THIRD PARTY FUNDING

GIA accepts funding from outside organizations. To have funds applied to your student account, follow these three simple steps.
1.    Submit your authorization or approval letter to financialaid@gia.edu. 
2.    Submit your GIA Admission Application. 
3.    GIA will process the invoice and apply the funding to your student account upon receipt of funding. 

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

The State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) programs are state-run and federally funded programs designed to help individuals with disabilities gain or maintain employment and achieve economic independence. These programs provide various vocational and training services, including career counseling, skills training, and job placement assistance. State VR programs may offer financial support for vocational and post-secondary education, including assistance with books, tools, and other training materials. In some cases, they may also cover tuition, but this varies by state and individual eligibility. 

The following information is needed in official agency forms or letterhead. 
•    Full Name
•    Address
•    Social Security Number (SSN)
•    GIA program & course name with start date
•    Study Method: On Campus, Online, Lab Class
•    Study campus location: Carlsbad, New York, Online 
•    Total authorized amount
•    Expiration date
•    Information on how to request payment. If the agency would like to contact us directly, please provide the email address: financialaid@gia.edu. 
•    If any books or materials are needed, a separate authorization is required. 

529 COLLEGE SAVING PLAN

529 College Savings Plan is a state-sponsored investment plan that enables you to save money for a beneficiary and pay for education expenses. You can withdraw funds tax-free to cover nearly any type of college expense.
Contact your College Saving Plan service provider and share the GIA to confirm eligibility to use the funds. 
GIA is a private, non-college-level vocational institution that issues diplomas (non-transferable, non-college credit), certificates, and letters of completion upon successful completion of our programs or courses.
For more information, please contact financialaid@gia.edu. 

EMPLOYER TUITION ASSISTANCE

Employer tuition assistance is an employer-sponsored program that helps employees pursue additional education, training, and skill development. 
For more information, please contact financialaid@gia.edu.