Financial Information

Tuition and Other Expenses

* A student may not register for more than eighteen undergraduate credits in a single term without the specific written approval of the Director of Academic Advising. Students must pay an extra charge for each credit over eighteen credits per term. This charge is in addition to the full-time term tuition rate. The charge per credit will be the prevailing per-credit tuition rate listed below for part-time students.

The University’s tuition and mandatory fee rates are available on the Tuition and Mandatory Fees  page.

Determining How Full-Time vs Part-Time Students are Billed

In the Fall and Spring Terms:

Undergraduate students registered for 12 to 18 credits in the Fall and Spring Terms are regarded as full-time students, and are assessed the current undergraduate “flat” tuition rate for their academic center.
Undergraduate students registered for fewer than 12 credits are considered part-time, and are billed on a per-credit basis.

Students will be charged per credit for each credit exceeding the maximum full-time credit limit.

In the Summer Term:

All students are billed on a per-credit basis in the Summer Term.

About Mandatory Fees

Mandatory Fee figures are applicable to students regardless of Pennsylvania or Out-of-State residency. Not listed under Mandatory Fees are:

1. Course/major fees that are based upon registration in specific courses (e.g., lab fees).
2. Academic fees (e.g., application fees, academic program fees for programs such as Study Abroad).
3. Service fees (e.g., late application for graduation and lost ID cards).
4. Professional workshop and professional development fees
5. Specific-student fees such as the Freshman Socialization Fee.

Fees and Deposits

Note: The University reserves the right to change the tuition rate and fees at any time without notice in advance.

Financial Obligations

The University of Pittsburgh has the right to withhold services and access to academic records, including but not limited to transcripts and diplomas, and will refuse to accept registration for current and future terms if a student defaults on any financial obligation unless repayment arrangements have been made that are satisfactory to the Pitt-Greensburg Office of Student Accounts.

Optional Payment Plan

A student whose account is in good standing is eligible for the optional payment plan. More information about this is available from the Pitt-Greensburg Office of Student Accounts.

Payments and Credit Balance Refunds

PittPAY is the University’s online financial portal for students and the Authorized Users that students have designated as having access to their financial information. 

Payments may be made in PittPAY by electronic check (eCheck) or by credit or debit card.  While there is no charge for eCheck transactions, our vendor will charge a non-refundable 2.75% convenience fee for all debit or credit card payments.  Check payments can be mailed to the address on the Remittance Form at the bottom of the Term Statement, which students and Authorized Users can generate and print themselves.

International Payments can be processed in PittPAY through the University’s partnership with Flywire. Flywire offers a streamlined and cost effective way for students and Authorized Users to make international payments on the student account from almost any country, in most currencies.  

PittPAY Payment Plans are available for those who elect to make payments in a series of monthly installments, instead of one payment by the due date .  Participation in a payment plan is optional.  To view available payment plan offers, go to the Payment Plans tab in PittPAY.

eRefunds are automatic refunds of credit balances from the student account.  Credit balances occur when payments to the account, including the disbursement of loans and financial aid, exceed the amount you owe.  Students and Authorized Users who are Parent PLUS loan borrowers, go to the eRefund tab in PittPAY to designate the checking or savings account where your credit balances should be directly deposited. 

Eligibility for Reduced Tuition

Tuition rates for the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg are based on whether or not the student is a permanent resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. A higher tuition rate is charged to nonresidents.

A student who has lived in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for a continuous period of 12 months immediately prior to enrollment at any college or university in the state may be eligible for reduced tuition rates. To be eligible, the student must also be a citizen of the United States or have an immigrant or permanent resident visa. A minor is presumed to have the domicile of his parents or guardian. The age of majority for establishing a domicile for tuition purposes is 22.

Copies of detailed Guidelines and Procedures for Determining Eligibility for Reduced Tuition Rates are available upon request from the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, Office of the Registrar, 120 Millstein Library, 150 Finoli Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601, 724-836-9899. Any admitted student may petition for reduced tuition rates by supplying convincing evidence to be reviewed by the Office of the Registrar. Only the Office of the Registrar may evaluate eligibility for tuition purposes.

Title IV Refund Policy

Adjustments to tuition charges resulting from official resignations are based on the effective date of resignation and in accordance with the federally mandated calculation.

The calculation is based on the period of enrollment completed. That percentage is computed by dividing the total number of calendar days in the term into the number of calendar days completed, as of the date of student notification. The percentage of Title IV assistance to which the student is entitled (has “earned”) is equal to this percentage of the term completed, up to 60 percent. If the resignation occurs after 60 percent of the term is completed, the percentage is equal to 100 percent.

