If you are a graduate or professional student in the Law School, the School of Medicine or the School of Dental Medicine, you must apply for financial aid directly with your school. Please contact your school directly concerning financial aid programs and procedures.

Financial aid available to graduate students varies widely among graduate and professional schools and programs. Please contact your school directly for more information about assistance that may be available to graduate students in your school or department.

If you are a graduate and professional school student (excluding Medical School, Dental School or Law School) and want to apply for a Stafford Student Loan or Graduate PLUS Loan, you will need to complete the following steps to be considered for and receive loan assistance:

1. Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Prospective graduate students are encouraged to complete this form not later than June 1.



2. Complete and return a University of Pittsburgh to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid. Please be sure to have your completed FAAS signed by the graduate student representative in your school before submitted it to our office.
   
   2007-2008 Financial Aid Application Supplement
   2008-2009 Financial Aid Application Supplement



3. If requested, please a copy of your most recent U.S. Income Tax Returns, Form 1040 or 1040A or 1040EZ to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid as part of the U.S. Department of Education Verification process.



4. Complete, sign and return the Master Promissory Note (MPN) for your Stafford Loan if you are a first time borrower or if your earlier MPN has expired.



5. Complete any loan applications for Grad PLUS or other alternative loans by June 1. Complete, sign and return required Promissory Notes and other paperwork for these additional loans.



6. Complete the Entrance Interview by July 1 if you have been awarded funds from the Stafford Student Loan program. You must complete an Entrance Interview even if you have done so at a previous school.
   
   No loan funds will be disbursed to you until the Entrance Interview requirement is completed.