Graduate students are responsible for finding their own housing. We encourage students to consider convenient public transportation routes to PBT School as well as safety and security and cost when selecting accommodations. Recommended areas for your search include: Bloomfield, Friendship, Lawrenceville, Oakland, Shadyside and Squirrel Hill. We also recommend that students visit these and other areas of Pittsburgh prior to committing to any rental arrangement.  

A Housing Directory is available for all current and incoming PBT Students to utilize when looking to make connections before arriving in Pittsburgh.

Need-based financial aid is available via application for dancers whose household income is less than 300% of the federal poverty guidelines for their household size. 

To apply for need-based financial aid, you will need to submit a Financial Aid Application (which will be opened along with registration) with verifying documentation (W2 forms or equivalent income documentation). 

If you were accepted to the summer program and submitted a financial aid application, a second financial aid application must be submitted for the 2025-2026 school year. 

This application is now closed.