Financial Aid for Students

If you’re looking for help with financing your education, our team of Education Financial Advisors is here to assist you. Navigating the financial aid application process may be overwhelming. We’re here to guide you through it!

How to Qualify for Financial Aid

Wondering if you qualify for federal financial aid? Our advisors can assist you by searching for available federal grants and loans using the FAFSA. They will also provide you with an estimated cost of attendance so you can make an informed decision on which funding options work best for your budget.

Don’t qualify for federal aid? No problem! Milan Institute offers several scholarships and private payment plans that do not depend on a FAFSA form. We understand that everyone’s financial situation is different and that education is an investment in your future. Contact us for personalized assistance.

VA Education Benefits at Milan Institute and Milan Institute of Cosmetology

We are proud to serve our Veteran students. In addition to financial aid and scholarships, the following campuses and programs accept VA education benefits from those who qualify:

Online and in-person assistance is available. Schedule an appointment at your nearest campus or use our online chat features to find out more.

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2025 Scholarships Available

Health Professions Scholarship

To be eligible for the Health Professions Scholarship, students must possess a High School Diploma or GED and must be at least 18 years of age. Recipients of the Health Professions Scholarship will be awarded $1000, which will be applied to the student ledger.

Eligible programs are available at the following campuses:

Administrative Medical Assistant: Amarillo
Dental Assistant: Palm Desert, Sparks, Visalia
Massage Therapy: Bakersfield, San Antonio Ingram, Sparks, Visalia
Medical Assisting: Amarillo, Las Vegas, Merced, Palm Desert

Health Professions Scholarship criteria:

1. The scholarship application is accepted until December 31, 2025.
2. Once approved, the Director will issue a scholarship award letter to the recipient.
3. Upon enrollment, the Director will send the award letter to the Campus Education Finance Advisor.
4. Students must maintain an accumulative attendance percentage of 75% and a cumulative GPA of 70% during their enrollment.
5. The $1,000 scholarship is applied to the student ledger.
6. Students awarded the scholarship who do not continuously meet the criteria or who fail to complete their program will be responsible for the entire tuition amount. These students will be set up on an approved payment plan option.

Follow Your Dreams Scholarship

The “Follow Your Dreams” scholarship offers a $1,000 award to eligible students, demonstrating Milan Institute’s commitment to making quality education more accessible. This financial assistance can be applied to any program at any of Milan Institute’s 13 campuses across California, Nevada, and Texas.

Follow Your Dreams Scholarship criteria:

To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be current or recent high school students, at least 17 years of age
• Possess a valid High School Diploma at the time of enrollment
• Submit a completed scholarship application and a 300-word essay by December 16, 2025
• Begin classes by December 31, 2025

The selection process will evaluate applicants based on their academic achievements and passion for their chosen program of study. In the required essay, students should articulate why they have chosen their program of interest and outline their career goals.