Financial Information

Bennett Davis Hall
504 East Main Street
Titusville, PA 16354
Phone: 814-827-4495
Fax: 814-827-4522

Pitt-Titusville has established a program of financial aid to provide assistance to students whose resources cannot meet the total cost of education. Students are encouraged to apply for financial aid and to explore all potential sources of financial assistance including state, federal, and community sources, as well as the University.

Students may receive various types of financial assistance from a variety of government, university, and privately-sponsored programs including grants and scholarships (direct awards with no repayment required), loans (normally offered at relatively low interest with repayment due in small installments after the student leaves college), and/or campus-based employment. Additional information and appropriate applications may be obtained from the Office of Financial Aid.

Students should also check with their high school guidance office for additional grants and scholarships that may be available locally.

Financial Aid Application Procedure

To be considered for financial aid, students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). A variety of factors are typically considered in determining eligibility, including college costs, family contributions, student earnings, family size, savings, and date of submission of all appropriate financial aid materials.

Financial aid awards are made for one academic year, and eligibility must be determined on an annual basis. Therefore students must file a FAFSA each year. Students must show continued need, and must submit all appropriate applications each year within established deadlines, as well as meet all federal regulations regarding verification if selected (this may include submitting tax transcripts and other supporting documents). In addition, students must be in good academic standing and must show satisfactory academic progress toward their degree, as defined below, to be eligible to receive, or to continue to receive financial aid.

Detailed information about all financial aid programs, including financial aid policies, application procedures, and deadlines, in addition to financial aid applications, can be obtained from the Office of Financial Aid. Individual appointments can be made Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy

Federal regulations require that the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville’s Office of Financial Aid monitor the Satisfactory Academic Progress of all students applying for, or receiving financial aid. The programs governed by these regulations are known as Federal Title IV Aid and include: Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan, Federal Direct Loan (Subsidized/Unsubsidized), Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Federal Work-Study, Federal Pell Grant, and most University aid. This standard does not apply to tuition remission for dependents of Pitt employees, some outside scholarships, or state student incentive grants (i.e., PA State Grant). State agencies awarding state grants establish their own academic standard.

All students who meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements will be assigned a Satisfactory Academic Progress indicator for the upcoming school year.

Satisfactory Academic Progress is checked once a year, after spring term and determines a student’s status for the next academic year.

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards include three components:

1. GPA Requirement.
   Students must achieve a 1.50 minimum cumulative GPA if below 30 credits, and a 2.00 cumulative GPA if the student has earned 31 or more credits.
2. Pace of Completion.
   Students must maintain a minimum 67% cumulative course completion rate based on cumulative credits attempted and cumulative credits completed. All courses with a passing or failing grade will be counted as credits attempted.
3. Attempted Credits/Program Length.
   Credits attempted by a student cannot exceed 150% of the credits required as defined by the University’s published length of the specific program. For example, for a 2 year degree (60 credits), a student must complete their program within 90 credits.

All courses with a passing or failing grade will be counted as credits attempted. All courses with a grade designated as G, I, R, or W will be counted as credits attempted. Credits on all repeated courses will be counted as credits attempted. Transfer credits from another school will be counted both in terms of hours attempted and hours completed in SAP evaluation. Reinstated students do not have prior attempted credits excluded from the determination for student aid eligibility, as required by federal regulations.

Unsatisfactory Progress

Those not making progress will be dropped to “not meet progress” and be denied student aid for any upcoming enrollment period until they have met the requirements for satisfactory academic progress. Students academically dismissed are automatically ineligible for further financial aid.

The student can regain Satisfactory Academic Progress after being placed on Not Meet Progress by:

• Registering and paying for classes using his/her own funds. Students may wish to consider the PittPAY Payment PLAN or certain alternative loans that do not require SAP. Upon meeting financial aid satisfactory academic progress criteria as stated above, the student must request financial aid reinstatement and complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), OR
• The student may appeal the loss of financial aid eligibility if a student has experienced circumstances beyond control that have kept them from maintaining satisfactory academic progress. After review by the Financial Aid Office, if an appeal is reviewed favorably, the student will be granted one term of Probation for financial aid and eligibility will be reinstated for one payment period. Students on probation must be able to demonstrate that they will be able to meet SAP standards at the end of the next payment period. In cases where it is not possible for a student to meet minimum requirements for Satisfactory Academic Progress in one term, the student can be placed on an academic plan. If the academic plan is approved, the student’s financial aid eligibility will be reinstated for one payment period. Students must meet the requirements of the academic plan at the end of the payment period to be eligible to receive aid for subsequent terms. The student will remain on the academic plan until they have met the Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements. Please contact the Financial Aid Office for more information on the appeals process.

