.

Q: Who is my FA Advisor?
A: If your last name starts from A-J, your financial aid advisor is
James Katavolos. He can be reached at jkatavolos@fielding.edu or 805.898.4053. If your last name starts from K-Z, your financial aid advisor is Allyson Boyington. She can be reached at aboyington@fielding.edu or 805.898.4030.

Q: Why did I get a bill?
A: Regardless of financial aid status, students at Fielding Graduate University receive a statement of account (bill) one month before tuition is due. If you are a financial aid recipient, you may wish to contact your Financial Aid Advisor to determine the timing & amount of your student loan disbursement, in order to know if you will need to make a payment on your account. The Student Accounts Office sends the statements.

Q: Does Fielding Graduate University award grants and scholarships?
A: Each academic program determines the grant or scholarship eligibility for its students. The Financial Aid Office does not award grants and scholarships to students yet it applies the award to your student account. You are welcome to research outside scholarships to help supplement your educational costs. There are many external scholarship resource guides available on the internet and at most university & public libraries. More information is also available under Financial Aid Resources.

Q: What is consolidation?
A: Consolidation is similar to refinancing your home mortgage. Through consolidation, you move all of your loans to one lender with one fixed interest rate. Your payments become lower, but you will generally pay more interest over time. More information is available under Informational Resources.