Funding Opportunities

Chatham provides several ways to help fund your graduate degree. The resources on this page will guide you through the various funding opportunities available to students.

Funding Your Graduate Degree

At Chatham University, there are myriad ways to make funding your degree a reality—from graduate assistantships to fellowships to corporate discounts.

 

Graduate Program Paid Positions

Similar to an assistantship, Chatham offers professional part-time employment tailored to your graduate program. These positions offer students the chance to earn money while gaining on-the-job training and valuable work experience aligned with their studies and career.

Learn About Paid Positions

 

Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Discount

Chatham is proud to offer discounts to students with Peace Corps and AmeriCorps experience. Awards range from 20-25% off tuition. For questions regarding eligibility, please contact your admissions counselor.

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Chatham Alumni & Employee Discount Programs

A 20% tuition discount on select programs is available for full-time employees and students who have graduated from Chatham as an undergraduate.

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Military & Veteran Tuition Benefits

In recognition of service to our country, Chatham is pleased to participate in both the Yellow Ribbon program for Veterans and Department of Defense (DoD) Tuition Assistance (TA) program for active Service members.

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Federal TEACH Grant

Federal TEACH Grant will be awarded to interested students who reach out to the Office of Financial Aid. Students will be required to complete a TEACH grant application, where they acknowledge the terms of the TEACH grant and possible conversion to a Direct Loan if not fulfilled.

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Prior Learning Assessment

Chatham's Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) program grants degree-seeking students the ability to be awarded academic credit for knowledge gained—from independent study, employment, volunteering, etc.—in advance of matriculating at Chatham.

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Contact Financial Aid

If you have questions about financial aid, please contact the Office of Financial Aid located at Berry Hall on the Shadyside Campus.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone: 412-365-2781
Fax: 412-365-1871
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