In addition to merit scholarships, Chatham offers generous need-based financial aid. Students must complete the to determine eligibility for need-based aid. No other forms are required.
Up to $1,000 Annually
The Residential Dining Grant is awarded to Pell-eligible students who live on campus and enroll in the 21-meal plan. FAFSA filing is required. Applied directly to student account and may not be converted to cash or used for other expenses.
Up to $2,000 Annually
Awarded to undergraduate students who have an undergraduate sibling currently attending Chatham. Sibling verification is required.
Federal PELL Grants are usually awarded only to undergraduate students who display exceptional financial need and have not earned a bachelor's, graduate, or professional degree. The amount depends on your financial needs, the costs of attending school, your status as a full-time or part-time student, and your plans to attend school for a full academic year or less. A FAFSA is needed to determine PELL grant eligibility.
All PELL-eligible programs at Chatham University meet the following criteria for calculation—standard terms of semesters with credit hours in which the fall through spring terms are equal to or greater than 30 weeks, or the academic year exceeds the definition of an academic year and the institution has a waiver. (Formula 1) Federal PELL Grants are also available for summer classes for eligible students.
Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a need-based self-help award. If a student has been awarded FWS, the FWS award is the total that can be earned during the academic year as a work-study student. FWS can be used for on and off campus employment.
Career Development can assist students in finding FWS positions. It is important to note that funds earned in the Federal Work-Study Program are not credited to the student's account. Students receive a monthly paycheck based on the hours they work. Each student will receive a work agreement that outlines work expectations, compensation, and employment terms. A FAFSA is needed to determine FWS eligibility.
The Federal TEACH Grant will be awarded to interested students who reach out to the Office of Financial Aid. Students will be required to complete a TEACH grant application, where they acknowledge the terms of the TEACH grant and possible conversion to a Direct Loan if not fulfilled. The program of study will need to comply with the US Department of Education-defined high-needs fields, or Teacher Shortage list as defined by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Students will also complete an Agreement to Serve and Counseling before the grant is processed to the account. Subsequent Counseling and application will be needed for subsequent years.
A Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is available to undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptional financial need. Chatham awards these grants to students who have a valid FAFSA on file with a zero EFC. These funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and are contingent upon the FAFSA completion date.
The Pennsylvania State Grant is a need-based program administered by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) for Pennsylvania residents pursuing their first undergraduate degree. Awards are based on financial need, enrollment status, and the cost of attendance, and may vary from year to year depending on state funding and the number of eligible applicants.
To be considered, students must complete both the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the PHEAA State Grant Form (available after submitting the FAFSA). Students should list Chatham University as their school of choice (school code: 003244) when completing these applications.
PHEAA determines grant amounts, and they are not guaranteed from year to year. Recipients must maintain satisfactory academic progress and meet all PHEAA eligibility requirements to continue receiving the grant.
The FosterEd Program offers a tuition and mandatory fee waiver for youth who are or were in foster care, as well as for those who are currently in foster care.
The application is combined for Chafee ETG and FosterEd and more information about eligibility can be found on the application. Please contact Chatham University's Point of Contact for these programs with any questions:
In addition to the PA State Grant, Chatham University participates in and supports several other state-funded programs that help Pennsylvania students access and afford higher education, including:
PA Blind or Deaf Higher Education Beneficiary Grant (BDBG) Program
Chafee Education and Training Grant (Chafee ETG) Program
Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program
PA National Guard Educational Assistance Program (EAP)
PA National Guard Military Family Education Program (MFEP)
PA Partnerships for Access to Higher Education (PATH) Program
PA Ready to Succeed Scholarship (RTSS) Program
PA Targeted Industry Program (PA-TIP)
Each program has unique eligibility requirements and application steps. Students are encouraged to visit for detailed information and to explore all opportunities for which they may qualify.
Filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is what triggers your eligibility for grants and loans from the federal government, state government, and schools (including Chatham). It's an incredibly important part of getting financial aid.
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If you have questions about financial aid, please contact the Office of Financial Aid located at Berry Hall on the Shadyside Campus.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Phone: 412-365-2781
Fax: 412-365-1871
FAO@chatham.edu
