Financial Aid Resources

Pittsburgh Technical Institute participates in state and federal grant and loan programs. Awards vary from family to family and are based on annual earnings, age, state of residency, and circumstances that might be unique to you.

The only way to know for sure whether you qualify to receive financial aid is to meet with a Financial Planner or someone who works daily with the rules, regulations and exceptions. They change from year to year, so don’t depend on someone else’s experience to guide your decision.

Do research. Sit down with an expert. Ask questions. Get the latest information to find out how financial aid applies to you and your family.

Explore all of your options. We would be glad to help. If you want to start investigating here are some resources.

Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency
For PHEAA customer service:
1.800.692.7392 (Toll-free U.S. & Canada)
www.pheaa.org
Online Contact: Click here.

FAFSA on the Web Customer Service
For questions concerning the Free Application for Federal Student Aid:
1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) or 1-319-337-5665.
If you are hearing-impaired and have questions, please contact the TTY line at 1.800.730.8913.
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov

Military Benefits Available
For information on benefits to veterans, service members, and some dependents of veterans:
1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551).
www.gibill.va.gov
Chapter 30 - All Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program Montgomery GI Bill (Active Duty)
Chapter 1606 - Select Reserve Education Benefit
Chapter 1607 - National Guard Reserves
Chapter 35 - Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance
Chapter 32 - Veterans Education Assistance Program VEAP
Chapter 31 - Vocational Rehabilitation

Acronyms to remember:
AES – American Education Services
FAFSA – Free Application for Federal  Student Aid
PHEAA – Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency
SAR – Student Aid Report