O'Briens Aveda Institute

Financial Aid

O'Briens Aveda Institute is approved by the US Department of Education to offer federal financial assistance if the student is eligible and is enrolled as a regular student at least half-time. We offer the following sources of financial aid:

• Federal PELL Grant : A Federal Pell Grant does not have to be repaid. Pell Grants are awarded usually only to undergrads who haven’t earned a bachelor’s degree or professional degree. The maximum Pell Grant award for the 11/12 award year is $5500. The amount you will receive depends on your financial need, your costs to attend school, and length of your program. You must be enrolled in a full-time program to apply.
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
• Federal Direct Student Loan Program (Stafford and PLUS)
• We will provide, upon borrower's request, A self-certification for and/or required information. This must be completed before a private education loan is consummated. For a copy of this form CLICK HERE

Eligibility Requirements:

• Have financial need
• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen
• Be enrolled in an eligible program
• Be making satisfactory progress

How to get started.

See what you are eligible for in financial aid. Have your tax information available and be sure you know our school code (008658). Go to the FAFSA website to apply for federal aid. The second step will be to apply for a Vermont State Grant at VSAC. Once you know what your grants will be, you can move on to apply for student loans, we'd be happy to help you!

Federal regulations require all Federal Stafford Loan borrowers to complete an entrance counseling session before receiving the first loan disbursements and an exit counseling session at the end of the course.

Students may need to supplement their own resources to meet college costs, a wide variety of financial assistance programs and financing options are offered. Use the Net Price Calculator as a resources to assist you in finding the right financial aid package for you.

Net Price Calculator

Students may need to supplement their own resources to meet college costs, a wide variety of financial assistance programs and financing options are offered. The Net Price Calculator is a resource to assist you in finding the right financial aid package for you. 

Net Price Calculator

Financial Aid and the Application - How to’s

The first step for financial aid is completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This can be done at www.fafsa.ed.gov, when prompted, our school code is 008658.

Once you have filled out your FAFSA for the 2011/2012 school year, you will get a response within 10 -14 days via e-mail. When you receive this message, please notify our offices so that we may compile an award letter for you.

The next step is to make an appointment with our Admissions Director, Kristina Perren for a tour of the Institute. At the time of your visit, you may also take our entrance exam for admissions and complete all necessary enrollment paperwork.

Documents needed at time of enrollment are:

• A copy of your birth certificate or social security card ( or passport)
• A copy of your Photo ID
• Immunization record with verification of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine
• A copy of your High School Diploma or GED
• Four complete references, including their name, address, phone number and email
• $50 Application Fee

Please be sure to settle your financial aid and enrollment paperwork at least 3 weeks prior to the start date you wish to enroll in.

If you have any questions regarding financial aid, please contact:
Beth Reeve, Financial Aid Counselor at breeve@obriensavedainstitute.org

If you have any questions regarding admissions, please contact:
Kristina Perren Admissions Director at admissions@obriensavedainstitute.org