Outside Aid

Students are required to report all resources to the Student Services Center. These resources include, but are not limited to: grants, scholarships, fellowships, stipends, and tuition reimbursement. Failure to report these resources can result in delays in receiving financial aid, cancellation of awards, or the return of funds already received.

Be advised that funding from all of the sources listed is not guaranteed. Budget limitations may reduce or eliminate any of the awards described without notice. Also, on rare occasions the amount of financial aid originally offered may end up being reduced or eliminated due to federal, state, and/or institutional policies. See the Stacking Financial Aid policy for more information on possible restrictions.

Alternative/Private Loans for Students

APU strongly recommends applying for all federal aid/loans first and foremost. Federal loans typically offer much better interest rates and repayment terms.

Students who wish to apply for alternative/private loans must complete a separate online application, have eligibility remaining in their school budget, and be approved by the lending agency. Alternative/private loans require that all charges on the student’s APU account must be paid in full before any refund will be given. Visit the Student Services Center website for more information about alternative/private loans. 

It is the student’s responsibility to be in contact with his or her lender to make sure every piece of the application process has been taken care of in a timely manner. Should the alternative/private loan not process in time, the student will be responsible for any owing balance that remains on his or her APU account.