Athletic Scholarships

Athletic scholarships are offered to many students who qualify to participate in a university athletic program.

Yearly Amount

Athletic scholarships vary in amount. On rare occasions, the amount of the athletic scholarship originally offered by the coaching staff may be reduced or eliminated due to federal, state, and/or institutional policies. See the Stacking Financial Aid policy for more information on possible restrictions.

How to Apply

For the 2026-27 year and going forward, no new students will be awarded athletic scholarships due to the Division III NCAA transition. 

Disbursement

Once the student’s financial aid file is complete, the award usually is disbursed into the student’s APU account during the first month of the semester (first half of the award in fall, the second half in spring), or later depending on when documentation is received.

Renewability

Every scholarship is awarded on an annual basis. Renewability is at the coaching staff’s discretion. Eligibility for this award may change if new information is received.

To Retain Eligibility

  1. The student must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.
  2. The student must meet the requirements established by the NCAA and the university.