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 February 10
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 2022-23 Financial Aid
Profile of 2022-23 Financial Aid
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Freshman
Financial Aid Applicants
3,682 (83.9%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
2,126 (57.7%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
2,068 (97.3%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
258 (12.5%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
59%
Average Award
$18,134
Need-Based Gift
Received by 1,771 (85.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $16,639
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 1,519 (73.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,618
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 182 (8.8%) of aid recipients
452 (10.3%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $8,740
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
13,428 (69.9%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
9,157 (68.2%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
8,894 (97.1%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
1,191 (13.4%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
59%
Average Award
$17,467
Need-Based Gift
Received by 7,459 (83.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $15,444
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 6,607 (74.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,604
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 823 (9.3%) of aid recipients
2,132 (11.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $9,069
All Undergraduates
2024 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
55%
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$38,437
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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