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Pitzer Test Prep Assistance Fund

About 

In response to student requests and thanks to support from the Office of the President and the Office of the Treasurer, Pitzer Career Services is administering a fund to provide limited support to students preparing to take a graduate admissions exam.

Students may apply for funding to support the reimbursement of preparation tools for the following test: 

  • CBEST
  • CSET
  • DAT
  • GMAT
  • GRE
  • LSAT
  • MCAT
  • OAT
  • PCAT
  • TOEFL

Live or online test prep courses, materials such as test prep books, and test prep software will be considered for funding. 

Note: Because cost reduction waivers are available from the testing organizations, funding from Pitzer College is unavailable for test registration fees.

Funding Levels

The available budget for the 2025-2026 school year is $10,000.00. 

  • Applications for reimbursement are considered for a minimum of $100.00 and a maximum of $1,000.00. 
  • Applications may be partially funded. 
  • If approved for funding, receipts and invoices of test prep materials and courses must be submitted by April 24, 2026.  If documentation is not submitted by that date, the funding offer will be rescinded.

Who is Eligible?

  • Students of junior and senior (class of 2026 and class of 2027) status enrolled at Pitzer College are eligible to apply. 
  • Students must have demonstrated financial need as verified by the Financial Aid Office to receive funding.

Requirements

  • Students must apply for funding prior to purchasing materials or registering for a test preparation course. 
  • Funding cannot be utilized for test preparation courses already in progress or materials purchased before October 9, 2025.
  • After approval for funding, documentation (i.e., invoices, receipts, etc.) will be required for reimbursement. 

Pitzer’s Graduate Test Prep Assistance Funding is not guaranteed by the submission of an application, as the annual budget is limited.

Application Process

Students apply by submitting the following:

  • Contact information
  • A resume
  • A budget
  • The response to one essay question: “Explain why graduate school or professional school is important to your career plans.” 

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout fall 2025 and spring 2026 until funding is depleted. Applications open starting October 9, 2025.
Apply to the Pitzer Test Prep Assistance Fund

For questions or more information, contact: Jill Hawthorne, Assistant Director.