The amount of Title IV aid which must be returned is based on the percentage of “unearned” aid. That percentage is computed by subtracting earned aid from 100 percent. The University is required to return the lesser of 1) the unearned aid percentage applied to institutional charges or 2) the unearned aid percentage applied to the total Title IV aid received.

The student is required to return the difference between the amount of unearned aid and the amount returned by the University. If the student (or parents in the case of PLUS loans) is required to return a portion or all of their loan proceeds, the calculated amount is to be repaid according to the loan’s terms. Students must return only half the amount of grant funds calculated.

Funds are returned to the following Title IV sources in order of priority:

1. Unsubsidized Federal Direct Stafford Loans
2. Subsidized Federal Direct Stafford Loans
3. Federal Direct PLUS loans
4. Federal Pell Grants
5. Iraq & Afghanistan Service Grants
6. Federal SEOG
7. TEACH Grants
8. Other Title IV assistance for which a return of funds is required
9. Other federal, state, private, or institutional financial assistance
10. Student

Financial Aid Information

Student Financial Aid

The Office of Financial Aid at Pitt-Greensburg is committed to serving students and families by providing counseling and consumer information to students and families to assist them in receiving the maximum assistance for which they qualify. Pitt-Greensburg has designed a comprehensive financial aid web site to assist in understanding the process and answering many general questions. Additionally, our financial aid professionals are available to address any questions or concerns.

Financial aid is awarded from three major sources: federal, state and institutional funds. A financial aid award is made up of one or several different types of aid: grants, scholarships, loans and work opportunities.

Financial need is determined by calculating the difference between Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and the expected total cost of attending school for a year. The EFC is determined by the information provided on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). After the FAFSA is filed, a Student Aid Report (SAR) is received via email from the federal processor with the EFC listed on the first page. Cost of attendance (COA) is comprised of average tuition, fees, room and board, transportation, and personal costs. EFC and COA can be viewed on the Financial Aid tab in the Student Service Center on my.pitt.edu.

Student Financial Aid Rights and Responsibilities

Students have the right to know:

• What financial aid programs are available.
• The deadlines for submitting applications for each of the financial aid programs available.
• How financial aid is distributed and how decisions on that distribution are made.
• How financial need is determined. This includes how costs for tuition and fees, room and board, travel, books and supplies, personal and miscellaneous expenses, etc., are considered in the student budget.
• What resources (such as parental contribution, other financial aid, student and family assets, etc.) are considered in the calculation of financial need.
• How much of the financial need as determined by the institution has been met.
• An explanation of the various programs in the student aid package.
• The school’s refund policy.
• What portion of the financial aid must be repaid and what portion is grant aid. If the aid is a loan, the student has a right to know what the interest rate is; the total amount that must be repaid; the repayment procedures; the length of time to repay the loan; and when repayment is to begin.
• How the school determines satisfactory academic progress and what happens if progress is less than satisfactory.
• That all documents submitted to the Office of Financial Aid are confidential.

Student and financial aid recipients’ responsibilities are to:

• Complete all documents required for financial aid accurately and to submit them before the deadlines to the proper place.
• Provide correct information. In most instances, misrepresentation of information on financial aid application forms is a violation of law and may be considered a criminal offense which could result in indictment under the U.S. Criminal Code.
• Read, understand and retain a copy of all forms requiring signature.
• Accept responsibility for all signed agreements.
• Return all additional documentation, verification, corrections, and/or new information requested by the financial aid office or the agency to which the application was submitted.
• Be aware of the school’s refund procedures.
• Participate in an entrance interview before applying for loans from any source. The interview will review available loans and the terms and conditions of each.
• Participate in an exit interview prior to graduation or transferring to another school

Awards are Subject to Change

• Financial aid applications are evaluated using other general information provided by the student concerning enrollment plans (full- or part- time study), housing status, dependency status, and state residency.
• Should any of this original information change, the financial aid package will be reviewed and may be adjusted by this office.
• A change to less than full-time enrollment may cause awards to be canceled, as some programs of financial aid are only available to full- time students.
• Changes to housing arrangements may affect financial aid.
• If financial aid awards assumed In-State tuition assessment and the student is assessed tuition as Out-of-State, financial aid will be reviewed and adjusted.
• If changes are necessary, our office will make the necessary adjustments to financial aid at the time we are aware of the changes. A revised award notification will be sent accordingly

Grants and Scholarships

Federal Pell Grant - Awarded to students based on need. EFC and enrollment status determine eligibility based on the U.S. Department of Education Pell Payment Schedule. Limited to six (6) years at full-time enrollment.

