Apply for Financial Aid with the FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an online application form encouraged for all students, whether you are a senior in high school or an adult student, Point Park strongly encourages all applicants to complete the FAFSA. The FAFSA is the application for many different types of aid including federal, state, and institutional need-based grants; work-study; and federal low interest rate loans. Prospective and current students should submit a FAFSA each year by the priority deadlines noted below. The form is available online after Jan. 1. You will need the following to complete the application. If you are a dependent student, you will need these items for your parents.
- Driver’s license(s)
- Social Security card(s)
- Most recent federal income tax return*
- Bank statements for checking and savings accounts
Be sure to include the University's school code: 003357. After you complete the application, your information will be sent to Point Park.
Date to file your FAFSA
*The earlier you file the better, but it is never too late to apply for financial aid.
| March 15 | Priority deadline for new students for Summer or Fall semester |
| April 15 | Priority deadline for continuing students for Fall semester |
| Nov. 1 | Priority deadline for all incoming students for Spring semester |
Students admitted to the University after the priority deadlines have passed are still encouraged to complete the FAFSA; however, aid availability may be limited. Read more about financial aid deadlines.
Ready?
Complete your application at the FAFSA website using school code 003357.
Help is always available
FAFSA on the web has operators ready to assist you. Call 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243). Point Park’s Office of Financial Aid also is available to help answer specific questions. Contact us anytime.
* A new IRS data retrieval tool can be used to pull student and/or parent tax information into your FAFSA. Learn more.