Graduate Aid

This loan is available to SC residents who are interested in changing careers to a teaching career and are enrolled (or intend to enroll) in an Education degree program. Loan forgiveness is available to qualified students. Complete information can be found here.

This loan is available to SC residents who are enrolled in an Education degree program and plan to teach in the SC public school system upon graduation. Loan forgiveness is available to qualified students. Complete information can be found here.

Current faculty in South Carolina and graduate students seeking to become faculty can get up to $90,000 in tuition reimbursement through the BOLD Nursing Faculty Program. Click here for more information.

The TEACH Grant is for students who agree to teach full-time in high-need subject areas at a public elementary or secondary school that serves students from low-income families. All students must meet basic eligibility requirements. Locate additional information in the AU Academic Catalog and here.

Note: Currently, the TEACH Grant is available for the Music-Music Education major. Please confirm program requirements with your Academic Advisor. For additional information, please visit the Federal Student Aid website.

All students must meet basic eligibility requirements.

Unsubsidized Loan Limits for Graduate Students

• Annual limit = $20,500.
• Aggregate limit = $100,000 (not including undergraduate loans).

Unsubsidized Loan Limits for Professional Students

• Annual limit = $50,000.
• Aggregate limit = $200,000.

Note: Recent federal legislation contains provisions that impact student loans. Provisions include loan repayment, loan limits, and loan legacy. This legislation also distinguishes between Graduate Students & Professional Students. For more information, please visit the Federal Student Aid website.

Note: Federal student loans originate with the Department of Education (DOE) and are used to fund one’s education at AU. When you enter loan repayment, please be aware that your loan may be serviced by a third-party. This third-party is neither the DOE nor AU.

STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING LOAN LIMITS FOR FEDERAL & NON-FEDERAL LOANS

The Federal Work Study (FWS) program provides part-time jobs for eligible students. To qualify, you must complete the FAFSA. All students must meet basic eligibility requirements.

Additional Information

• Limited funding is available.
• All work study positions are hourly and pay students on a monthly basis. Earned income does not apply directly toward your bill but are sent directly to your bank account.
• For more information, visit Student Employment Resources or email the Center for Career Development.
• In addition to this program, AU offers work study student employment. FAFSA is not required for these positions. If you do not qualify for FWS, you are still eligible to apply for one of the several hundred on-campus student jobs.

These benefits are for active military and veterans. If you have questions about using these benefits, please email or call (864-231-5581) the AU Certifying Official for more information.

Veterans Administration

Eligible veterans can apply for education benefits through the Veteran Affairs (VA) website. The VA is the only agency that can determine eligibility for and award this benefit. For questions about eligibility, please contact your VA Regional Office.

Yellow Ribbon School

AU is a qualified Yellow Ribbon School. This program can help students pay for tuition & fees that the Post-9/11 GI Bill doesn’t cover.

These loans should be considered only when all other options have been exhausted, as they are credit-based and often have higher interest rates than Federal student loans. You are responsible for finding private student loans and monitoring Subsidized, Unsubsidized, and PLUS loan limits. Click here to access a tool that researches private student loans.

Some organizations offer employees Tuition Reimbursement (full or partial) to further their education. Contact the HR Department at your workplace to see if your company offers this benefit.

Persons with physical disabilities that are vocational handicaps are eligible for financial aid from the Vocational Rehabilitation Department in your home state. Contact this department for more information.

This program is designed to help corporate and educational partners invest in their employees by offering exclusive tuition grant awards. Locate more information here.