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 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.

Eligibility for Pennsylvania tuition (in-state rates) is governed by the University’s Policy on PA Residency Classification.  The policy establishes the criteria used to classify a student as a Pennsylvania Resident (PA Resident) or Non-Resident for tuition purposes. PA Residents are charged in-state tuition rates; Non-Residents are charged out-of-state rates. The term “PA Resident” for tuition billing purposes may differ from other definitions of Pennsylvania residency.

I. Scope

This policy affects tuition rates charged to students who are enrolled in classes at the University of Pittsburgh. It outlines the requirements that must be met to be considered a PA Resident and the responsibilities of those charged with managing the process governing classification of a student’s residency, including the PA Residency Coordinators at each campus.

II. Definitions

A. PA Resident: Classification of students who are charged the in-state tuition rate.

B. Enrolled: Enrolled, as it pertains to this policy, means a student is registered for one or more classes.

III. Policy

One of the requirements to be considered a PA Resident for tuition purposes is that a student must live in PA for 12 continuous months immediately prior to enrollment at an institution of higher education in PA. This is called the “12 Month Requirement.” Students under the age of 22 are considered minors for purposes of residency determination and are classified based on the residency information of their parent(s) or legal guardian(s).

In addition to meeting the 12 Month Requirement, Non-U.S. Citizens must submit documentation proving they fall into one of the three immigration categories in the “Non-U.S. Citizens Immigration Requirements” section of this policy.

Section V below outlines the requirements that must be met in determining residency classification. As explained in that section, PA Residency Coordinators serve as the central points of contact for submitting materials required under this Policy. Contact information for the PA Residency Coordinators at each campus is provided in Section IX-Resources, below. Where deadlines in this Policy refer to academic term and session dates, please refer to the University’s official academic calendar on the Office of the University Registrar’s website.

Scholarships Contingent on Non-Residency

A student receiving a scholarship or grant contingent on maintaining a residence in a state other than PA will be classified as a Non-Resident for tuition purposes.

University of Pittsburgh grants or scholarships awarded to the student based on out-of-state residency status may be reduced or cancelled if the student is subsequently reclassified as a PA Resident.

IV. Requirements

A. 12 Month Requirement

Students who have lived in PA for at least 12 consecutive months immediately prior to enrollment at any institution of higher education in PA meet the 12 Month Requirement. For U.S. Citizens, this is all that is required for classification as a PA Resident. Students who are Non-U.S. Citizens must also meet the immigration requirements described in Subsection B below in order to be eligible for reclassification to PA Resident. Students under the age of 22 are considered minors for purposes of residency determination and are classified based on the residency information of their parent(s) or legal guardian(s).

Students who do not meet the 12 Month Requirement are classified as Non-Residents. Those who wish to challenge their classification can file a petition with their campus PA Residency Coordinator. Instructions are provided below in Section VI. Petitioning to Overcome the 12 Month Requirement.

B. Non-U.S. Citizens Immigration Requirements

In addition to meeting the 12 Month Requirement, Non-U.S. Citizens must demonstrate that they fall into one of three immigration categories to be reclassified to PA Resident:

1. Asylee, refugee, or U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (green card holder); or
2. Has an approved I-140 or I-130, along with Form I-797, the Receipt Notice for the filing of Form I-485; or
3. Has an approved I-140 or I-130, along with evidence to support that they intend, but are unable, to file a Form I-485 because they do not have a current priority date as determined by the most recent U.S Department of State Visa Bulletin.* To provide sufficient evidence under this category, the student must provide evidence of their country of birth; in most cases, a copy of the passport identification page meets this requirement.

Filing Deadlines. Students who meet the 12 Month Requirement and fall into one of the immigration categories above must submit copies of their immigration documents to their campus PA Residency Coordinator to request reclassification by:

• Fall, Spring, and Summer Terms: no later than 30 calendar days after the first official day of classes for the term.
• Summer session within the Summer Term: no later than 15 calendar days after the first official start date of classes for the session.

If documentation is submitted after the deadline, the request for reclassification will be effective on the first day of the following term or summer term session. Residency reclassification is not retroactive to any prior terms.

* Refer to the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services for further information about determining your priority dates. As explained in those resources, a person’s priority date is determined by the specific category of permanent residency applied for, and the country of chargeability (birth).

C. Military Affiliated Students

Qualifications. Individuals who meet at least one of the following qualifications are eligible for PA Resident status for tuition purposes:

Under the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Statutes Title 24 (Education), Section 2509 (the “Act”).

