Financial Aid
Together, We Make It Work
ºÃɫСÒÌ University believes that there is no reason why any student who qualifies should be denied a quality education because of financial concerns. That is why we work hard to help our students attain necessary funding to attend our institution – no matter the student’s situation.
Students who have been admitted to ºÃɫСÒÌ may apply for various federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at . It is our goal to help you make it easy and receive the funds you need to meet your educational goals.
ºÃɫСÒÌ’s Commitment to Aid
Did you know that 99% of full-time ºÃɫСÒÌ University students receive some sort of financial aid? That’s not because of the cost of tuition – rather that Lions look out for each other, and we make sure that you will get the help you need to make your educational experience as easy as possible.
Applying for Financial Aid
If you’ve never applied for financial aid, you may be nervous about what’s in store. But it doesn’t have to be overwhelming – ºÃɫСÒÌ’s Financial Aid office will answer every question you have throughout the process.
Questions?
For more information on financial aid, students are encouraged to contact the ºÃɫСÒÌ University financial aid office.
Financial Aid Office
Phone: 706-776-0114
Email: finaid@piedmont.edu
001588
Different Routes to Aid
Complete a FAFSA for Aid
One route available for financial aid is through the Federal Government, via the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you will be enrolling in the Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 you would want to complete the 2026-2027 FAFSA online at studentaid.gov. If you will be enrolling in the Fall 2027, Spring 2028, and Summer 2028 you would want to complete the 2027-2028 FAFSA when the application opens in October.
When you are ready to complete the FAFSA, make sure you add ºÃɫСÒÌ’s School Code 001588 to the application so that the ºÃɫСÒÌ financial aid office receives it.
ºÃɫСÒÌ University’s FAFSA Code: 001588
Review Your Detailed Financial Aid Offer
Once a FAFSA is received, the financial aid office will send you a financial aid offer notification by email that will outline your eligibility for federal, state, and institutional financial aid.
Complete a ºÃɫСÒÌ University Aid Application
If you do not want to complete the FAFSA application, you can complete the ºÃɫСÒÌ Financial Aid Institutional Application to have your filed reviewed for institutional aid. The Institutional application is located in the quick links section of the financial aid website.
Accept Your Financial Aid
Once your application is completed, evaluated, and filed, you may accept your offer in self-service and complete all student loan requirements.
How is My Financial Aid Determined?
As soon as you apply to ºÃɫСÒÌ, our Financial Aid office gets to work. We review your complete application, including test scores and GPA. Your final, detailed financial aid award is based on a combination of factors, including:
- Academic achievement
- Need-based factors
- Eligibility for state and/or federal aid
- Eligibility for additional ºÃɫСÒÌ scholarships