Financial Aid For ASPIRA City College Students
ASPIRA City College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, helps make investing in your future possible by keeping tuition in-scale and affordable. Our Financial Aid Specialists live and breathe Student Aid, and will help you make well-informed choices for your journey forward. You can rely on them to verify your eligibility, determine the aid you qualify for, explain options clearly, and help you apply. Schedule a meeting with our Financial Aid Specialists. You can meet virtually or in-person. Request more information below to get started!
HELP TO PAY YOUR WAY
Several options are available for financial aid eligible students to help pay for their education at ASPIRA confidently. The financial aid process is actually straightforward. To be considered for Financial Aid, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at StudentAid.gov. The information you provide on the FAFSA is used to determine the student’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and financial need. Based on the EFC, ASPIRA City College creates a Financial Aid Offer to show you how various aid options can help you meet your educational expenses.
Student Aid comes from many sources, from federal and state governments to private organizations. For qualified students, options may include:
- Federal work-study
- Federal grants*
- Federal direct student loans
- State grants*
- Private education loans
- Private scholarships
- College-based payment plans
Grants are the part of Student Aid that students are not required to repay, and awards are based on financial need. Students applying for loans under the Federal Student Aid program also complete an educational activity called entrance counseling to ensure they understand:
- What it means to take out a federal student loan or loans.
- Their rights and responsibilities as federal student loan borrowers.
SIX EASY STEPS TO APPLY FOR STUDENT AID
Apply for Student Aid at StudentAid.gov
- Create Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID.
- Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Make sure to use our School Code: 031091!
- Review Student Aid report.
- Complete Student Aid authorization.
- Accept Student Aid offer.
- Satisfy entrance interview requirements.
Our Financial Aid Specialists are available to speak with you as you’re considering applying to ASPIRA City College and then at each step in the application process. You can connect with them by phone, email, Google Meets, or meeting with them on campus.
Additional education funding may be available to qualified students through:
- The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR)
- The PA Office of Workforce Innovation & Opportunity
- The GI Bill®* (veterans and military families)
*The GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA at the official U.S. government website is available at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
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