Financial Aid
Division of Professional Studies
Financing Unique Educational Paths
If you are considering earning a degree online or gaining a new credential, we know that you face unique challenges when it comes to funding your education. We are here to help you work through your options.
Your Affordability Team
You'll have questions. We love to answer them. Our professionals are here to help!
Office of
Financial Aid
E-mail: finaid@francis.edu
Phone: 814-472-3010
Fax: 814-472-3999
The Financial Aid Process
Below are the steps to apply for financial aid for graduate students and adult learners.
SFU School Code: 00336600
Professional Studies
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Next Steps for the Division of Professional Studies
Step 1: Apply for SFU enrollment in your chosen DPS Program.
Step 2: File the current FAFSA Form on studentaid.gov
- This will allow you to access any Federal Direct Loan or Pell Grant eligibility
- If you have a current FAFSA on file, simply add SFU as your number one school choice.
Step 3: Check nslds.ed.gov to view any previously borrowed Federal Loans or Pell Grants awards.
Step 4: Apply (and check any remaining eligibility for PA StateGrant via pheaa.org.
Federal Loans: If you plan to use your Federal Direct Loan eligibility, also complete a Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling on studentaid.gov.
Private Loans: If you plan to use a private lender loan visit elmselect.com to apply.
Other Aid: Any applicable tuition discounts/scholarships are awarded through individual DPS program departments.
Next Steps for the Division of Professional Studies
Step 1: Apply for SFU enrollment in your chosen DPS Program.
Step 2: File the current FAFSA Form on studentaid.gov
- This will allow you to access any Federal Direct Loan or Pell Grant eligibility
- If you have a current FAFSA on file, simply add SFU as your number one school choice.
Step 3: Check nslds.ed.gov to view any previously borrowed Federal Loans or Pell Grants awards.
Step 4: Apply (and check any remaining eligibility for PA StateGrant via pheaa.org.
Federal Loans: If you plan to use your Federal Direct Loan eligibility, also complete a Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling on studentaid.gov.
Private Loans: If you plan to use a private lender loan visit elmselect.com to apply.
Other Aid: Any applicable tuition discounts/scholarships are awarded through individual DPS program departments.