Scholarships and financial assistance

Pitt State offers its students many opportunities for scholarships & financial assistance. 

We understand that, as a student, your focus should be on the classroom and not on the paperwork. The professionals in our Office of Student Financial Assistance are here to provide you with the information you need to make the right choices about financial aid.

Nearly 80 percent of Pitt State students receive some sort of financial aid, including:

• Grants: assistance that does not require repayment
• Scholarships: awards for students who have demonstrated superior academic achievement or meet specific criteria, which do not require repayment
• Employment: about 10% of our students are employed on campus
• Loans: loans can be made to parents and/or students, and must be repaid

In many cases, our student financial assistance professionals can help you combine these options into a personal package that fits your individual need. The amount of assistance you receive is based upon your family’s expected contribution to your educational costs.

Scholarships

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Frequently Asked Questions

We encourage you to apply early and to take advantage of the support that is available for you - priority date for scholarships is November 1.

The final scholarships deadline for incoming freshmen and transfer students is based on the availability of the funds. It's never too late to apply – funds are often available up to the start of the semester.

When applying for scholarships, we will need:

• Submitted admission application
• Submitted scholarship application
• All required documentation (official school transcripts and ACT test scores)

Applying for General Scholarships

Incoming Freshmen and Transfer Students

• For incoming freshmen, submit ACT/SAT scores, high school cumulative GPA and class rank to Pitt State by November 1st (Self-reported information is not used for scholarship purposes.)
  
• For transfer students, send all college transcripts to Pitt State by November 1st for first consideration
  
• Apply for admission and scholarships online by November 1st. If you completed a paper application for admission, complete a separate scholarship application
• Applications received after November 1 will be considered only if funds remain available

Current students

• Must apply or re-apply for General Scholarships every year to be considered. Apply every year by February 1 for first consideration
  
• Apply or Re-Apply for General Scholarships (Current Students)
• Applications received after February 1 will be considered only if funds remain available

Admission Scholarships

Many incoming freshmen and transfer students who apply to Pittsburg State University are eligible for Admission scholarships based on academic performance. 

Academic Achievement Award for Freshmen- New incoming freshmen (most recent high school graduates only) who have applied for admission and completed their admission file (submitted their high school transcript and ACT score) by November 1, with a minimum ACT score of 22 and a minimum unweighted 3.2 GPA are eligible for at least $500. The scholarship is divided between the fall and spring semesters and renewable for a second year with 24 PSU credit hours and at least a 3.2 PSU GPA after the first year.

High school class valedictorians (students ranked #1 in high school class) are also eligible for an Admission scholarship if they have applied for admission and completed their application file by November 1. 

Academic Achievement Award for Transfer Students - Students transferring from an accredited college, university, or community college, who have applied for admission and completed their admission file (submitted all required college transcripts) by November 1, with 48 completed hours and a 3.25 GPA or 24 completed hours and a 3.5 GPA may be eligible for $750. Students with 48 completed hours or 24 completed hours and a 4.0 GPA may be eligible for $1,500. This award is non-renewable. Please note: to be considered a transfer student and for transfer scholarships, a minimum of 24 college credit hours must be taken after high school graduation.

Note: Self-reported scores are not used for scholarship purposes.

Deadlines

There are three important dates for every student to remember:

• November 1 - Priority date application for Pitt State Scholarships
• January 15 - Application deadline for Honors College Scholarships
• March 1 - Application deadline for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)