by our College Data Analytics TeamMost students won’t pay the advertised price of a school. Instead, they will be provided with a financial aid plan that includes a mix of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. But some kinds of aid are more desirable than others, and some students will get more than others.
However, some types of financial aid are definitely more desireable than others, and some students will receive more aid than others.Find out more by scrolling down the page.
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics average financial aid offer for freshmen students is $4,891.00. 77% of first-year students are awarded financial aid, primarily comprising loans.
Financial aid contains loans, grants, and scholarships. But college loans need to be repaid, thus they are not a real college discount.
Concerned about the loans that may be included in your financial aid package? See the average amount of debt per student at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics.
Colleges and universities offer institutional scholarships and grants as financial assistance to help students cover tuition fees and other educational costs. These awards, which do not require repayment, can be merit-based or need-based. Merit-based institutional scholarships recognize students who have exceptional academic records, special talents, or skills in particular areas. Eligibility for these scholarships often depends on factors such as a student’s high school performance, standardized test scores, or involvement in extracurricular activities. In contrast, need-based institutional grants are designed for students who show financial need. The amount awarded usually depends on the student’s family’s financial condition and aims.
The following numbers apply to scholarships and grants largely offered by the school itself.
4% of incoming freshmen (6 total) were given scholarships at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, averaging $3,171.00 per student. This puts it in the top 50th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
In addition to scholarships, 45% of first years (75 total) were awarded federal grant aid, averaging $4,491.00 each.
The table below shows grant and scholarship distributions by income for first-year students getting any sort of federally-funded Title IV aid, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 33.93% | $4,921.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 5.95% | $3,800.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 4.76% | $2,101.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 4.17% | $810.00 |
| Income 110k + | 1.79% | $181.00 |
The table above shows students who are receiving Title IV aid, which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more.
85 PIA undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 77% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $4,891.00.The majority of which come in the form of Pell Grants.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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