Financial Aid at Florida Atlantic University
Understanding Your Financial Aid
Florida Atlantic University (FAU’s) Office of Student Financial Aid helps students and families understand the cost of college and the resources available to manage it. We provide information, guidance and tools to help you apply for aid, review your offer and maintain eligibility throughout your time at Florida Atlantic.
Our goal is to make financial aid information clear, accurate and easy to use.
How Financial Aid Works
Apply
Maintain
Types of Financial Aid
Florida Atlantic offers several forms of financial aid to help cover educational costs:
- Grants - Need-based aid that does not require repayment. See All Grants
- Scholarships - Merit- and need-based awards from Florida Atlantic and external sources. View Scholarships
- Work-Study and Campus Employment - Part-time work opportunities. See Work Study
- Loans - Federal and private loan options. View Types of Loans
- Emergency Assistance - Short-term financial support in specific situations. See Emergency Aid Criteria
Learn About Types of Financial Aid
Start With the FAFSA
Completing the FAFSA allows Florida Atlantic to determine your eligibility for most types of financial aid.
File the FAFSA What You’ll Need to Apply
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program
Florida Academic Scholars and Medallion Scholars are selected based on their high school academic achievement. Both can be combined with Florida Prepaid..