Paying for Perry
Your education is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make. Perry Tech’s Student Financial Services is dedicated to guiding you through the process of applying for financial aid.
Perry Technical Institute is a Title IV-funded institution of higher education. Financial aid is administered in accordance with established state and federal policies and philosophies. Aid in the form of grants, loans, jobs and scholarships help offset the cost of educational expenses.
Your financial aid award is based on demonstrated need. Need is determined from analysis of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and the Perry Technical Institute Data Sheet. Financial need is the difference between total education expenses for an academic year and the student/family contribution.
START EARLY
We encourage students to start the process six months before they plan to start school.
STEP 1 –Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Please note: The school code for Perry Technical Institute is 009387.
To be considered for Financial Aid you must complete the FAFSA. For the fastest response, complete the FAFSA online. The FAFSA must be completed every year and can be submitted as early as January 1.
- Pre-Application Worksheet: This form allows you to practice on a hard copy of the FAFSA. The worksheet is available on the FAFSA website.
- PIN: Apply for your Personal Identification Number (PIN) to be used as an online signature. Retain your PIN to be used each year.
- FAFSA: After receiving your PIN, complete the FAFSA. Print out the confirmation to verify the application was submitted.
- Additional information: Please review the document titled, 2011-2012 FAFSA Tips for Applicants in Unique Situations.
STEP 2 – Admissions Process
After completing the FAFSA, begin the admissions process by reviewing the entrance requirements and completing the admissions application.
Admissions Application
Admissions Checklist
STEP 3 – Perry Technical Institute Data Sheet
The purpose of this form is to provide supplemental data and information concerning the student, the student’s family and the student’s parents.
STEP 4 – Additional Requirements
Additional items may be required. Letters will be generated weekly from our office listing the items needed to complete your financial aid file. Please read these letters carefully.
STEP 5 – Accept Awards (grants or loans)
When your financial aid package has been completed, you will receive an award letter. Please sign and return a copy of your award letter as soon as possible to the Student Financial Services Office. To decline any of the awards, simply draw a line through the amount and initial the change. If you have accepted a loan, you will need to electronically sign your loan promissory note.
Alternative Education Loans
Private loans are used by families to help pay the cost to attend college when other financial aid is not enough or when they want different loan terms than what is offered by the government loan programs. We recommend that you consider private loans only after you have borrowed the maximum amounts allowed through the government student loan programs by submitting the FAFSA as stated above in STEP 1. Direct Plus loans are low-interest loans for parents of dependent students. Parents should carefully consider whether the PLUS Loan program is a better option than a private education loan. There are many alternative loans offered to students. Please research and choose the best option for you. Select the following link to see our current list of potential private loan options for students Alternative Loan Benefit Comparison Chart. For additional information, see the Financial Aid Code of Conduct.
Unusual Circumstances: PTI Financial Aid Staff is here to assist you and your parents if you have special circumstances that may affect your eligibility for financial aid. Special circumstances may encompass loss of employment or untaxed income or benefits, excessive medical expenses not covered by insurance, divorce, death or other circumstances that have changed the total income level of the family. You must have already received your financial aid award in order to apply. If you think you might be eligible, please download, complete and submit the Unusual Circumstances Appeal Form to the PTI Financial Aid Office. Please allow 4-6 weeks for this process.
2011-2012 Unusual Circumstances Appeal Form
Dependency Overrides: There are unique situations that cause a student who would normally be determined dependent by the FAFSA to qualify as an independent student. Select the link to see if you qualify and to download a form.
For more in-depth information on financial aid, please review our Policies and Procedures Manual.
If you have questions or need assistance, call Perry’s Student Financial Services Office, (509) 453-0374 or toll-free (888) 528-8586.
