Alternative Student Loan
Designed to help students meet their college costs after all other aid has been awarded. There are several student loan providers that offer students the opportunity to borrow loan funds, however, a cosigner is usually required. Students can contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@prattmunson.edu for further information.
Alternative Parent Loan
Designed to help parents meet their child's college costs after all other types of financial aid have been awarded. Multiple lenders offer parents the opportunity to borrow funds. The lender determines interest rates, and parents may choose a variable or fixed interest rate when completing the loan application. Interest will begin accruing when the loan funds are disbursed to the school. Depending on the lender's repayment options, parents may choose to begin repayment while the student is in school or defer repayment until after the student graduates. Parents can contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@prattmunson.edu for further information.
Out-of-State Aid Programs
Students that reside outside of New York State may qualify for financial aid grants from the state that they reside in. Additional information can be found online at www.nasfaa.org/State_Financial_Aid_Programs.
Veterans Administration (VA) Educational Benefits
Application forms are available at all Veterans Administration offices, active duty stations, American embassies, or online at www.va.gov/education/. Completed forms are submitted to the student’s nearest VA office.
NYS Aid to Native Americans
Application forms may be obtained from the Native American Education Unit, New York State Education Department, Albany, N.Y. 12230.
The applicant must:
- Be a member of one of the Native American tribes located on reservations within New York State;
- Have graduated from an approved high school, or have earned a General Equivalency Diploma, or be enrolled in a program in an approved postsecondary institution leading to degree-credit status and the General Equivalency Diploma; and
- Be enrolled in an approved postsecondary institution in New York State. State Aid to Native Americans is an entitlement program. There is neither a qualifying examination nor a limited number of awards.
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
Financial aid encompasses a variety of sources and opportunities beyond those provided by Pratt Munson. Click here for a list of additional resources that students can explore to help fund their education.
