Pacific States University

Indian food is not available at the Pacific States Uni. Students will have to look off-campus for dining services. There are several restaurants nearby that serve good Indian food. Here are some popular ones.

No, Pacific States Uni does not offer on-campus housing. The university does help with finding affordable off-campus housing. The cost of living in LA depends on several factors. Average living costs for Indian students in Los Angeles is USD 7,650 (INR 7.1 Lakhs) per year.

1 USD = INR 92.38

Indian students on an F-1 student visa at Pacific States Uni need to maintain a minimum 70% attendance. Valid reasons for missing class should be reported to instructors ASAP.

Not meeting the attendance policy can lead to dismissal from the university and revokation of the US student visa.

Pacific States Uni looks for strong academics and financial background of a student. For some scholarships, leadership ability or active participation outside of academics is also considered.

Students need to meet the entry requirements of their course to then be eligible for scholarships.

Some scholarships may require students to submit a separate application while some don't. Get in touch with Pacific States Uni Admissions office via email to know whether a separate application is needed.

Students can also contact one of our Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors for help regarding funding studies in the US.

Students can apply for financial aid via the official Pacific States Uni website. The website scholarship page has a scholarship application form. The same can be printed out. A complete copy of the same can then be submitted to the university.

Students do need to make sure they meet the requirements mentioned on the form. The university will get back with a decision in the next few weeks.

The university operates on 4 quarters (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall) per year. Each quarter has a duration of 11 weeks. Students usually take 3-4 classes per quarter. 1 vacation quarter is allowed to after 3 consecutive quarters of studies.

Indian students with a GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale in their UG degree can study at Pacific States Uni. Students also need to submit valid scores in either the GRE or GMAT. For UG courses, a valid score in either the SAT or ACT test is required.

Yes, students can change their course at the Pacific States Uni. For that, students will need to submit a Change of Program or Major form to the university. To change a course after the first week of the quarter, students will need to pay a fee of USD 20 (INR 1.8 K). For changing a programme there is a fee of USD 100 (INR 9.2 K).

1 USD = INR 92.40

Indians students should apply as soon as the I-20 form is received. The US sees a very high demand for student visas. One can apply 365 days before the start of their program. It is not possible to enter the US more than 30 days after the date given on the I-20. 

Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors can help students through the US student visa, FREE of cost.