FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE & SCHOLARSHIPS
Attain your dream of a GIA education with the help of a scholarship, grant, or loan. GIA also accepts outside sources to fund your education, including vocational rehabilitation and Veterans’ benefits.
We encourage our students to apply for assistance.
U.S. Federal Financial Aid for On-Campus Programs
To be eligible to receive financial aid in the form of Federal student loans and grants, you must meet all of the following requirements:
- Be a U.S. citizen or hold U.S. Permanent Resident status.
- Plan to enroll in one of GIA’s aid-eligible programs at our Carlsbad or New York campus. These include:
◦ Graduate Gemologist®
◦ Graduate Jeweler
◦ Jewelry Design & Technology Please note that Distance Education (eLearning and lab classes) are not eligible for U.S. Federal Financial Aid. However, scholarships are available.
We recommend you complete the following two steps to apply for financial aid at least two months before your class starts:
STEP 1: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For instructions click here.
STEP 2: Download and complete the GIA Financial Aid Program Selection Form.
Aid Options
Student Financial Assistance & Scholarship Overview
Cost of Attendance
Federal Grants for On-Campus Programs
Federal Student Loans for On-Campus Programs
Financial Aid Academic Requirements
Financial Aid Refunds/Federal Return to Title IV Funds (R2T4)
Notice of Federal Student Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations
Outside Resources
Student Consumer Information
VA Education Benefits
Vocational Rehabilitation Information/ Outside Funding Information
GIA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
As GIA introduces new initiatives and funding options, this page will serve as the primary source for the latest scholarship information. We encourage you to check back regularly for updates and future opportunities to help support your educational goals. GIA needs-based scholarship opportunities may continue to be available for eligible U.S. on-campus students.