Federal SEOG - (Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant) - This award is based on need. It is funded by the federal government but administered by the school. Must be Pell eligible. Priority is given to the students with the most need. Awards may differ from school to school.

Pennsylvania State Grant - Must be a PA resident at least 12 months prior to enrolling in the university and must have completed the FAFSA by May 1. Eligibility and amount are determined by Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), not the university. For questions regarding residency, status notice information, or income validation call PHEAA at 1-800-692-7392.

Pitt-Greensburg Academic and Geographic Scholarships and Awards - Scholarships offered at-entry. All freshman merit awards are on the condition of confirmation of high school graduation and receipt of a final, official high school transcript. All transfer merit awards are based on the condition of receipt of final, official high school transcripts (or documentation for GED), and final, official transcripts from all previous colleges and universities attended.

Donor Scholarships - These scholarships are awarded to returning students only. They are not automatically renewed each year. Priority consideration is given to students who complete a FAFSA by March 1 of each year, enrolled in at least 6 credits by April 15, and have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students will be required to submit a thank-you note to be considered in subsequent years. Completion of the verification process, if selected, is required before the scholarship will be credited to student accounts. Please see our website for more information. Preference given to those students with student loans.

Other Scholarships

Students are encouraged to explore all opportunities for financial support in their local communities. Funding sources and agencies include civic groups, churches, charitable foundations, fraternal organizations, hospitals, unions, and businesses. Students who receive a scholarship or grant from a source other than federal or state government or Pitt-Greensburg are required to report the award to the Office of Financial Aid. Students can send the office a written statement providing the information about the outside scholarship/grant or send a copy of the notification received from the organization that made the award. Pitt-Greensburg is required by the federal government to monitor the total amount of financial aid each student receives from all sources to ensure the student’s total financial aid is limited to the demonstrated need and/or cost of education. The Web is a great place for free scholarship search services. For more information on outside scholarships please see the Pitt Funds Me link at my.pitt.edu.

Self Help

Federal Work Study - This is a need based program. It is funded by a match between the federal government and the school. An award of work study does not guarantee a position; all jobs are filled at the discretion of individual departments. Biweekly paychecks are direct deposited for hours worked; the amount is not deducted from the student account balance.

• Need based. Interest accrued on this loan is paid by the federal government while the student is enrolled in at least 6 credits.
• Interest accrues during repayment at a fixed rate of 3.73% as of July 2021, 4.993% as of July 2022.

Unsubsidized Federal Direct Student Loan:

• Not need based. The student is responsible for the interest that accrues on the loan from the time it is disbursed until it is paid in full.
• Interest accrues at a fixed rate of 3.73% as of July 2021, 4.993% as of July 2022.
• Please see our website for additional information.

When borrowing, it is important to consider how to manage debt when repaying the loan.

• A manageable level of debt payment is considered to be between 8% and 15% of your first year’s gross income.
• Monthly student loan payments normally last up to 10 years.

How to Meet the Gap

Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loans

Federal guidelines determine the timeline for the actual disbursement of funds. The Financial Aid tab on the Student Service Center at my.pitt.edu provides the cost of attendance information needed for the self-certification process of the alternative loans. Click on the above link for additional information.

Self Certification Form

Payment Plan

PittPAY is the University’s online student financial portal where students and their Authorized Users can view summary and detailed student account information, including the balance due and due date. Students and their Authorized Users are notified by email periodically before the due date if there is a balance due. In PittPAY, you can also make online payments, enroll in eRefunds, enroll in the optional payment plans, and generate a Term Statement to print, save, or provide to others who request one from you.

You may pay your balance due in full by your due date, or you can enroll in a PittPAY Payment Plan and pay in installments over time, instead. Our optional payment plans are designed to help families spread out the balance due over a series of regular installments. Depending on the date you enroll in a plan, you may be up to six installments for fall or spring terms, or up to 3 installments for summer term. Payment plan installments will be automatically deducted on the 5th of each month from the bank account or credit card you specify when enrolling in the plan. There is a $45 sign-up fee for each term-based plan. More information is available at https://payments.pitt.edu/payment-plans/.