PA State Grant Program

In addition to the general Satisfactory Academic Progress guidelines, undergraduate students receiving a PA State Grant are subject to a separate satisfactory academic progress review. Students that receive the PA State Grant are required to complete a minimum of 12 credits for each full-time PA State Grant received or a minimum of 6 credits for each part-time PA State Grant received in the most recent completed academic year.

For more specific information, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.

Financial Assistance Programs

By completing the FAFSA application process outlined above, students are applying for:

Federal Pell Grant-federal entitlement program providing assistance to qualified applicants;

Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grant (SEOG)-institutionally controlled federal grant program awarded on the basis of significant financial need and available funding (must be Federal Pell Grant eligible to receive);

Federal Work Study-on-campus employment program supported by federal and institutional funds;

PA State Grant-state-sponsored grant program available to eligible Pennsylvania residents;

In addition, students are eligible to apply for Federal Direct Subsidized and/or Unsubsidized Loans and Federal Direct Parent PLUS loans. Students who receive loans are reminded of their repayment obligations. Promissory notes will detail these obligations.

Veterans’ Educational Benefits

For questions and information regarding educational benefits for veterans or spouses and children of service connected disabled veterans, visit our Web site at: https://titusville.pitt.edu/admissions/veterans and click on Veterans under the Admissions index tab. You may also call the Titusville Certifying Official at 814-827-4495.

University Scholarships and Grants

Donor Scholarships — Pitt-Titusville awards several scholarships made possible by gifts from private donors and direct institutional funds based on a student’s high school academic achievements. Admitted students are considered for assistance from all sources offered by the college.

All donor scholarships require the student complete a FAFSA application and be enrolled full-time and continuously during the academic year. These scholarships are awardable for a maximum of two academic years (August-April) - Summers not included. In order to renew for a second year, a student must have a minimum cumulative 2.85 GPA. The following are the specific awards and their additional specific eligibility criteria:

The DeFrees Family Foundation Scholarship-awarded to students enrolled at Pitt-Titusville from Warren County

Ruth R. Gilson Scholarships-awarded to Titusville High School graduates

Betty Root Scholarships (in memory of Delbert Proper and Jessie Lamberton Proper)-awarded to students who are accepted into our Nursing Program who are graduates of Maplewood High School

The Campbell and Panizza Family Scholarships-awarded first to graduates of Fort Cherry or Monesson High Schools, then to students from Monessen or McDonald, PA, then to students from Fayette, Washington and Westmoreland counties.

Ben McEnteer Scholarship Fund-awarded to deserving full-time students

John Hugh Erickson II Memorial Scholarship-awarded to deserving full-time students

Marshall A. Fisher Scholarship-available to graduates of Titusville Area High School (application forms are available in the high school guidance office)

Walter Scott Kriner Family Scholarship-awarded to deserving full-time students

Ki R. Shim, PhD. and Chungja C. Shim M.D. scholarship fund-awarded to deserving full-time students

Emil M. and Kathleen M. Spadafore Endowed Fund for Student Resources-awarded to deserving full-time students

UPT Nursing Grants-All students admitted full-time to UPT Nursing program are considered for an at entry Nursing Scholarship.  PA residents can qualify for $6,000 and Out of State residents can qualify for $10,000.  The grant is renewable for the second year only at the Titusville campus if the student remains at full-time enrollment and has a cum GPA of 2.0 or higher.

For more specific details on each of these scholarships, please visit https://www.titusville.pitt.edu/admissions/financial-aid/types-financial-aid/upt-scholarships. 

Tuition, Fees, and Other Charges

The following are the costs for the 2022-2023 academic year (subject to change each academic year).

The University of Pittsburgh reserves the right to change the tuition rate and fees at any time without advance notice.

