Financial Aid
The table below outlines the requirements in applying for financial aid. Please read carefully including additional details below. In order to prevent delays in the disbursement of financial aid, please complete all the requirements outlined below.
If you have questions regarding completion of the items on this page, please contact Student Financial Services:
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Laura Miller |
Sarah Russell |
Click on the links in the “Action” column to be directed to the associated form/application.
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Item # |
Action |
Programs |
Timeframe |
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Nursing |
Complete your FAFSA as early as possible. Priority deadline is April 30. |
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2 |
Nursing |
Complete after submission of the FAFSA. Deadline for "first-time applicants" is August 1. |
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3 |
Nursing |
This is your application and "promise to repay" for federal student loans. This must be completed if you are interested in borrowing federal student loans. |
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Nursing |
If you plan on borrowing federal student loans, Direct Loan Entrance Counseling must be completed before those loans can be disbursed. |
More information about the available financial aid programs can be found here. Please review the eligibility requirements for each program type. If you have questions, please contact Student Financial Services.
Additional Details
Item #1 – Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
The FAFSA is the first step in the financial aid process and is used to apply for student financial aid such as grants, loans, and scholarships. Federal Pell Grant eligibility is determined by the FAFSA and the maximum award for 2023-2024 is $7,395.00 https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
HELPFUL TIPS FOR FAFSA COMPLETION:
Question 29: Student's Grade Level in College in 2023-2024
- First Year Conemaugh Students: please select Never Attended/1st Year OR Attended College Before/1st Year
Question 30: Type of Degree / Certificate
- Nursing Students please select Certificate/Diploma (occupational/technical/education program of at least 2 years)
- Rad Tech Students please select Associate Degree
Reminder-- You will use your 2021 Tax information for the 2023-2024 FAFSA
Federal School Code-- this number will be used when making your School Selection:
- Nursing: 006537
- Radiologic Technology: 006537
Item #2 – PA State Grant Application (School of Nursing Only)
The PA State Grant Form can be completed with the FAFSA by clicking the link that reads “Optional Feature – Start your state application – Click here if you want to apply for Pennsylvania state-based financial aid” on your FAFSA confirmation page. Otherwise, you must allow 48 hours after FAFSA completion before completing a PHEAA state grant application on www.pheaa.org.
Item #3 – Master Promissory Note (MPN) Loan Agreement
The Master Promissory Note is the application and loan agreement for the Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Student Loans. The MPN should be completed with the entrance counseling at https://studentaid.gov/h/complete-aid-process. Please select CONEMAUGH MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER. An MPN must be completed to be eligible for a Federal Direct Student Loan.
Maximum Federal Direct Loan Eligibility
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Subsidized Loan |
Unsubsidized Loan |
Maximum Award for 1st Year |
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1st Year Dependent Student |
$3,500 |
$2,000 |
$5,500 |
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1st Year Independent Student |
$3,500 |
$6,000 |
$9,500 |
Item #4 – Direct Loan Entrance Counseling
Direct Loan Entrance Counseling is required in order to borrow a student loan and should be completed along with the Master Promissory Note on https://studentaid.gov/h/complete-aid-process. This counseling session is informational only so any numbers and amounts used are not actual.