Federal Student Aid

Duquesne uses the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to award financial aid. Complete the (DU school code 003258).

Please note this change for divorced or separated parents for 2024-2025:  The parent who provided the most financial support to the student will need to provide their information. Previously, the parent who the student lived with the most provided their information. 

State and Federal Grants

Starting with the 2024-2025 academic year, students no longer need to start a separate application for the PA State Grant. Instead, Federal Student Aid (FSA) will send your information to Pennsylvania's new GrantUs system when you submit the FAFSA. You will receive an email from NoReply@grantus.pheaa.org to the address you provided on the FAFSA about your to complete the application for the PA State Grant. 

and be sure to list 51暗网 as your first choice so your PA State Grant information will be sent directly to Duquesne.  Pennsylvania residents will be required to complete the State Grant Status Notice.  

Duquesne's matching grant award

CSS Profile

The  provides a more complete understanding of a family鈥檚 financial picture when awarding institutional need-based aid. Duquesne's CSS code is 2196 (cssprofile.collegeboard.org/). Families are encouraged to submit this in addition to the FAFSA in order to be considered for other University scholarships and grants. There is a fee to create a profile, but you may be eligible for the . 

Undergraduate students living in the U.S. may submit CSS Profile for free if:

  • Family adjusted gross income is up to $100,000
  • The student qualified for an SAT fee waiver
  • The student is an orphan or ward of the court under the age of 24

Quick links to helpful information

Self Service

Financial Aid Self Service is available to currently enrolled and newly admitted students (newly admitted students will receive an email when they have information available. In Financial Aid Self Service, you can view and obtain your required financial aid requirements, documents, forms, financial aid award eligibility and any notifications.

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Forms & Documents

Use this link to find the financial aid forms and documents you need and the instructions to upload them securely.

Forms

Financial Aid 101

Learn more about grants, work-study, scholarships and loans.

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Policies and Procedures

Financial Aid policies, procedures, and terms and conditions

Policies

Summer Financial Aid

Undergraduate students may have the following financial aid program available, depending on enrollment status and eligibility:

  • Federal Pell Grant
  • Federal Work Study
  • Federal Direct Loans
  • PA State Grant for eligible undergraduate students who apply for summer funding through PHEAA
    •   Note that summer PA State Grant funding uses a semester of eligibility.
  • Federal Parent PLUS or Private Alternative Loans for students with an approved application

Learn more about taking summer classes and special tuition rates

Summer at Duquesne

Additional FInancial Aid Resources

 
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Scholarships

When you apply for admission, you're automatically considered for first-year or transfer academic scholarships. Check out our net price calculator for a tuition estimate.

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We will work with you to ensure you have every tool at your disposal to manage your financial investment in a Duquesne education.

A Duquesne education is within your reach.

Let's plan for the greatest investment of your lifetime.

Financial Planning Resources

 

Contact Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office