The University’s tuition and mandatory fee rates are available on the Tuition and Mandatory Fees  page.

Determining How Full-Time vs Part-Time Students are Billed

In the Fall and Spring Terms:

Undergraduate students registered for 12 to 18 credits in the Fall and Spring Terms are regarded as full-time students, and are assessed the current undergraduate “flat” tuition rate for their academic center.
Undergraduate students registered for fewer than 12 credits are considered part-time, and are billed on a per-credit basis.

Students will be charged per credit for each credit exceeding the maximum full-time credit limit.

About Mandatory Fees

Mandatory Fee figures are applicable to students regardless of Pennsylvania or Out-of-State residency. Not listed under Mandatory Fees are:

1. Course/major fees that are based upon registration in specific courses (e.g., lab fees).
2. Academic fees (e.g., application fees, academic program fees for programs such as Cooperative Engineering Program and Study Abroad).
3. Service fees (e.g., late application for graduation and lost ID cards).
4. Professional workshop and professional development fees
5. Specific-student fees such as the Freshman Socialization Fee at the Greensburg Campus.

The difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition is provided through an appropriation from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (see Eligibility for Reduced Tuition).

An additional charge for excessive breakage will be made in all lab courses.

Eligibility for Reduced Tuition

Tuition rates for the University of Pittsburgh are based on whether or not the student is a permanent resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. A higher tuition rate is charged to nonresidents. A student who has lived in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for a continuous period of 12 months immediately prior to attending any college or university in the state may be eligible for reduced tuition rates. To be eligible, the student must be a citizen of the United States or have an immigrant or permanent resident visa. For a student under 21 years of age, both the student and parents or legal guardian must reside in Pennsylvania.

Copies of Guidelines and Procedures for Determining Eligibility for Reduced Tuition Rates are available upon request in the Office of Admissions. Any admitted student may petition for reduced tuition rates by supplying convincing evidence to be reviewed by the Office of Student Services.

To be effective for a particular term, petitions must be submitted within the first 30 calendar days of the term. NO DUE DATES WILL BE EXTENDED, NOR WILL LATE PAYMENT OR LATE REGISTRATION FEES BE WAIVED FOR ANY REASON RELATED TO THE DETERMINATIONS OF ELIGIBILITY FOR REDUCED TUITION.

Only the Director of the Office of Student Services may evaluate eligibility for tuition purposes. Students who change their domicile from Pennsylvania to another state must promptly give written notice to the Office of Student Services.

Students under 21 years of age must report a change in their parents’ or legal guardians’ address.

Students who are found eligible for resident tuition rates at the time of initial classification due to an error in classification are subject to retroactive reclassification as nonresidents and are responsible for the payment of all related tuition and fees.

Students who are found eligible for reduced tuition rates as a result of facts concealed or falsified at the time of initial classification are subject to University discipline and legal action and are responsible for the payment of all nonresident tuition and fees, including legal fees.

Eligibility for Pennsylvania tuition (in-state rates) is governed by the University’s Policy on PA Residency Classification.  The policy establishes the criteria used to classify a student as a Pennsylvania Resident (PA Resident) or Non-Resident for tuition purposes. PA Residents are charged in-state tuition rates; Non-Residents are charged out-of-state rates. The term “PA Resident” for tuition billing purposes may differ from other definitions of Pennsylvania residency.

I. Scope

This policy affects tuition rates charged to students who are enrolled in classes at the University of Pittsburgh. It outlines the requirements that must be met to be considered a PA Resident and the responsibilities of those charged with managing the process governing classification of a student’s residency, including the PA Residency Coordinators at each campus.

II. Definitions

A. PA Resident: Classification of students who are charged the in-state tuition rate.

B. Enrolled: Enrolled, as it pertains to this policy, means a student is registered for one or more classes.

III. Policy

One of the requirements to be considered a PA Resident for tuition purposes is that a student must live in PA for 12 continuous months immediately prior to enrollment at an institution of higher education in PA. This is called the “12 Month Requirement.” Students under the age of 22 are considered minors for purposes of residency determination and are classified based on the residency information of their parent(s) or legal guardian(s).

In addition to meeting the 12 Month Requirement, Non-U.S. Citizens must submit documentation proving they fall into one of the three immigration categories in the “Non-U.S. Citizens Immigration Requirements” section of this policy.

