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.
We encourage our students to apply for assistance.
US Federal Financial Aid for
On-Campus Programmes
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 enrol in one of GIA’s aid-eligible programmes at our New York campus. These include:
◦ Graduate Gemmologist
◦ Jewelry Design & Technology - Please note that Distance Education (eLearning and lab classes) are not eligible for US 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 Programme Selection Form.Aid Options
SCHOLARSHIPS
The scholarship application period is now closed. The next application period will be in Spring 2023. Learn More
