Financial Aid
Financing your education can be complicated and confusing. Our financial aid staff will help you through every step and make the process as easy as possible.
Financial Aid Eligibility
EIT students may qualify for assistance through:
- Pell Grant
- Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
- Direct Loans (Subsidized and Unsubsidized)
- Parent Plus Loans
PHEAA (PA Residents only)
- PA State Grant
- PA Targeted Industries Program
- Grow PA — IT Specialist, Medical Equipment Technician, and Web Design and Social Media Marketing students may apply in the financial aid office.
Chafee Education & Training Grant
PA Fostering Independence Tuition Waiver Program (FosterEd)
If you are a PA resident and were discharged or adopted from foster care at the age 16 or later, you may qualify for this program, which covers any balance remaining on tuition and fees after all grants/scholarships are awarded. Point of Contact is Jordan Rossey in the Financial Aid Department. Jordan can be reached at 814-868-9900 Ext 106 or Jordan.Rossey@ErieIt.edu.
Veterans Education under Title 38, US Code § 3675
- Chapter 30 — Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty
- Chapter 31 — Veteran Readiness and Employment
- Chapter 33 — Post 9/11
- Chapter 35 — Dependent’s Educational Assistance
- Chapter 1606 — Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve
Agencies
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (PA Residents only)
Private Loans
- Any Bank or Credit Union
- PA Forward
Financial Aid Process
As part of your admissions interview and campus tour, you will meet with the financial aid office and receive an estimate of costs and available aid. Request info
- Complete your FAFSA at Studentaid.gov. We are happy to help — just let us know if you want to complete the FAFSA in our office.
- Notify the financial aid office at financialaid@erieit.edu upon completion of your FAFSA. Please include if you plan to use benefits from other organizations such as OVR, VA, scholarships, etc.
- The financial aid office will then send you a breakdown of your eligibility for financial aid via email.
- Complete your Loan Entrance Counseling.
- Complete your Master Promissory Note.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if my family has had an increase in expenses, or a decrease in income?
These factors, along with a few others, may qualify you for “special circumstances.” After completing the FAFSA, please reach out to the financial aid office and let us know your situation. We may be able to assist in applying for additional financial aid.
FAFSA is asking for parent information, but I don’t have a way to get that.
If you are in a situation of parental abandonment, not in contact with your parents, have incarcerated parents (both), are a refugee or asylee seeker without your parents, or a victim of abuse or human trafficking, you may qualify for a “dependency override.” (Other situations may apply.) Before completing your FAFSA, please let us know that you have unusual circumstances. We can help maximize your financial aid and assist with the paperwork.
Where are resources for more information?
Where can I apply for scholarships?
- Mike Rowe Works
- Career One Stop
- Active Volunteer for Emergency Services
- Erie County Community Foundation
- Bridge Builders Community Foundations
Additional scholarship opportunities may include employers, social organizations, churches, etc.
Note: EIT is not affiliated with any of the above scholarships; this is for informational purposes only.
How do I get help with my student loan repayment?
EIT has partnered with Inceptia to assist students with student loan repayment. Inceptia provides free assistance to all EIT students regarding your federal student loan obligations. Inceptia is not a collection agency. Contact them at www.inceptia.org/FAQ.
What if I don’t think I am eligible for financial aid?
We encourage all students to complete the FAFSA. However, it is not required. We can assist with setting up payment plans directly with EIT, or exploring other alternative resources.
What if my financial aid doesn’t cover my full costs?
We can assist in exploring alternative funding sources, including interest-free payment plans directly with EIT, or private student loans.
How do I get information on or apply for a loan?
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