Financial Aid: Example Packages We’re Committed to Making a Point Park Education Affordable
At Point Park, we make every effort to provide grants, scholarships and financial aid options to every student who needs them:
- 99% of our incoming freshmen receive financial aid.
- We awarded $103 million in financial aid last year.
- We will not reduce your institutional grants if you receive outside scholarships.
We will work with you to develop a plan that is best for you and your family. Many options are available, such as a payment plan, the Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students and/or a private education loan.
Click on the examples of financial aid packages below to get an idea of the types of financial aid that may be available to you. The following examples are based on awarding policies for the 2023-24 academic year.
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- Family Size: 4 people/1 person in college
- Parent Income: $110,000
- Grade Point Average: 3.0
- Family Size: 4 people/2 people in college
- Parent Income: $100,000
- Grade Point Average: 3.6
- Family Size: 3 people/1 person in college
- Parent Income: $35,000
- Grade Point Average: 3.72
- Family Size: 5 people/1 person in college
- Parent Income: $70,000
- Grade Point Average: 3.1
Financial Aid Example One
Schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Communication and Education
- Family Size: 3 people/1 person in college
- Parent Income: $35,000
- Grade Point Average: 3.72
Based on the criteria above, this is an example of what a financial aid package could include:*
|
Federal Pell Grant |
$7,395 |
|
Pennsylvania State Grant Estimate |
$5,266 |
|
Point Park Trustee Scholarship (merit-based) |
$19,000 |
|
Federal Direct Subsidized Loan |
$3,500 |
|
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan |
$2,000 |
|
Federal SEOG |
$1,000 |
| Point Park Grant (Students living on Campus) | $4,300 |
| Total Awards | $42,461 |
Estimated Family Contribution from FAFSA: $0.
Student is also eligible for Federal Work-Study.
*This is only an example and is no guarantee of the financial aid you would receive.
Financial Aid Example Two
Conservatory of Performing Arts
- Family Size: 5 people/1 person in college
- Parent Income: $70,000
- Grade Point Average: 3.1
Based on the criteria above, this is an example of what a financial aid package could include*
|
Pennsylvania State Grant Estimate |
$5,266 |
|
Point Park Artistic Achievement Award |
$12,000 |
| Theater Apprenticeship | $3,000 |
|
Point Park Grant |
$9,000 |
|
Outside Scholarship |
$1,000 |
|
Federal Direct Subsidized Loan |
$3,500 |
|
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan |
$2,000 |
|
Total Awards |
$35,766 |
Estimated Family Contribution from FAFSA: $6000.
Student is also eligible for Federal Work-Study.
*This is only an example and is no guarantee of the financial aid you would receive.
Financial Aid Example Three
Schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Communication and Education
- Family Size: 4 people/1 person in college
- Parent Income: $110,000
- Grade Point Average: 3.0
Based on the criteria above, this is an example of what a financial aid package could include*
|
Founders Scholarship (merit-based) |
$17,000 |
|
Federal Direct Subsidized Loan |
$3,500 |
|
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan |
$2,000 |
|
Total Awards |
$22,500 |
Estimated Family Contribution from FAFSA: $22,000.
Student may also be eligible for need-based grants.
Student is also eligible for Federal Work-Study.
*This is only an example and is no guarantee of the financial aid you would receive.
Financial Aid Example Four
Conservatory of Performing Arts
- Family Size: 4 people/2 people in college
- Parent Income: $100,000
- Grade Point Average: 3.6
Based on the criteria above, this is an example of what a financial aid package could include*
|
Dean’s Academic Scholarship |
$5,000 |
|
Point Park Artistic Achievement Award |
$9,000 |
| Point Park Grant | $9,000 |
| Outside Scholarship | $1,000 |
|
Federal Direct Subsidized Loan |
$3,500 |
|
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan |
$2,000 |
|
Total Awards |
$29,500 |
Estimated Family Contribution from FAFSA: $11,000.
Student may also be eligible for need-based grants.
Student is also eligible for Federal Work-Study.
*This is only an example and is no guarantee of the financial aid you would receive.