Section V below outlines the requirements that must be met in determining residency classification. As explained in that section, PA Residency Coordinators serve as the central points of contact for submitting materials required under this Policy. Contact information for the PA Residency Coordinators at each campus is provided in Section IX-Resources, below. Where deadlines in this Policy refer to academic term and session dates, please refer to the University’s official academic calendar on the Office of the University Registrar’s website.

Scholarships Contingent on Non-Residency

A student receiving a scholarship or grant contingent on maintaining a residence in a state other than PA will be classified as a Non-Resident for tuition purposes.

University of Pittsburgh grants or scholarships awarded to the student based on out-of-state residency status may be reduced or cancelled if the student is subsequently reclassified as a PA Resident.

IV. Requirements

A. 12 Month Requirement

Students who have lived in PA for at least 12 consecutive months immediately prior to enrollment at any institution of higher education in PA meet the 12 Month Requirement. For U.S. Citizens, this is all that is required for classification as a PA Resident. Students who are Non-U.S. Citizens must also meet the immigration requirements described in Subsection B below in order to be eligible for reclassification to PA Resident. Students under the age of 22 are considered minors for purposes of residency determination and are classified based on the residency information of their parent(s) or legal guardian(s).

Students who do not meet the 12 Month Requirement are classified as Non-Residents. Those who wish to challenge their classification can file a petition with their campus PA Residency Coordinator. Instructions are provided below in Section VI. Petitioning to Overcome the 12 Month Requirement.

B. Non-U.S. Citizens Immigration Requirements

In addition to meeting the 12 Month Requirement, Non-U.S. Citizens must demonstrate that they fall into one of three immigration categories to be reclassified to PA Resident:

1. Asylee, refugee, or U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (green card holder); or
2. Has an approved I-140 or I-130, along with Form I-797, the Receipt Notice for the filing of Form I-485; or
3. Has an approved I-140 or I-130, along with evidence to support that they intend, but are unable, to file a Form I-485 because they do not have a current priority date as determined by the most recent U.S Department of State Visa Bulletin.* To provide sufficient evidence under this category, the student must provide evidence of their country of birth; in most cases, a copy of the passport identification page meets this requirement.

Filing Deadlines. Students who meet the 12 Month Requirement and fall into one of the immigration categories above must submit copies of their immigration documents to their campus PA Residency Coordinator to request reclassification by:

• Fall, Spring, and Summer Terms: no later than 30 calendar days after the first official day of classes for the term.
• Summer session within the Summer Term: no later than 15 calendar days after the first official start date of classes for the session.

If documentation is submitted after the deadline, the request for reclassification will be effective on the first day of the following term or summer term session. Residency reclassification is not retroactive to any prior terms.

* Refer to the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services for further information about determining your priority dates. As explained in those resources, a person’s priority date is determined by the specific category of permanent residency applied for, and the country of chargeability (birth).

C. Military Affiliated Students

Qualifications. Individuals who meet at least one of the following qualifications are eligible for PA Resident status for tuition purposes:

Under the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Statutes Title 24 (Education), Section 2509 (the “Act”).

1. Any Veteran, their spouse, dependent children, or any other individual who is eligible to receive benefits under any of the following:

1. 10 U.S.C. Chapter 1606 Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve
2. 38 U.S.C. Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty
3. 38 U.S.C. Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment
4. 38 U.S.C. Chapter 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill®

In addition, a child, a spouse, or a surviving spouse who is eligible to receive benefits under Chapter 35 (relating to survivors’ and dependents’ educational assistance) qualifies for the PA Resident tuition rate.

For purposes of the Act, a “Veteran” is any individual who served in the United States Armed Forces, including a reserve component or National Guard, and who was discharged or released from service under conditions other than dishonorable.

If you meet any of the above-listed requirements, please provide a copy of the Service Member’s DD214 and your Certificate of Eligibility from the VA to the Residency Coordinator at the Pittsburgh campus.

2. Military personnel who are assigned to an active duty station in Pennsylvania and who reside in Pennsylvania, and their spouses and dependent children. If you meet this requirement, please provide a copy, to the Residency Coordinator at the Pittsburgh campus, of the active duty member’s orders and a copy of the first page of the most recent IRS Form 1040/1040A displaying the name of the spouse or dependent child, if applicable.

