Financial Information and Resources
Deposits and Bills
Deposits
All full-time Katz students are required to pay a deposit. Professional MBA students and students enrolled in a micro-credential program are not required to pay a deposit.
1. To pay your deposit online, please visit psmobile.pitt.edu. Click on Admissions, and you will be directed to accept your admissions offer and you will see directions to pay the deposit online. Please note that you will need your Pitt login information to access this site. Your login information is sent to you via e-mail from the University after you apply.
2. To pay via check, please write out a check, drawn on a U.S. bank, payable to the University of Pittsburgh. Mail the check to:
Master’s Admissions
301 Mervis Hall
3950 Roberto and Vera Clemente Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
USA
Bills
Bills will be generated once you are registered for fall classes. PLEASE NOTE: Your academic advisor will register you in July. You do not need to register yourself over the summer. Fall bills will be due on September 13, 2023 this year. You will be billed once per semester. Payment plans are available for students who do not wish to pay their bill in full. Please see links below.
Contacts
Student Payment Center (direct deposit instructions, tuition due dates, payment plan administration, and more)
G9 Thackeray Hall
Phone: 412-624-7520
Tuition Eligibility Office (state residency requirements)
G12 Thackeray Hall
412-624-7610
University Office of Transcripts and Certifications (enrollment verification for undergraduate loan-deferment forms)
G3 Thackeray Hall
Phone: 412-624-7635
Students are also encouraged to utilize the services of the University Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, whose counselors service both graduate and undergraduate students.
E-mail: finaid@pitt.edu
Phone: (412) 624-7488 (Option 2)
Loans
Loans for U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents
Federal Stafford Loan and Grad PLUS Loan
The Federal Stafford Loan is the most common way that students secure aid for a graduate degree. U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to receive up to $20,500 per year in a direct unsubsidized loan. Students must be registered for at least 4.5 credits to be eligible for a Stafford loan.
For additional funds, you may apply for a Grad PLUS loan.
The University of Pittsburgh Financial Aid Office provides further resources and instructions.
Non-degree students must be registered for at least 6 credits to be eligible.
Private Loans
If you have utilized the above options and still need funds, you may apply for a private loan. Different lenders have different requirements and terms, so be sure to do some research before applying. Some lenders students have used in the past include Chase, Citibank, PNC Bank, and Sallie Mae.
For more information, visit Pitt’s Private Education Loan Programs page.
Loans for International Students
International students may apply for private loans. Different lenders have different requirements and terms, so be sure to do some research before applying. As an international student, you will need a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to co-sign the loan.
Some lenders that students have used include:
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- Chase
- MPOWER Financing
- PNC Bank
- Prodigy Finance
- Sallie Mae
Scholarships, Grants and Reimbursements
Katz and Pitt Fellowships and Scholarships
Pitt Alumni Association Scholarships
Pennsylvania Native or Pittsburgh Resident Scholarships
Pittsburgh Foundation Scholarship Search
General Graduate School Scholarships, Fellowships, Grants, and Awards
External Funding Opportunities for Graduate Students
Diversity Scholarships
American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC): Graduate Fellowships
National Black MBA Association
Robert A. Toigo Foundation Fellowship
Scholarship Searching Tools
Student Employment
Many students elect to work part-time to help pay for their education. To find on-campus student jobs, check out Pitt’s employment portal.
Please note that International Students are eligible to apply for off-campus jobs once they have completed two academic terms. Students are eligible to apply for on-campus jobs at any time.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
I chose Katz because of the world-class faculty and students: the professors here are well-versed in their fields, passionate about teaching, and want to see their students succeed academically and professionally; the students are dedicated to excellence and form an excellent professional network.
I chose Katz for the course offerings. I knew I could build on my strengths through the strong core curriculum with specific classes that would help me learn invaluable tactics and strategies for my career. The international community at Katz is eye-opening. Learning from individuals who come from all over the world is a valuable experience in and of itself.