U.S. Federal Financial Aid for
On-Campus Programs

• Be a U.S. citizen or hold U.S. Permanent Resident status.
• Plan to enroll in one of GIA’s aid-eligible programs at our Carlsbad or New York campus. These include:
       ◦ Graduate Gemologist^®
       ◦ Graduate Jeweler
       ◦ Jewelry Design & Technology
• Please note that Distance Education (eLearning and lab classes) are not eligible for U.S. Federal Financial Aid. However, scholarships are available.
  
  We recommend you complete the following two steps to apply for financial aid at least two months before your class starts:
  
  

  STEP 1: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For instructions click here.
  
  STEP 2: Download and complete the GIA Financial Aid Program Selection Form.

  Aid Options
  Student Financial Assistance & Scholarship Overview
  Cost of Attendance
  Federal Grants for On-Campus Programs
  Federal Student Loans for On-Campus Programs
  Financial Aid Academic Requirements
  Financial Aid Refunds/Federal Return to Title IV Funds (R2T4)
  Notice of Federal Student Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations
  Outside Resources
  Student Consumer Information
  VA Education Benefits
  Vocational Rehabilitation Information/ Outside Funding Information

GIA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

• Applicants are considered for all available scholarships. 
• GIA Scholarship award recipients are only eligible for one scholarship award per year. 
• All applications are submitted through the GIA “online” scholarship portal. 
• Applications are accepted ONLY during the application period. 
• Merit-based Scholarship application requirements and eligibility

• GIA merit-based scholarship application cycles are open during these months:
  • September 1 – 30 (for start dates between January and June the following year)
  • March 1 – 31 (for start dates between July and December the same year)

NEEDS-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

These scholarships are available year-round for On Campus programs at the GIA Carlsbad Campus for those that qualify.

A scholarship application is not required; however, you may be required to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) application and or provide proof of eligibility. If eligible, our Financial Assistance team will assist with awarding.

Military Scholarship (Carlsbad and Online only)
GIA’s Military scholarship is designed to reduce tuition expenses for veteran or active duty members and their family members whose benefits do not cover the cost of tuition, fees and books. Eligible recipients of the Military Scholarship will be awarded varying amounts up to $5,000.00 depending on the program.

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