3. Civilian personnel employed at a US Department of Defense facility who are transferred to Pennsylvania by the US Department of Defense and who reside in Pennsylvania, and their spouses and dependent children. If you meet this requirement, please provide a letter, to the Residency Coordinator at the Pittsburgh campus, from the US Department of Defense that documents the transfer to Pennsylvania specifying the name of the person employed, the applicable US Department of Defense facility in Pennsylvania, and the start date, along with a copy of the first page of the most recent IRS Form 1040/1040A displaying the name of the spouse or dependent child, if applicable.

Under the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Title 51 (Military Affairs), Chapter 32:

1. Service Members of the Pennsylvania National Guard who are receiving the Education Assistance Program (EAP) Grant qualify for the resident tuition rate.  Beginning academic year 2020-2021, PA National Guard members’ spouses, surviving spouses, and children who are eligible for benefits under the Military Family Education Program (MFEP) also qualify for the resident tuition rate. If you meet these requirements, you will be reclassified to a Pennsylvania resident once you are an enrolled student and the financial aid office has been notified by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency that you have been awarded EAP or MFEP benefits.

Filing Deadlines. Military affiliated students should submit the documentation described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3) above to the PA Residency Coordinator at their campus to request reclassification by:

• Fall, Spring, and Summer Terms: no later than 30 calendar days after the first official day of classes for the term
• Summer session within the Summer Term: no later than 15 calendar days after the first official start date of classes for the session.
• date of classes for the session.

If documentation is submitted after the deadline, the request for reclassification will be effective on the first day of the following term or summer term session. Residency reclassification is not retroactive to any prior terms.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

V. Petitioning and Appealing to Overcome the 12 Month Requirement

A. Filing a Petition

Students whose initial residency classification is Non-Resident because they do not meet the 12 Month Requirement may complete the University’s petition form and file it, together with supporting documentation, to the PA Residency Coordinator at their campus. Through the Petition Process and supporting documentation, the student must demonstrate that they:

1. Came to PA for reasons other than enrollment in an institution of higher education; and/or
2. Intend and are able to live in PA permanently or indefinitely upon completion of their academic studies.

Contact information for the PA Residency Coordinator at each campus, the petition form, and its filing instructions, are provided in Section IX-Resources, below.

Petition Deadlines. A student must submit their petition to the PA Residency Coordinator by:

• Fall, Spring, and Summer Terms: no later than 30 calendar days after the first official day of classes for the term.
• Summer session within the Summer Term: no later than 15 calendar days after the first official start date of classes for the session.

Petitions Filed After the Deadline. A petition filed after the deadline will be considered for the following term or summer term session.

Request for Additional Documentation. If additional documentation and information is requested by the PA Residency Coordinator, it must be submitted within 15 days of the date requested. Otherwise, the petition will be denied for that term.

B. Factors Considered

The following factors may be taken into consideration by the University when rendering a decision on a petition or appeal for reclassification. No required number of factors must be met, since each case is decided on the basis of the facts provided, the quality and reliability of the documentation submitted, and the student’s intentions and actual ability to live permanently or indefinitely in PA.

• Payment of appropriate PA state and local taxes.
• Agreement for permanent, full-time employment in Pennsylvania.
• Lease or purchase of a permanent, independent residence in Pennsylvania by the student.
• Transfer of bank accounts, stocks, automobiles, and other registered property to Pennsylvania from another state.
• Membership in social, civic, political, athletic, and religious organizations located in Pennsylvania.
• Procurement of a Pennsylvania driver’s license.
• Procurement of a Pennsylvania motor vehicle registration.
• Registration to vote in Pennsylvania
• A notarized statement by the student or their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) in the case of a minor declaring their intention to make Pennsylvania their residence either permanently or for an indefinite period of time.
• A notarized statement from the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of a student under the age of 22 setting forth facts to establish the student’s financial independence and separate residence. The student should provide financial documentation demonstrating the ability to fully and independently support themselves to substantiate this condition.

C. PA Residency Coordinator Decision

The PA Residency Coordinator will review the petition and supporting documentation, and then render a decision and provide written notification to the student.

