State aid varies based on the state of residence of the student and where the school is located. Please contact The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Student Financial Services Department for more information.

Art+Smart 2009 Scholarship Competition: High school students in grades 9 through 12 are eligible to compete for prizes including $30,000 in tuition scholarships presented by The Art Institute of Pittsburgh and The Mall at Robinson. Students are encouraged to create and submit their most inspired works. Deadline for entries is January 26, 2009. Learn more. 

Mask Makers 2009 Scholarship Competition: High school juniors and seniors are eligible to compete for first-, second-, and third-place tuition scholarships. A production of Gallery on the Mall, a unique award-winning collaboration between The Art Institute of Pittsburgh and The Mall at Robinson, this competition supports and recgonizes the work of local artists and raises awareness about creative career opportunities available for high school students in the Pittsburgh, PA region. Mask entry deadline is April 6, 2009. Pre-competition demonstrations will be held February 20, 2009 and March 6, 2009. Learn more.

To learn more about Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) state grants and to apply for 2009 Summer quarter grants, visit www.pheaa.org.