How to Apply for Financial Aid

Paying for School Is Possible

If you’re excited to get started on your career in healthcare and have questions on ways you can pay for it, we can help! Applying for financial aid* is the first step to paying for school.

If you have any questions, please contact the Financial Aid department at Pittsburgh Career Institute at 412-281-2600.

*Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

Applying for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®)

Students who would like to apply for federal aid (and state aid, if applicable) must apply for an FSA ID and complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) each year.

To be able to complete your FAFSA® application you’ll need:

• Your FSA ID
• Your social security number
• Your parents’ social security numbers if you are still a dependent
• A drivers license
• An alien registration number if you are from outside of the United States
• Federal tax information for you, your spouse if you are married, and your parents if you are a dependent
• Records of untaxed income
• Information on cash, bank account balances, investments for you and your parents if you are a dependent

The FAFSA® is processed through the Department of Education and all information is confidential. Students may have to request estimates prior to enrollment but must be accepted before financial aid is packaged and processed.

Types of Financial Aid

Your FAFSA® will help determine what types of financial aid you may be qualified to receive from the government. These types of options include:

Grants

Federal and state grants are given to certain individuals to help pay for schooling and are typically not asked to be repaid. There are several different federal grants available to apply for:

• Federal Pell Grants
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)
• Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants

Most grants are awarded to students with financial need.

Student Loans

Student loans are another viable option for those seeking out different ways to pay for school. There are several different forms of student loans, but as with most loans, you’ll be asked to pay back the money you borrowed with some interest.

There are several federal loan options:

• Direct Subsidized Loans
• Direct Unsubsidized Loans
• Direct PLUS Loans
• Direct Consolidation Loans

Aid for Military Families

The federal government offers financial aid to veterans, future military personnel, active-duty personnel, or those related to those who have served.

There are many other options out there for you as well! Talk to our financial aid department to get information on other resources available to you.

Tell Me More!

If you’re ready to start your career in one of our programs, you can get started applying today! Either fill out our form or give us a call and we can talk more about:

• Questions you may have
• More financial aid options
• Our different programs and when classes start
• What to expect on a tour of our campus

Get started and invest in your education today!