If the petition was submitted by the deadline for the term, and the petition is approved, the residency reclassification will remain in effect going forward.

A petition filed after the deadline for a term, if approved, will be effective on the first day of the following term or summer term session. Reclassification is not retroactive to any prior terms.

If the petition is denied, the student has 30 days from the date of notice of denial to inform their PA Residency Coordinator in writing if they wish to appeal by appearing before the University Residency Appeals Committee (the Committee) as noted in Subsection D below. The PA Residency Coordinator will notify the Committee of the student’s request.

D. University Residency Appeals Committee

If a student properly files an appeal of the PA Residency Coordinator’s decision, the student will be invited to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Committee so the Committee can review the PA Residency Coordinator’s decision. The student has the option to attend that meeting with the Committee to discuss their case and answer questions. After the meeting, the Committee will deliberate and render a final decision that will be provided to the student in writing. If the student wishes to be accompanied to the meeting by legal counsel, the attorney will be limited to observing and cannot participate in the meeting, nor respond to questions on behalf of the student.

If the initial petition form was submitted by the deadline, and the Committee approves the student’s appeal, the effective beginning term of reclassification will be term in which the student filed the petition.

If the initial petition form was submitted after the deadline for a term, and the Committee approves the appeal, the effective beginning term of reclassification will be on first day of the following term or summer term session. Reclassification is not retroactive to any prior terms.

VI. Notifications

1. When a student moves from Pennsylvania to another state they must give written notice to their campus PA Residency Coordinator.
2. When parents of a student under 22 years of age move, the student must give written notice of any change in their parent’s/parents’ or legal guardian’s/legal guardians’ address to their campus PA Residency Coordinator.

VII. Adjustments and False Information

Students who are found eligible for in-state rates due to an error in classification are subject to retroactive reclassification as Non-Residents and are responsible for the payment of all related tuition and fees.

Students who are found eligible for in-state rates as a result of false or concealed facts are subject to University discipline and are responsible for the immediate payment of all Non-Resident tuition and fees. Failure to make payment in full may result in legal action and additional costs, including legal fees, court costs, and collection costs that may include an additional percentage of the total amount due to the University, if the unpaid account balance is assigned to a Collection Agency.

The University reserves the right to periodically audit and make any necessary adjustment in the classification of all students.

VIII. Governance or Responsibilities

A. Student

• Under 22, notifies the University of a change in residency of their parent(s) or legal guardian(s);
• Notifies the University of a change in their residency status;
• Files a petition with their campus PA Residency Coordinator, if they receive a Non-Resident classification; and
• Notifies their PA Residency Coordinator if they wish to file an appeal of a decision to deny their petition of a Non-Resident classification.

B. PA Residency Coordinator

• Reviews residency petitions and makes decisions on residency classification;
• Communicates results to the student as needed and when appropriate;
• Notifies the University Residency Appeals Committee of a student’s appeal of the PA Residency Coordinator’s decision on a petition; and
• Provides written notification to the student of the Committee’s final decision, if the student has elected to have the Committee review the appeal.

C. University Residency Appeals Committee

• Reviews student appeals; and
• Provides final decisions on residency classification based on information provided during the review of the appeal.

Petitioning for Eligibility for Reduced Tuition Rates

Instructions for Petitioning

Payment Policies

Students and their Authorized Users will be notified by email periodically before the due date if there is a balance due on the student account. Monitor the Account Summary and Account Activity tabs in PittPAY to see your account activity, account balance, and due date.

Pending loans will be counted as a credit to the student’s account as Anticipated Aid on the Account Activity tab in PittPAY for 60 days. If the loans are not finalized by the end of 60 days, the loan amount(s) will be added back into the total amount due and become the responsibility of the student.

Any payments made by check should include the student ID on the check.

REGISTRATION FOR ANY SUBSEQUENT TERM WILL NOT BE PERMITTED UNTIL AN ACCOUNT IS COMPLETELY SETTLED.

Payment Plan Option

You may pay your balance due in full by your due date, or you can elect to enroll in an optional PittPAY Payment Plan and pay in installments over time instead. Our optional Payment Plan is designed to help families spread out balance due on the student account over a series of regular installments.

