The School of Communication offers weekend graduate students need-based awards administered by the American University Office of Financial Aid
Need-Based Assistance
Both part-time and full-time students may apply for need-based assistance. Only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible for federal need-based aid. To apply, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit it to the processing center by March 1 or as soon thereafter as possible. You can get a copy of this form from AU's Financial Aid office or from most university financial aid offices. AU's Financial Aid office also maintains a comprehensive list of private loans and scholarships. If you do not have Internet access, you may electronically file your FAFSA in AU's Graduate Financial Aid office on the second floor of the Hamilton Building. Please call (202)-885-6100 to schedule an appointment and to find out what information you will need to bring with you.
Internet Links
You may also want to check the following Web sites for scholarship information.
International students may also be interested in visiting these Web sites to locate additional sources of financial aid:
- FinAid: Financial Aid for International Students
- NAFSA/Financial Aid for Foreign Nationals
- Leo S. Rowe Pan American Fund
- International Education Finance Corporation
- Institute of International Education
- InfoEd
- International Education Financial Aid
Employment
Graduate students are encouraged to contact the university's Human Resources office at (202)-885-2639 about part-time or full-time employment. For off-campus employment, graduate students should consult American University's Career Center Job Listing Service at (202)-885-1800.
Note: International students on an F-1 or J-1 visa may work up to 20 hours a week, on campus, when classes are in session with the permission of the international student advisor. Students on all other types of visas should check with the International Student & Scholar Services office at 202-885-3350. Please contact the International Student & Scholar Services office for more information on employment options as well.
