The Office of Financial Aid
At Point Park, we believe financial circumstances should not stand in the way of the education of your choice. That's why we keep our tuition and fees as low as possible while still providing the best all-around education experience that money can buy.
- We make every effort to provide grants, scholarships and financial aid options to every student who needs them.
- 92 percent of Point Park students receive some form of financial aid.
- Point Park students received $72 million in financial assistance last year.
Financial Aid Options
Financial aid options vary depending on the type of student you are. Look for your category below and follow the links for detailed information.
| Full-time Undergraduate | 12 to 18 credits per semester attending classes Monday through Friday during the day and evening |
| Part-time Undergraduate | 3 to 11 credits per semester attending classes during the day and evening |
| Accelerated Undergraduate | 12 credits per semester attending classes on Saturdays only |
| Graduate Students | Requires completion of a college undergraduate degree program |
| International Students | International students are not U.S. citizens and can attend full-time only. |
Estimate your aid using our Financial Aid Calculator
Try our Financial Aid Calculator. It's a four-step process that gives an estimation of what you could receive.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online
- Point Park's financial aid school code is 003357
- Learn more about the FAFSA process
FAFSA Application Dates and Deadlines
- It is strongly encouraged to apply early so that you make take advantage of all available programs.
- Summer and Fall Semesters: The financial aid application process begins January 1, and the Office of Financial Aid has an April 15 priority deadline for FAFSA submission.
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Spring Semester: Apply for financial aid immediately. The Office of Financial Aid has a November 1 priority deadline for FAFSA submission.
Other Resources
Contact Us
Point Park's financial aid counselors are ready to work with you to explore your options, answer your questions and develop the financial aid package that is right for you.
The Office of Financial Aid is located in the Student Financial Service Center on the first floor of Thayer Hall. To contact our office:
- Phone: 412-392-3930
- Fax: 412-392-4795
- Email: financialaid@pointpark.edu
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- Hours:
- Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- The first and third Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.