1. Any Veteran, their spouse, dependent children, or any other individual who is eligible to receive benefits under any of the following:

1. 10 U.S.C. Chapter 1606 Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve
2. 38 U.S.C. Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty
3. 38 U.S.C. Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment
4. 38 U.S.C. Chapter 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill®

In addition, a child, a spouse, or a surviving spouse who is eligible to receive benefits under Chapter 35 (relating to survivors’ and dependents’ educational assistance) qualifies for the PA Resident tuition rate.

For purposes of the Act, a “Veteran” is any individual who served in the United States Armed Forces, including a reserve component or National Guard, and who was discharged or released from service under conditions other than dishonorable.

If you meet any of the above-listed requirements, please provide a copy of the Service Member’s DD214 and your Certificate of Eligibility from the VA to the Residency Coordinator at the Pittsburgh campus.

2. Military personnel who are assigned to an active duty station in Pennsylvania and who reside in Pennsylvania, and their spouses and dependent children. If you meet this requirement, please provide a copy, to the Residency Coordinator at the Pittsburgh campus, of the active duty member’s orders and a copy of the first page of the most recent IRS Form 1040/1040A displaying the name of the spouse or dependent child, if applicable.

3. Civilian personnel employed at a US Department of Defense facility who are transferred to Pennsylvania by the US Department of Defense and who reside in Pennsylvania, and their spouses and dependent children. If you meet this requirement, please provide a letter, to the Residency Coordinator at the Pittsburgh campus, from the US Department of Defense that documents the transfer to Pennsylvania specifying the name of the person employed, the applicable US Department of Defense facility in Pennsylvania, and the start date, along with a copy of the first page of the most recent IRS Form 1040/1040A displaying the name of the spouse or dependent child, if applicable.

Under the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Title 51 (Military Affairs), Chapter 32:

1. Service Members of the Pennsylvania National Guard who are receiving the Education Assistance Program (EAP) Grant qualify for the resident tuition rate.  Beginning academic year 2020-2021, PA National Guard members’ spouses, surviving spouses, and children who are eligible for benefits under the Military Family Education Program (MFEP) also qualify for the resident tuition rate. If you meet these requirements, you will be reclassified to a Pennsylvania resident once you are an enrolled student and the financial aid office has been notified by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency that you have been awarded EAP or MFEP benefits.

Filing Deadlines. Military affiliated students should submit the documentation described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3) above to the PA Residency Coordinator at their campus to request reclassification by:

• Fall, Spring, and Summer Terms: no later than 30 calendar days after the first official day of classes for the term
• Summer session within the Summer Term: no later than 15 calendar days after the first official start date of classes for the session.
• date of classes for the session.

If documentation is submitted after the deadline, the request for reclassification will be effective on the first day of the following term or summer term session. Residency reclassification is not retroactive to any prior terms.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

V. Petitioning and Appealing to Overcome the 12 Month Requirement

A. Filing a Petition

Students whose initial residency classification is Non-Resident because they do not meet the 12 Month Requirement may complete the University’s petition form and file it, together with supporting documentation, to the PA Residency Coordinator at their campus. Through the Petition Process and supporting documentation, the student must demonstrate that they:

1. Came to PA for reasons other than enrollment in an institution of higher education; and/or
2. Intend and are able to live in PA permanently or indefinitely upon completion of their academic studies.

Contact information for the PA Residency Coordinator at each campus, the petition form, and its filing instructions, are provided in Section IX-Resources, below.

Petition Deadlines. A student must submit their petition to the PA Residency Coordinator by:

• Fall, Spring, and Summer Terms: no later than 30 calendar days after the first official day of classes for the term.
• Summer session within the Summer Term: no later than 15 calendar days after the first official start date of classes for the session.

Petitions Filed After the Deadline. A petition filed after the deadline will be considered for the following term or summer term session.

Request for Additional Documentation. If additional documentation and information is requested by the PA Residency Coordinator, it must be submitted within 15 days of the date requested. Otherwise, the petition will be denied for that term.

B. Factors Considered

The following factors may be taken into consideration by the University when rendering a decision on a petition or appeal for reclassification. No required number of factors must be met, since each case is decided on the basis of the facts provided, the quality and reliability of the documentation submitted, and the student’s intentions and actual ability to live permanently or indefinitely in PA.

