Penta Career Center offers a variety of financial assistance.
Please note, for the Spring 2024 semester, clock our programs less than 200 hours are NOT eligible for financial aid through the Department of Education’s Title IV funds (Pell grant).
Other forms of grants may require you to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
If you would like more information about Federal Student Aid or Veteran Affairs, please contact 419-661-6188 or email [email protected]
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP):
In order to receive Federal Student Aid or qualify under certain grants, students may be required to meet satisfactory progress standards toward program completion and graduation. Program completion standards include skills competencies, academic grades, attendance, and financial obligations. Satisfactory Progress consists of a number of elements that will be reviewed during each grading period.
The student will:
- Build a record of attendance and dependability to prepare the student for employment
- Demonstrate competencies of individual program skills and hands-on training
- Demonstrate teamwork
- Demonstrate commitment to the program and respect for others, school, program tools, and materials
Qualitative Standards for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP):
Grade Point Average: A cumulative grade point average is calculated based on the following scale:
- Letter Grade A (90-100%) = 4.00 GPA
- Letter Grade B (80-89%) = 3.00 GPA
- Letter Grade C (70-79%) = 2.00 GPA
- Letter Grade F (< 69%) = 0.00 GPA
Students must finish their program with at least a 2.00 GPA (70%) in order to meet SAP requirements.
Additional Resources:
- Pell: ***Only eligible for full-time programs of 600+ clock hours. This federal grant awards funds through the U.S. Department of Education. Apply online with a Free Application for Federal Student Aid FAFSA. Penta’s school code is 013519.
- Veteran’s Educational Benefits: Selected training programs are approved for training veterans. Apply online at gibill.va.gov
- Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD, formerly BVR-RSC): Financial assistance may be available for students with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities that present a barrier to employment. Call 419.866.5811 or click here to learn more.
- TAA: The Trade Adjustment Assistance Act offers to fund to certain individuals whose company has closed its facilities displacing the employees. Learn more here.
Additional Funding Possibilities:
- State grants and scholarships: the Ohio Dept. of Higher Education offers tips and links here.
Net Price Calculator
The U.S. Dept. of Education requires that we provide a Net Price Calculator for our full-time programs. This includes the total cost of attendance (tuition, fees, room and board, books and supplies, transportation and miscellaneous expenses), along with the average student grant award. The figures below are based on statistics which are the most recent available; this information is updated annually.
Please click the following link to use the Net Price Calculator: Penta Net Price Calculator, net price calculations are used for full-time programs only at this time. All of Penta programs for the 2023-2024 academic year are considered part-time (200 clock hours or less).