Applying For Financial Aid
Applying For Financial Aid
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Email
oafa@pitt.edu
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Application Process
Application Deadline
Rolling
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning March 3
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms Required Cost
FAFSA Code is 008815 Free
Profile of 2024-25 Financial Aid
Profile of 2024-25 Financial Aid
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Freshman
Financial Aid Applicants
3,904 (85.1%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
2,192 (56.1%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
2,125 (96.9%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
228 (10.7%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
58%
Average Award
$20,104
Need-Based Gift
Received by 1,820 (85.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $19,110
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 1,543 (72.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,647
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 142 (6.7%) of aid recipients
413 (9.0%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $7,899
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
13,662 (69.2%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
8,862 (64.9%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
8,670 (97.8%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
1,081 (12.5%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
60%
Average Award
$20,258
Need-Based Gift
Received by 7,756 (89.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $17,819
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 6,232 (71.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,620
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 600 (6.9%) of aid recipients
1,372(7.0%)of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid,average amount $7,435
All Undergraduates
2024 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
57%
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$40,791
Financial Aid Programs
Financial Aid Programs
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Loans
Federal Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Plus Loans
Federal Nursing Loans
Other Loans
College/University Loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants
SEOG
State scholarships
Institutional scholarships
Private scholarships
Non-Need-Based Available
None
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
Area/Ethnic Studies
Biological Sciences
Business
Communication
Computer Science
Education
Engineering/Technologies
English
Foreign Languages
Health Fields
Home Economics
Humanities
International Studies
Library Science
Mathematics
Military Science
Physical Sciences
Premedicine
Religion/Biblical Studies
Social Sciences
Number of Awards
Not reported
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
Art/Fine Arts
Cinema/Film/Broadcasting
Creative Writing
Debating
Journalism/Publications
Music
Performing Arts
Theater/Drama
Number of Awards
Not reported
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
Community Service
Hobbies/Interests
Leadership
Memberships
Religious Involvement
Number of Awards
Not reported
Special Characteristics Award Areas
Adult Students
Children and Siblings of Alumni
Children of Educators
Children of Faculty/Staff
Children of Union Members/Company Employees
Children of Workers in Trades
Ethnic Background
First-Generation College Students
Handicapped Students
International Students
Local/State Students
Married Students
Members of Minorities
Out-of-State Students
Previous College Experience
Religious Affiliation
Spouses of Current Students
Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Public Servants
Veterans
Veterans' Children
Number of Awards
Not reported
Employment
Work-Study Programs
Not reported
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
Not reported
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