Awards for full-time students are determined on the basis of:
- Academic achievement
- Artistic or athletic talent, and
- Financial need
What is Financial Need?
- Financial need is the difference between what it costs for you to attend Point Park University and how much you and your family can reasonably be expected to contribute to those expenses.
- Point Park University develops a financial aid budget that takes into consideration direct costs (tuition, fees, and room/board) and indirect costs (books and supplies, travel, and personal expenses).
What is Expected Family Contribution (EFC)?
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Determined through a standard called federal needs analysis methodology, which measures a family’s ability to pay for higher education. The FAFSA is the form used to collect data needed to perform needs analysis.
How is the Federal Needs Analysis Performed?
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To determine a student’s financial aid eligibility, the University subtracts the student’s expected family contribution from his or her budget and awards funds available through federal, state and institutional aid programs.
Can I file an appeal for additional financial aid?