Step 2: Financial Services

APU offers a variety of ways to help you pay for your program. From scholarships and grants, to loans and company reimbursement, we’re committed to being sure that cost doesn’t keep you from reaching your educational goals. Learn more about how to take advantage of the financial aid opportunities available to you.

Getting Started

Applying for financial aid? If you are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or an eligible non-citizen and have a valid Social Security number, the first thing you’ll need to complete is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Visit Graduate and Professional Student Financial Services to walk through the financial aid application process.

Be sure to familiarize yourself with your program costs as well as any fees to ensure you’re applying for the right amount of financial aid. View a complete list of tuition costs and fees.

Financial Aid Opportunities

Institutional and Outside Scholarships

Many departments or individual programs offer scholarships for their students. Visit your program website or contact your admissions representative to learn more about what scholarship opportunities may be available to you. You can also visit Graduate and Professional Student Financial Services to learn more about program-specific aid as well as school-specific outside aid resources.

A variety of outside scholarships are also available to help you pay for your education. Websites like fastweb.com, scholarships.com, and findtuition.com can help you search for the scholarships that fit your student profile.

Federal Loans

APU students can also take advantage of federal loans (Federal Direct Stafford Loan and Federal PLUS Loan). Many of these loans offer up to the cost of your attendance minus any other financial aid you may be receiving. Students can also opt to receive refunds if their loans cover more than the cost of their courses. Learn more by visiting Graduate and Professional Student Financial Services.

Making Payments

APU offers a variety of options for payment—all to help make paying for your degree easier. We have outlined the payment process for your convenience.

Need More Help?

Contact your student financial services counselor, assigned to you according to your program.