Financial Options:

Financial Aid Plan

Financial Aid is provided through the Federal Pell, SEOG Grant Programs and/or the Federal Family Educational Loan Programs (Stafford Subsidized, Stafford Unsubsidized, and PLUS Loans).

Students seeking federal financial aid benefits must be admitted to a financial aid eligible degree or certificate program in order to determine financial aid eligibility. To select this Plan as your primary finance option, at least 50% of your annual tuition must be funded through federal financial aid. In order for Ashford University to determine the student's eligibility, the following conditions must be met:

  • Complete the Admissions Application.
  • Complete a financial aid orientation.
  • Complete an Entrance Interview Form.
  • Completed all required financial aid applications and submit all required documentation.
  • Pay all applicable fees.

All initial financial aid documents are required to be submitted and approved prior to the completion of a student's first course. If a student fails to supply the documents, is ineligible or otherwise unable to qualify for federal financial aid, the student will be responsible for any outstanding balance incurred and will be required to select a different primary finance option.

All students must re-apply for funding every academic year on this plan. Ninety days before the next academic year begins, students are required to initiate and complete the reapplication process. It is imperative for students to reapply for future loans or grants early to ensure that course scheduling is not interrupted.

For more information related to these financial options, please refer to the Financial Aid section on this site or in the current school catalog.

Ashford University will work with any lender participating in the Title IV Federal Loan Programs a student wishes to provide. Students may also select from one of the many lenders currently working with existing Ashford University students - this information is available from your Financial Services Advisor upon request. Ashford University and its staff do not accept remuneration or compensation from any institution providing loans to its students.

Ashford University provides a convenient online application process for completing your financial aid. This process includes all required financial aid forms, options for electronically signing your applications and links to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and Master Promissory Note for loans.

Continuous attendance with no breaks in attendance greater than 29 days is required to retain eligibility for disbursed federal financial aid funds.

Documentation required for the Financial Aid Plan:

  • Student Financial Agreement Form
  • FAFSA
  • Completed and signed Loan Application (Master Promissory Note)
  • Loan Entrance Counseling
  • Institutional Application for Financial Aid

Tuition Reimbursement Plan

The Tuition Reimbursement Plan is available as a primary finance option for students who qualify for their employer's tuition reimbursement program and if the employer reimburses at least 50% of the student's annual tuition.

Tuition can be deferred a maximum of 60 days from the start of each course regardless of when students receive reimbursement from their company. Applicable fees are due on or before the start date of each course. To qualify for this tuition deferment, students must provide a valid credit card number (debit cards are not accepted) and their authorization to charge the credit card for each course not fully paid for with in the 60-day time frame.

The conditions of this payment deferral plan are not dependent upon the receipt of grades, the completion of a course, reimbursement from the employer, or any other condition. Fees not paid in full on or before the start date of a course, will be automatically charged to the credit card.

Documentation required for the Tuition Reimbursement Plan:

  • Student Financial Agreement Form
  • Tuition Reimbursement Authorization Form

Military Veteran's Benefits Plan

The Military VA Plan requires that all tuition and any applicable fees be paid prior to each course's start date. Students may choose to have their tuition and or fees automatically charged to their credit card (Debit cards are not accepted). Automatic credit card payments are charged after the start date of each course; otherwise, full cash payments must be made prior to the start date of each course. Credit card information will be requested of students selecting this option in order to establish credit for this plan.

Documentation required for the Military VA Plan:

  • Student Finance Agreement
  • Supplemental Student Authorization to Charge Form

Military Tuition Assistance Plan

Ashford University is approved for active duty Military Tuition Assistance. Students are required to submit Tuition Assistance (TA) vouchers at least five days prior to the start of each course. Any tuition and applicable fees not covered by the TA program must be paid prior to the start date of each course.

Documentation required for the Military TA Plan:

  • Military Tuition Assistance Forms DD1556
  • Student Finance Agreement

Cash Plan

Students may choose to have their tuition and or fees automatically charged to their credit card (Debit cards are not accepted). Automatic credit card payments are charged after the start date of each course; otherwise, full payment must be received prior to the start date of each course. Credit card information will be requested of students selecting this option in order to establish credit for this plan.

Documentation required for the Cash Plan:

  • Student Financial Agreement Form
  • Supplemental Student Authorization to Charge Form

Direct Bill Plan (Third Party Billing)

Direct Bill Plans are available if Ashford University has pre-approved a student's employer or agency for direct billing. At minimum, 50% of a student's annual tuition must be paid by the employer or agency to be eligible for this option. Any amounts not covered by the employer or agency must be paid prior to the start of each course. The employer or agency must remit payment to Ashford University within 90 days of the course start date.

Documentation required for Direct Bill Plan:

  • Student Finance Agreement Form
  • Company voucher approved by Ashford University, or other authorized agency tuition voucher.

Private Loan Plan

Ashford University will work with any lender participating in private student loans a student wishes to provide. Students may also select from one of the many lenders currently working with existing Ashford University students - this information is available from your Financial Services Advisor upon request. Ashford University and its staff do not accept remuneration or compensation from any institution providing loans to its students.

Documentation required for the Private Loan Plan:

  • Student Financial Agreement Form
  • Completed Loan Application
  • Signed Promissory Note

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