American University
Scholarships

It's a Bit of a Mess

Although I did get financial aid, it still is not nearly enough to cover the outrageous costs of school. It really wasn't that hard, but the Financial Aid Office isn't that helpful if you have questions, either. If you have financial aid, you really have to stay on top of your own finances.

Not Pleasant

Good scholarship, but LOTS of loans

and reportedly, your financial aid award gets lowered each successive year. AU students graduate with some of the highest debt in the country

Plus, dealing with the financial aid office is a pain!

Earn It and Keep It

The financial aid process at American University gives academic scholarships to a large percent of incoming students. The amount varies, but with a high tuition cost, it all counts. The key is keeping the scholarship. Students have to maintain a certain 3.2 GPA in order to retain academic scholarships. If a student does go below 3.2, however, it is still possible to keep the scholarship by writing a letter to the university explaining why you should retain it.