Depending on the date you enroll in a Payment Plan, you may be eligible for up to six installments for fall or spring terms. Payment Plan installments will be automatically deducted on the 5th of each month from the bank account or credit card you specify when enrolling in the plan.

There is a $45 sign-up fee for each term-based payment plan. Monthly installment payments are automatically debited each month from the bank account or credit card you designate when you enroll in a plan. There is a non-refundable convenience fee if you elect to make installment payments by Discover Card, MasterCard, or VISA; installments paid by eCheck are processed for no additional charge.

Late Fees

If a balance due is not paid by the due date, late payment fees will be charged. Repeated failures to pay will also incur financial holds and withholding of transcripts and/or grades. No student will be allowed to register for a subsequent term until the current term’s account is fully settled. Past due accounts will also be referred for collection.

Registration Status

A student who is registered for 12 or more credits, or the equivalent, during the fall, spring, and/or summer term is considered to have full-time status for that term. Students registered for less than 12 credits are considered part-time.

A student’s registration status is active when admitted and enrolled in the term of admission. A student must register for at least one credit in a 12-month period in order to maintain active status.

Termination of Registration by the Add/Drop Process

Students may terminate registration for all classes by informing the Office of Student Services of their intent to do so prior to the end of the add/drop period for the term.

Termination of Registration by the Resignation Process

After the end of the add/drop period for the term, students must resign through the Office of Student Services.

An official resignation occurs when the student notifies the Office of Student Services of his or her intent to terminate his or her registration for all classes after the end of that term/session’s add/drop period, but no later than the 60 percent point (in time) of the term or session.

After the 60 percent point of the term or session, students can only terminate their registration by withdrawing through the Office of Student Services.

Failing to attend the classes for which a student is registered or failing to notify the appropriate academic and administrative offices of nonattendance is not considered an official resignation. Students who fail to follow proper procedures for termination of their registration are responsible for all tuition and fees assessed for the term or session.

The effective date of resignation is determined by one of the following: (1) the date of in-person contact with the Office of Student Services, (2) the date of the postmark on the letter of intent to resign (or the date of receipt if no postmark exists), or (3) the date of notification by telephone or e-mail.

Charges When Dropping a Course(s)

When a student drops a course or courses, there is no tuition charge if the course(s) is/are dropped before the add/drop period ends. After the add/drop period ends, no refund of tuition or fees will be given unless a student resigns (drops all courses); then a prorated refund may be given during a limited time frame.

Title IV Refund Policy

Adjustments to tuition charges resulting from official resignations are based on the effective date of the resignation and in accordance with the federally mandated calculation.

The calculation is based on the period of enrollment completed.  That percentage is computed by dividing the total number of calendar days in the term into the number of calendar days completed, as of the date of student notification.  The percentage of Title IV assistance to which the student is entitled (has “earned”) is equal to this percentage of the term completed, up to 60%.  If the resignation occurs after 60% of the term is completed, the percentage is equal to 100%.  The amount of Title IV aid which must be returned is based on the percentage of “unearned” aid.  That percentage is computed by subtracting earned aid from 100%.  The University is required to return the lesser of 1) the unearned aid percentage applied to institutional charges or 2) the unearned aid percentage applied to the total Title IV aid received.  The student is required to return the difference between the amount of unearned aid and the amount returned by the University.  If the student (or parents in the case of PLUS loans) is required to return a portion or all of their loan proceeds, the calculated amount is to be repaid according to the loan’s terms.  Funds are returned to the following Title IV sources in order of priority: 1. Unsubsidized Federal Family Education Loans (FFEL) or Direct Loans 2. Subsidized Federal Family Education Loans (FFEL) or Direct Loans 3. FFEL or Direct PLUS loans 4. Federal Pell Grants 5. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) program 6. Other Title IV assistance for which a return of funds is required 7. Other federal, state, private, or institutional financial assistance.

1. Title IV Programs
   1. Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans
   2. Federal Direct Subsidized Loans
   3. Direct Plus Loans
   4. Federal Pell Grants
   5. Federal Supplemental Ed. Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)
   6. Any other Title IV program
2. Non-Title IV Programs (refunded according to resignation percentage)
   1. Institutional Loans
   2. Institutional Scholarships and/or Grants
   3. Private Scholarships
   4. Private Loans
   5. State Grants