• Payment of appropriate PA state and local taxes.
• Agreement for permanent, full-time employment in Pennsylvania.
• Lease or purchase of a permanent, independent residence in Pennsylvania by the student.
• Transfer of bank accounts, stocks, automobiles, and other registered property to Pennsylvania from another state.
• Membership in social, civic, political, athletic, and religious organizations located in Pennsylvania.
• Procurement of a Pennsylvania driver’s license.
• Procurement of a Pennsylvania motor vehicle registration.
• Registration to vote in Pennsylvania
• A notarized statement by the student or their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) in the case of a minor declaring their intention to make Pennsylvania their residence either permanently or for an indefinite period of time.
• A notarized statement from the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of a student under the age of 22 setting forth facts to establish the student’s financial independence and separate residence. The student should provide financial documentation demonstrating the ability to fully and independently support themselves to substantiate this condition.

C. PA Residency Coordinator Decision

The PA Residency Coordinator will review the petition and supporting documentation, and then render a decision and provide written notification to the student.

If the petition was submitted by the deadline for the term, and the petition is approved, the residency reclassification will remain in effect going forward.

A petition filed after the deadline for a term, if approved, will be effective on the first day of the following term or summer term session. Reclassification is not retroactive to any prior terms.

If the petition is denied, the student has 30 days from the date of notice of denial to inform their PA Residency Coordinator in writing if they wish to appeal by appearing before the University Residency Appeals Committee (the Committee) as noted in Subsection D below. The PA Residency Coordinator will notify the Committee of the student’s request.

D. University Residency Appeals Committee

If a student properly files an appeal of the PA Residency Coordinator’s decision, the student will be invited to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Committee so the Committee can review the PA Residency Coordinator’s decision. The student has the option to attend that meeting with the Committee to discuss their case and answer questions. After the meeting, the Committee will deliberate and render a final decision that will be provided to the student in writing. If the student wishes to be accompanied to the meeting by legal counsel, the attorney will be limited to observing and cannot participate in the meeting, nor respond to questions on behalf of the student.

If the initial petition form was submitted by the deadline, and the Committee approves the student’s appeal, the effective beginning term of reclassification will be term in which the student filed the petition.

If the initial petition form was submitted after the deadline for a term, and the Committee approves the appeal, the effective beginning term of reclassification will be on first day of the following term or summer term session. Reclassification is not retroactive to any prior terms.

VI. Notifications

1. When a student moves from Pennsylvania to another state they must give written notice to their campus PA Residency Coordinator.
2. When parents of a student under 22 years of age move, the student must give written notice of any change in their parent’s/parents’ or legal guardian’s/legal guardians’ address to their campus PA Residency Coordinator.

VII. Adjustments and False Information

Students who are found eligible for in-state rates due to an error in classification are subject to retroactive reclassification as Non-Residents and are responsible for the payment of all related tuition and fees.

Students who are found eligible for in-state rates as a result of false or concealed facts are subject to University discipline and are responsible for the immediate payment of all Non-Resident tuition and fees. Failure to make payment in full may result in legal action and additional costs, including legal fees, court costs, and collection costs that may include an additional percentage of the total amount due to the University, if the unpaid account balance is assigned to a Collection Agency.

The University reserves the right to periodically audit and make any necessary adjustment in the classification of all students.

VIII. Governance or Responsibilities

A. Student

• Under 22, notifies the University of a change in residency of their parent(s) or legal guardian(s);
• Notifies the University of a change in their residency status;
• Files a petition with their campus PA Residency Coordinator, if they receive a Non-Resident classification; and
• Notifies their PA Residency Coordinator if they wish to file an appeal of a decision to deny their petition of a Non-Resident classification.

B. PA Residency Coordinator

• Reviews residency petitions and makes decisions on residency classification;
• Communicates results to the student as needed and when appropriate;
• Notifies the University Residency Appeals Committee of a student’s appeal of the PA Residency Coordinator’s decision on a petition; and
• Provides written notification to the student of the Committee’s final decision, if the student has elected to have the Committee review the appeal.

C. University Residency Appeals Committee

• Reviews student appeals; and
• Provides final decisions on residency classification based on information provided during the review of the appeal.

Petitioning for Eligibility for Reduced Tuition Rates

Instructions for Petitioning

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 5.5% as of July 2023.

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 of 5.5% as of July 2023.
• 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 2021 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 2021 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 12/31/21.
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.