The college has a Student Financial Services Office where students and their families develop a financial plan to help ensure students’ completion of their programs. Specialists from this department will help students complete the federal and state applications for grants and loans applicable to the students’ circumstances. Once a student’s eligibility for financial aid has been determined, the student receives help in developing a plan for meeting remaining educational expenses.

Students may apply for financial assistance under various federal and state programs as follows:

+ Federal Stafford Loan

+ Federal Pell Grant

+ Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

+ Federal Perkins Loan + Federal Work-Study (CWS)

+ Federal PLUS Loan Program

+ State-Funded Student Assistance Programs

+ Vocational Rehabilitation Assistance

+ Veterans Administration Benefits

 Awards under these programs are based on individual need and the availability of funds.

Students receiving financial assistance must maintain satisfactory academic progress standards as outlined in this catalog.

A number of states, including Pennsylvania, also offer educational grants. Some states permit their residents to use the grants at schools outside of the state. Contact the Student Financial Services Office at The Art Institute for further details about financial aid resources.