Financial Aid Resources
Private College 529 Plan
The Private College 529 Plan allows you to prepay for tuition today and use it later at Juniata College.
Payment Options
Payment Options - Juniata College has partnered with Tuition Management Systems, a monthly payment plan provider. TMS helps families manage the cost of education.
Juniata College offers several methods of payment. Click here for details.
Federal Loans
Student Lending Code of Conduct
The William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program
To receive a Federal Direct Student Loan, or a Federal Direct PLUS Loan, you must complete a new electronic Master Promissory Note. The following instructions will help you through the process.
STUDENTS: (Federal Direct Loan)- Go to https://studentloans.gov and "sign in" using your federal pin number to create an account.
- Complete the Entrance Counseling before completing the Direct Loan MPN. (freshmen or first time borrowers only)
- Complete Master Promissory Note, making sure to choose Juniata College.
PARENTS: (Federal PLUS Loan)
- Go to https://studentloans.gov and "sign in" using your federal pin number to create an account.
- Complete the PLUS Master Promissory Note, making sure to choose Juniata College.
Alternative Loans
- Private Alternative Educational Loan Guide - If you are certain that you need to borrow through a private education loan, we have information to assist you with the process. The lenders on our list have made loans to our students in the last 3 years and are willing to continue to lend to our students. You are not required to select a lender from this list. You may select any lender of private education loans. If you decide to select a lender not on this list, please contact the Office of Student Financial Planning for further assistance. Your choice of a private loan lender is never denied nor is the processing of a loan ever delayed if you choose a lender that may be new to Juniata College.
- Pennsylvania Private Loan Marketplace - Once you have considered scholarships, grants and federal student loans, you can find a private student loan using the PA Private Student Loan Marketplace. The Marketplace is the website that presents, side-by-side, the specific loan rates and terms you would see if you applied with each lender directly. You should then pick the private loan that is most appropriate for you and continue on to your chosen lender to complete the loan process. The Marketplace will pull your credit report in order to instantly simulate the actual terms of loans available to you from local and national lenders - complete with APR, interest rate, total cost, monthly payment, borrower benefits, fees and repayment options. Your credit report will not be harmed by using the Marketplace. Remember that only by completing the lender's application can you be sure to receive the product rate and terms you select in the Marketplace.
State / Federal Resources
- Selective Service System - Register online. All men in the United States between the ages of 18 and 25 must register in order to be eligible for Federal student aid and other government benefits and programs.
- FederalPIN - Register for a PIN which allows you to apply for Federal aid and access your U.S. Department of Education records online.
- Federal Student Aid Information
- Federal Tax Credits and Deductions on Student Financial Aid - The Internal Revenue Service launched a new Web section highlighting various tax credits, deductions and savings plans designed to help parents and students pay for college. The new "Tax Benefits for Education section" on IRS.gov provides an overview of all education deductions and credits. The "one-stop" location for higher education information includes a special section highlighting 529 plans, exclusions from income, taxability of scholarships and fellowships.
- Pennsylvania Student Aid Information - Information on loan and grant programs offered by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), including the State Work Study Program.
- AES Success - Monitor and manage your loan and grant applications, plan for college and search for financial aid ... all in one convenient location.
- FinAid - Answers to your questions regarding loans, grants, applications and other financial aid-related topics.
- Fastweb - Search for scholarships and get tips on financial aid, careers and other topics.
- UPromise - Learn how just about everything you do can earn more money for college.
- Pittsburgh Promise - Scholarship opportunities for students who attend the Pittsburgh Public School system.
- PHEAA - Search Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency Loan and Grant information.
- A great education can help you achieve your dreams. To learn how you can make your college dream a reality visit college.gov, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education. College.gov was designed by students for students and features students who overcame challenges including financial barriers. College.gov is also on Facebook.
- Hope Scholarship / Lifetime Learning Information - Information on federal tax credit for students and their families. There is also a new section of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) web site which highlights various tax breaks and 529 plan changes designed to help parents and students pay for college.
February is Financial Aid Awareness Month
During the month of February we focus on information and resources on financial aid for students. This website will provide information to help student better understand financial aid options and navigate through the application process. Basic tips for managing money are also available.
