A few days ago
DanceCat Squiggy

Are PHEAA & PELL offered to students of Beauty Schools?

Can you get the standard grants and loans like the Federal Stafford Loans, Pell Grants, State grants and loans that you would typcially be offered at a standard college?

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A few days ago
Anonymous

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Yes, students can get Pell grants and sometimes student loans at proprietary schools like beauty schools. ie Welding, LPN, etc. Usually these programs are called Certificate programs – also allowed under federal regulations.

But they have to be a certain length in order to qualify. (For example, you may be able to get a Pell grant for the 1 year beauty school, but not just for the nail program. Or you could get it for a 1 year nursing certificate, but not for your CNA. Truck driving schools usually don’t qualify becase they are too short as well.)

Some schools are not eligible to receive these funds however, or some will only allow the grants and not do loans. You will need to check out each school for sure. I’m attaching a link to the Dept of Eds approved schools.

Of course you would still need to qualify for the grant based on income and such.

Good Luck

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A few days ago
Michelle
PHEAA is the Pennsylvania guarantor for federal student loans. Check with the fao at your school they will tell you. But since you will be non-degree seeking you can’t get Pell Grants. See link provided.

Eligible students

Student must be pursuing their first undergraduate degree.

Student must be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens.

Student must have a high school diploma, GED, or demonstrate the ability to benefit from the program offered.

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