University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown

Accepted Student Financial Aid Information

At a time of rising college costs and mounting financial pressures on families, Pitt-Johnstown is committed to providing an exceptional, up-close, and personal teaching and learning experience at a reasonable cost.

You can earn a world-class University of Pittsburgh degree at substantial tuition savings compared to the Pittsburgh campus. In fact, on average, Pitt-Johnstown's tuition is $6,000 less per year. A Pitt-Johnstown education is a great value combined with generous financial aid opportunities!

Applying for financial aid

1. Create an FSA ID

2. Complete Student Onboarding

3. Start the FAFSA

  •  Student Identity
  •  Student Residence
  •  Student Consent
  •  Personal Circumstances
  •  Status
  •  College/Career Plans
  •  Dependency Status
  •  Parental Information

4. Student Invites Parents to FAFSA Form

5. Student Demographic Information

6. Student Financials

7. Student Select Colleges A. School Code: 008815

8. Student Reviews/Sign/Submit

9. Parents Accept Invite and Complete FAFSA

Learn more at studentaid.gov

Important dates for financial aid

December Free Application for Federal Student Aid becomes available.

March Financial Aid Packaging begins for students who have completed the FAFSA.

April 1 Pitt-Johnstown's priority FAFSA completion date for institutional aid.

May 1 The deadline for Pennsylvania residents to file the FAFSA is to receive a Pennsylvania State Grant consideration. Apply at PHEAA.org.

Financial aid offers will only be sent electronically to students via their my.pitt.edu account. Offers can be viewed at pi.tt/myfinancialaid. Please remember to activate your account.