Room: 103 Horace Mann
Telephone: 620-235-4240 or 1-800-854-PITT (toll free)
Fax:
Web site: http://www.pittstate.edu/finaid/
email: mhaverly@pittstate.edu
The Office of Student Financial Assistance is especially concerned with students who need financial assistance to attend Pittsburg State University. Financial aid is provided through a combination of sources including scholarships, grants, loans, and part-time employment.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid must be used to help determine the student's financial aid eligibility. Information used determining eligibility includes family income, assets, number of family members, number in college, etc. The university will attempt to assist the student with the difference between the total expected family contribution and the cost of attending the university. Students are encouraged to use FAFSA on the Web, the electronic application, to speed up processing:www.fafsa.ed.gov
Any student admitted to or attending Pittsburg State University is encouraged to apply early for financial aid. Entering students who wish to be considered for scholarships should file by February 1.
Scholarship and Grants
Each year scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen as well as to upperclassmen. Criteria employed by scholarship committees in making these awards are: past academic performance, leadership, character, and financial need. Some awards are based entirely on merit. The best way to find and apply for PSU Scholarships is through our on-line application at www.pittstate.edu/scholarships. If you do not wish to apply on-line, you may use the PDF Scholarship Application. Students interested in athletic scholarships should contact the Athletic Director. Applicants for music scholarships should contact the chairperson of the Department of Music.
The university participates in all federal aid programs including PELL Grants, Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants, Academic Competitiveness Grants (ACG), National SMART (Science and Math Access to Retain Talent) Grants, Army ROTC Scholarships, the College Work Study Program, and the Federal Family Education Loan Programs.
Loans
The university participates in the following federal programs: Perkins Loan, Stafford Loan, Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, PLUS Loan, and Nursing Student Loan.
Short-Term Loans
Students who are in good standing and who have a temporary need for funds to pay school-related expenses may borrow a University Short Term Loan for a period not to exceed the end of the semester.
Student Employment
A part-time job can be a valuable and rewarding experience. More than 900 PSU students work on campus. Some part-time jobs require students to demonstrate financial need (federal work-study), while others are open to all students (regular state employment). Students work on the average of 15 hours per week. The university has an active referral system for part-time jobs. Listings are provided to the Student Employment Office, and referrals are made through the school year. Although a job cannot be guaranteed, usually all who want to work and are persistent find jobs. |
