Financial Aid
Paul Mitchell The School Tampa Scholarships and Financial Aid
Excited to start your education, but worried about tuition? We’re here to help! There are several financial aid and scholarship options available to those who qualify. Learn more below and explore the tuition options that may be available to you.
Questions? Our Financial Aid Leaders are available to assist you at 813-972-9838.
Not all financial aid programs are offered at each Paul Mitchell school location, please check with the Financial Aid Leader at the location you are interested in attending to see which programs they offer.
Who qualifies for aid?
Students may be eligible to receive financial aid from the federal government to help pay for college or career school. While your income is taken into consideration, it does not automatically prevent you from receiving federal student aid.
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Check out the many funding and scholarship options below.
Academic Achievement Scholarship
Paul Mitchell The School Tampa offers scholarships to support our Future Professionals. The Paul Mitchell Schools Academic Achievement Scholarship is offered to students with a 3.5 GPA or higher on their high school transcript.
Scholarship Criteria:
- Students must have a valid high school diploma.
- Students must submit a sealed, official high school transcript via physical envelope or a digital credential service (e.g., Parchment).
- Students are eligible for a one-time maximum award of $1,000.
- Students will be eligible to receive the non-cash award in two scholarship credits of $500 at the end of the last applicable payment periods.
- Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress at the end of each applicable payment period to remain eligible.
To learn more about this scholarship, contact the school’s financial services office.
Core Values Scholarship
Paul Mitchell The School Tampa offers scholarships to support our Future Professionals. The Core Value Scholarship is for students who have actively volunteered over 30 hours to support a community program in the calendar year preceding the student’s start date.
Scholarship Criteria:
- Students must submit an official letter from a registered non-profit organization confirming the student’s participation and confirmation of hours completed.
- Students are eligible for a one-time maximum award of $1,000.
- Students will be eligible to receive the non-cash award in two scholarship credits of $500 at the end of the last applicable payment periods.
- Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress at the end of each applicable payment period to remain eligible.
To learn more about this scholarship, contact the school’s financial services office.
Federal Pell Grants
Federal Pell Grants are usually awarded only to undergraduate students who display exceptional financial need and have not earned a bachelor’s, graduate, or professional degree. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid, except under certain circumstances.
With Federal Pell grants, amounts can change yearly. The maximum Federal Pell Grant award is $7,395 for the 2024–25 award year (July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025). The amount you get, though, will depend on your student aid index (based on your FAFSA form), your cost of attendance, your status as a full-time or part-time student, and your plans to attend school for a full academic year or less. You may not receive Federal Pell Grant funds from more than one school at a time. If your parent or guardian died in the line of duty while either (a) serving on active duty as a member of the U.S. armed forces on or after September 11, 2001; or (b) actively serving as and performing the duties of a public safety officer , you may be eligible for a Maximum Pell Grant.
Federal Subsidized Loans
Federal Subsidized Loans are available to undergraduate students with financial need. Your school determines the amount you can borrow, and the amount may not exceed your financial need. The U.S. Department of Education pays the interest on a Direct Subsidized Loan while you’re in school at least half-time, for the first six months after you leave school, and during a period of deferment.
Federal Unsubsidized Loans
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans are available to undergraduate and graduate students; there is no requirement to demonstrate financial need. Your school determines the amount you can borrow based on your cost of attendance and other financial aid you receive. You are responsible for paying the interest on a Direct Unsubsidized Loan during all periods.
Florida Bright Future Scholarship Program
The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program has helped more than 950,000 Florida students attend a postsecondary institution. Bright Futures awards include the Florida Academic Scholars Award (FAS), Florida Medallion Scholars Award (FMS), Florida Gold Seal CAPE Scholars Award (GSC), and the Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award (GSV).
*Paul Mitchell The School Tampa does not direct or manage the content of this website, and all questions regarding the availability, terms, and conditions of any of this scholarship program should be directed to the program sponsor.
Florida Prepaid & 529 College Savings Plan
A Florida 529 Savings Plan is a flexible, affordable, tax-free way to save for college. Every Florida Prepaid College Plan is fully guaranteed by the State of Florida, and the 529 Savings Plan has been recently enhanced to offer even more investment options to meet your needs.
Florida Vocational Rehabilitation
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a federal-state program that helps people who have disabilities get or keep a job. VR is committed to helping people with disabilities find meaningful careers.
Plus Loans
PLUS loans are federal loans that parents of dependent undergraduate students can use to help pay for college or career school. PLUS loans can help pay for education expenses not covered by other financial aid.
VA Benefits
The Department of Veterans Affairs and our campus administer a variety of VA benefits that may provide tuition assistance to service members, veterans, and their dependents. We accept all chapters of benefit, including VR&E. To learn more about these benefits, please visit the link below.
Military Benefits
We honor those who have served. Meet some of our military grads to find out why they chose a Paul Mitchell Schools education and learn what military benefits are available to you.
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Have more questions?
Contact our Financial Aid team today for more information on opportunities for scholarships and financial aid.