Federal Pell Grant
The Federal Pell Grant program assists students demonstrating financial need according to economic criteria and program requirements established by the federal government. Eligibility criteria are as follows:
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Students must enroll in a degree or approved certificate/diploma program and be matriculating for their first bachelor’s degree.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Students with considerable need who qualify for a Federal Pell Grant are considered for this grant which is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and administered by Point Park University. The amount of funds received for this grant is limited. Eligibility criteria are as follows:
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Awarded only to students who complete their FAFSA before April 15 unless funds are exhausted prior to that date.
The Federal SEOG (Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant) is a federal need-based grant. If a student is selected as a Federal SEOG recipient, Point Park University institutional need-based awards will be replaced.
Pennsylvania State Grant Program
Who is eligible? Pennsylvania residents who are enrolled on at least a half time (6 credits per semester) basis. Please note that the Pennsylvania State Grant has a different academic progress policy than do federal and institutional grants. Eligibility criteria are as follows:
- Based on income information and dependency status as reported on the student’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and reviewed by Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency.
- Students must complete the FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov) on or before May 1 of each academic year to be considered for state grant assistance. For FAFSA purposes, Point Park University's school code is 003357.
Out-of-state students may be eligible for similar grants from their own state agencies. To arrange for such grants, students should contact their appropriate state agency. The states currently offering grants which may be used by students attending Point Park University are as follows:
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Ohio
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
- West Virginia
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District of Columbia
Point Park University Grant
All students who complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are considered for the Point Park University Grant. The award and the amount of the award are determined based upon the following:
- Demonstrated financial need
- Amount is determined by the level of the student's financial need and the availability of funds
- Maximum award can be up to $10,000 per academic year
The Federal SEOG (Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant) is a federal need-based grant. If a student is selected as a Federal SEOG recipient, Point Park University institutional need-based awards will be replaced.
TEACH Grant Program
The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program provides grants of up to $4,000 per academic year to students who intend to teach in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves students from low-income families. Visit TEACH Fact Sheet to learn more.