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The Universal Academy of Pittsburgh Financial Aid Program is available to all grade levels. Financial Aid decisions are made on the basis of need, availability of funds, and specific fund restrictions. 

The UAP Financial Aid Program is supported through the annual UAP operating budget and donations from the community.

To determine Financial Aid eligibility, UAP is guided by analysis of the Parents’/Guardians’ financial status performed by TADS, a well-known financial aid assessment and management company with more than 40 years of experience in financial aid evaluation and management. TADS provides excellent customer service via phone or email. 

All applications will be reviewed and assessed by the UAP Financial Aid Program Committee, based on the information submitted by the families and verified by TADS.

Each year families must reapply and submit supporting documentation to the TADS.

As UAP’s budget for financial assistance is limited, the school may be unable to provide Financial Aid to admitted families who have expressed and documented needs for financial assistance.​

Statement on Confidentiality
Applications for admission/enrollment are completely separate from applications for Financial Aid. The UAP treats all financial information provided by families as confidential and secure. Applying for scholarship has no bearing on admissions decisions. No student will be denied admission because of financial need.

Financial Aid Program Priorities
Consistent with the School’s mission and values and specific fund restrictions, granting of Financial Aid awards are guided by the following priorities:
  • Qualifying students presently enrolled and currently receiving financial assistance.
  • Newly-enrolled younger siblings of current UAP students who are receiving financial assistance
  • Children of new UAP families who qualify for financial assistance.
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Overview of the Financial Aid Program for 2024-2025
  • Families should apply between March 15 and April 15, 2024.
  • There is a non-refundable processing fee of $60 due at the time of the application.
  • Financial aid awards are announced by May 15. Awards will be applied to your billing account at that time.
  • The UAP Scholarship Committee does not discuss Financial Aid awards or make awards until all required documents are submitted and TADS review has completed. A delay in TADS’s receipt of a family’s supporting documents means a delay with the award process.
  • Returning families must have all of their School accounts fully paid and up to date in order to apply for Financial Aid for the following year.
  • Returning families must have a signed contract and deposit received/confirmed by the main office.
  • UAP Financial Aid is intended to address tuition only and is not available for registration fees and other school fees.
  • In the case of divorced or separated parents, both the custodial and non-custodial parent need to complete the TADS application and to provide all necessary documentation. When either parent or stepparent refuses to comply, the UAP Financial Aid Program Committee will determine if the family will be considered for financial aid. 
  • No applications received past the deadline will be reviewed.

Complete and submit TADS online application for the school year 2024-2025 at  https://secure.tads.com/Households/FinancialAidApp/Default.aspx 
 by April 30, 2024.