Admissions

Financial Aid & Tuition Information

Complete your 2009-2010 FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The 2009-2010 FAFSA is not available until AFTER 1/1/09.
If you are a California resident, submit the Cal Grant GPA verification form (available on our financial aid website) to your high school before March 2nd to be eligible to receive up to $9708 per year in free aid.

Check your e-mail. The Department of Education will alert you if there are any errors on your FAFSA. If necessary, go online and make corrections.
Check your mail. We will send you a financial aid award packet. The packet will include your financial aid award letter, instructions on how to accept your aid, and any other documents we need to complete your file. Some students may receive a Verification Form. This means you must also submit a copy of your federal tax return to AAU’s financial aid department.
If you would like to use your financial aid to pay for your on-campus housing, give us a call and let us know. Make sure your financial aid packet is complete, that you have already applied for and received a housing assignment, you have paid the $500.00 housing deposit fee and that you have registered for classes. If you have completed these steps we will add you to the housing list.
Start saving! Be prepared to pay out-of-pocket for your books and supplies during the 1st week of classes. Financial aid refunds are not available until about three (3) weeks after classes start.
If the federal aid you were offered does not cover your budget, apply for student loans from a private lender or sign up for our 4-month, interest-free payment plan. There is additional information on these options on our website.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Financial Aid Office at 1.800.544.ARTS x6300 or financialaid@academyart.edu.