Study Abroad

If you are planning to participate in a Study Abroad program contact the Office of Financial Aid as early in the term before the study abroad experience as possible so that we may help you plan for your term abroad. Financial aid is available for Pitt approved programs only.

Veteran and Soldier Benefits

Pitt-Greensburg does not have a veteran’s liaison on-campus; only a certifying official. It is the responsibility of the veteran to obtain the proper paperwork, and file the necessary applications on-time for their benefits.

Pitt-Greensburg requires a Letter of Eligibility (LOE) before we can certify any benefits. Also, for those that receive Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA), veterans must submit the Army Tuition Assistance Authorizations for all approved classes. VA Beneficiaries must notify the Office of Financial Aid of all changes in enrollment.

benefits.va.gov/gibill/ armyignited.com/app/

ROTC Scholarships

The U.S. Army awards financial aid on a competitive basis to outstanding young men and women who are interested in a military career and who pursue a commission as an officer through a Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program while in college.

All U.S. Army ROTC scholarships pay up to 100% of tuition or $10,000 for room and board per year, Additionally, cadets receive a stipend for books and a tax-free subsistence allowance. Students who enroll in the U.S. Army ROTC program as freshman and sophomores may apply for two- and three-year scholarships, and all students who accept U.S. Army ROTC scholarships enter a contractual agreement with the U.S. Army. Specific information is available through the Office of Student Affairs at Pitt-Greensburg, or from the Department of Military Science, which has offices on the campus of Saint Bonaventure University.

Mailing Address

All correspondence from the university will be mailed either to the permanent/mailing address provided on the admission application or to your campus mailbox (if you live on campus). It is your responsibility to keep addresses current, which includes off-campus addresses. Change of Address Forms are in the Enrollment Services Office.

Pitt-Greensburg Email

Students admitted to Pitt-Greensburg will receive a Pitt email account. This is the official means of communication. If you use a private account, please forward your Pitt email to your private email so that you will receive the important information that is sent directly to the student or the student distribution list from this office.

Verification of FAFSA Information

New Students: If you are selected for verification, we will not be able to credit your student account with federal funds until you have completed the verification process.

IRS Tax Return Transcript

Tax filers can request a transcript of their 2016 tax return from the IRS, free of charge, in one of three (3) ways:

• Online request - www.irs.gov
• Telephone request - 1-800-908-9946
• Paper request - IRS Form 4506T-EZ

*Some applicants who are selected for verification will not be able to participate in the IRS DRT and will need to submit an IRS Tax Return Transcript of 2016 tax year information for the applicant and/or their parents/spouse (as applicable) to their institution. The list includes the following:

1. When the applicant or parent did not use the IRS DRT - either at initial FAFSA filing or when making corrections.
2. When information included on the FAFSA using the IRS DRT was subsequently changed.
3. When a married independent applicant and spouse filed separate tax returns.
4. When the married parents of a dependent student filed separate tax returns.
5. When an applicant or applicant’s parents had a change in marital status after the end of the tax year on 12/31/15.
6. When the applicant, or parents, or spouse, as applicable, filed an amended tax return.
7. When the applicant, or parents, or spouse, as applicable, did not file a U.S. 1040/A/EZ tax return (this includes U.S. territory tax returns and foreign country tax returns).

Non Tax Filers

Independent students and parents who are not required to file federal taxes and are selected for verification must turn in a letter of non-filer status from the IRS. The IRS form 4506-T is required in order to fulfill this request.

• An explanation of why the student failed to make satisfactory academic progress

AND

• What has changed that will allow the student to make satisfactory academic progress at the next evaluation.

The completed appeal and the required documentation must be submitted to Academic Advising. The appeal form and the required documentation will then be forwarded to the Financial Aid Appeal Committee for review. The decision of the Appeal Committee is final and may not be appealed. Students will receive email notification of the committee’s decision.

If an appeal is approved, the student is placed on “financial aid probation” or “academic plan” status and Title IV aid eligibility is reinstated for the next payment period or term (with possible requirements specified by the school).

If the student does not make satisfactory progress or meet requirements of the academic plan by the end of the next payment period or term, the student loses eligibility for Title IV aid again. The student must then complete at least six credits on their own before they can appeal again.

PHEAA (PA State Grant) Academic Progress

PHEAA has separate guidelines for checking academic progress. Students will be notified by PHEAA if they are not making progress for their state grant. All appeals for this grant are handled through PHEAA directly.

Generally speaking, full-time students, must complete 24 credits per academic year. Part-time students must complete 12 per academic year.