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Financial Aid

MAKING THE DECISION TO INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE IS AN IMPORTANT ONE. YOU’RE READY TO ADVANCE YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO PURSUE YOUR CAREER GOALS. NOW, IT’S TIME TO FIGURE OUT THE BEST WAY TO PAY FOR YOUR EDUCATION.

Why We’re Different

At Center for Allied Health Education, we are fully committed to your success. We want you to benefit from our real-world, career-focused programs of study so you can be on your way to day one of your future. We also know that funding your education is an important decision. With that in mind, we have financial aid representatives available to help you explore your financial aid options, which may include:

GRANTS

Need-based awards, available to eligible students, who completed the FAFSA.

LOANS

Low interest rate Federal Direct loans, eligible students and parents of dependent students, who need assistance.

Segal Americorps Education Award

A post-service benefit earned by individuals with service in AmeriCorps programs.

Scholarships

CAHE offers Academic, Graduate, Employee, and Affiliate Scholarships.

Financial Aid is presently available (to those who qualify) for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Radiography, Radiation Therapy, Surgical Technology, and Paramedic Programs.

All prospective students are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to take advantage of all possible funding sources. The FAFSA may be found by visiting https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa . The school code is: 011617.

*Not all options listed above may apply to each program or applicant.

How to Complete the 2023-2024 FAFSA Application – Click here

News about the 2024-2025 FAFSA – Click here 

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

HOW DO I FIND OUT HOW MUCH MY PROGRAM WILL COST? WHAT IS THE REFUND POLICY?

Each program’s tuition, fees and refund policy is published on the institution’s website, as well as in the Institutional Catalog, Enrollment Agreement and other materials. We encourage any prospective students to review all financial-related program information and to contact the Financial Aid/ Financial Services Department with any questions.

WHAT KIND OF FINANCIAL AID IS AVAILABLE?

CAHE participates in Title IV Federal Financial Aid (Federal Pell Grant, FSEOG, and Federal Direct Student and Parent PLUS Loans).

HOW CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT HOW THE FINANCIAL AID PROCESS WORKS?

Questions regarding the financial aid process can be addressed to financialaid@cahe.edu or by calling 718-645-3500.

ARE VETERANS ELIGIBLE FOR EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS AT CAHE?

CAHE is not eligible for VA benefits at this time.

WHERE SHOULD I START?

Applicants should start by completing their FAFSA application so that our financial aid department can determine their eligibility.

AM I TIED IN IF I COMPLETE A FAFSA APPLICATION?

No, a FAFSA is purely informational. Once CAHE receives your submitted FAFSA application, the financial aid department can inform you of your eligibility; however, you are not tied in or obligated to anything.

WHICH FAFSA SHOULD I COMPLETE?

For programs beginning after December 1, 2022, please complete the 2023-2024 FAFSA. You will need your and/or your parents’ 2021 Federal Income Tax information.

WILL I NEED MY PARENT’S INFO?

To determine if you are an independent student, please visit the following website:

Apply for Financial Aid | Federal Student Aid

If you are a dependent student, you will need to provide parental information.

WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM PELL GRANT THAT I CAN RECEIVE?

The maximum Pell grant for 2023-2024 is $7,395.

WHAT IS THE CURRENT INTEREST RATE ON FEDERAL DIRECT LOANS?

The current interest rate for Subsidized and Unsubsidized student loans is 5.50%* and the Parent PLUS loan interest rate for parents of dependent students is 8.05%*. (*As of July 1, 2023).

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE THE FINANCIAL AID DEPARTMENT TO GET BACK TO ME?

The financial aid department may take up to a week to get back to you upon submission of your FAFSA application.

HOW MUCH AM I ELIGIBLE FOR?

Financial aid will get back to you with that information upon completion and submission of your FAFSA application.

ARE THERE ANY SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE?

YES! CAHE is proud to offer a variety of internal scholarships. For a full list of scholarships, click here.

WHAT ARE THE FINANCIAL AID STEPS?

After you complete your FAFSA, our Financial Aid Office will send you a FA Offer/College Financing Plan, or a request for additional information via email. The email will outline the steps needed to move forward with the financial aid process.