Office of Financial Aid

Questions?

  • Financial Aid Office
    202-885-6100
    financialaid@american.edu
    Financial Aid Building, Room

    Mon.-Fri: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wed.: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Welcome to Financial Aid

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Freshman Prospective Students Current Undergraduate Students
Transfer Prospective Students Current Graduate Students
International Prospective Students Washington Semester Students
Graduate Prospective Students Washington Mentorship Students

Financial Aid Basics

Request and complete all financial aid forms in a timely fashion.

Know each school's deadlines and apply early! Don't wait until the deadline. Avoid mail delays, busy fax lines and busy Web sites. Ask questions if you don't understand.

Complete your tax return early. It is easier to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and any other financial aid application if you can refer to a completed tax return. You can still wait until April 15 to mail your return to the IRS. If you must use estimated tax information, be as accurate as possible. Your financial aid eligibility is based on these numbers and is subject to change when the numbers change.

Read all instructions and follow them carefully. Check your work. Then, check your work again.

Respond immediately to school requests for additional information or documents, such as copies of federal tax returns.

Financial Aid Materials

Financial Aid Deadlines

Early Decision: CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE: November 15, FAFSA: February 15
Regular Decision Freshman: FAFSA and CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE: February 15
Transfer: FAFSA and CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE: March 1
Current (Continuing) AU Students: FAFSA: March 1

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Undergraduate Cost of Attendance

Total Cost: $47,386
This includes tuition at $34,456; room at $8,630; and board at $4,300

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