Financial Aid & Scholarships
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
LOANS
Segal Americorps Education Award
Scholarships
Financial Aid is presently available (to those who apply and qualify) for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Radiography, Radiation Therapy, Medical Dosimetry, 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.
To complete the FAFSA, click here
If you need assistance and would like to schedule a virtual appointment with Financial Aid, please email financialaid@cahe.edu.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
CAHE participates in Title IV Federal Financial Aid (Federal Pell Grant, FSEOG, and Federal Direct Student and Parent PLUS Loans).
Questions regarding the financial aid process can be addressed to financialaid@cahe.edu or by calling 718-645-3500.
CAHE is not eligible for VA benefits at this time.
Applicants should start by completing their FAFSA application so that our financial aid department can determine their eligibility.
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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.
For programs beginning in November, February, and May – please complete 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 FAFSAs. Tax year information should be changed to 2023 and 2024, respectively. For programs beginning September 2026, please complete the 2026-2027 FAFSA.
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.
The maximum Pell grant for 2024-2025 is $7,395. 2025-2026 award amounts are not yet available.
The current interest rate for Subsidized and Unsubsidized student loans is 6.53%*, and the Parent PLUS loan interest rate for parents of dependent students is 9.08%*. (*As of July 1, 2024).
The financial aid department may take up to a week to get back to you upon submission of your FAFSA application.
Financial aid will get back to you with that information upon completion and submission of your FAFSA application.
YES! CAHE is proud to offer a variety of internal scholarships. For a full list of scholarships, click here.
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.