Financial aid at Pitt Johnstown?

Yo, peeps, I'm applying to Pitt Johnstown soon and I'm worried about how I'm going to pay for everything. Any student here who got a good financial aid package from them? Can you please share your process?

Hey there! Financial aid is an important consideration, so it's a great question. University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown (Pitt Johnstown) offers a variety of awards including federal grants, state grants, Pitt-Johnstown grants, and scholarships. Most of these are granted on the basis of financial need, and a smaller portion is merit-based.

Your first step will be to complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFS), wherein you'll provide your family's financial information. This information will be used to determine your eligibility for federal student aid programs. Remember that starting this process as soon as possible is advised as some forms of aid are granted on a first-come, first-serve basis. The FAFSA opens on October 1 of each year and Pitt Johnstown's priority submission date is April 1.

Once the university receives your FAFSA information from the federal processor and you've been accepted to the university, the Financial Aid Office will compile an aid offer for you. This could include federal loans, work-study, and/or grants. If you receive a package that doesn't fully cover your costs, you're encouraged to look for scholarships, both within the university and outside of it, to help fill the gap.

By the way, it's common for students receiving aid to have a mixture of federal grants, loans, scholarships, and possibly student employment in their financial aid package. Each case varies depending on the student's financial situation and academic profile.

Remember to reach out to the financial aid office at Pitt Johnstown if you have any further questions or need additional clarity. They are there to help you navigate this process!