Overview
The American University Financial Aid office is prepared to answer any questions you might have regarding financial aid, and to share information on external scholarship and funding sources. The staff will work with you to create the best possible financial aid package and payment plan. Your aid may include an AU scholarship or grant, federally funded grants, low-interest federally funded loans, and/or part-time work through the work-study program. The process of applying for financial aid requires time and attention to detail. Please review all the contents of this Financial Aid section thoroughly to understand the application process and aid options. Early filing of a complete, accurate financial aid application will help ensure that you receive the best possible combination of university and non-university financial aid available.
Merit Scholarships
All applicants are considered for merit scholarships. A separate application is not required however all applicants must submit an official GMAT score in order to be considered for a merit scholarship.
Scholarship recipients are notified at the time of admission. In general, scholarship recipients have excellent academic credentials and exhibit exceptional leadership skills.
Yellow Ribbon Program
Applicants interested in learning more about American University’s participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program should visit the Yellow Ribbon section of the Financial Aid website for more information.
