Financial Assistance

APUS offers several educational financing options including Federal Student Aid (FSA), grants and loans, alternative (private) loans, and an automatic debit payment plan. Students who intend to use FSA are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible, establish an APUS Federal Student Aid (FSA) Academic Year online and enter the online Financial Aid Office five weeks (or at least 10 days) prior to the start of the semester.

Additionally, APUS is authorized to accept funds from the U.S. Department of Defense Tuition Assistance (TA) programs as well as the Veterans Administration GI Bill® programs (including REAP and Veteran Readiness And Employment (VR&E), formerly Vocational Rehabilitation).

Students employed in the private sector should consult with their Human Resources department regarding employer-based tuition assistance programs. We also encourage you to research grants from the state in which you currently reside. To find out more about grants in your home state, please contact our Financial Aid Office.