Keiser University has been approved as an eligible institution by the United States Department of Education to participate in Federal Financial Aid Programs. Please note students must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States in order to be eligible for Federal funding.

Keiser University has the following institutional and Federal Aid programs available to students who qualify:

Grants & Scholarships
Grants are awarded to students with substantial financial need. Scholarships may be both need and/or merit based.

    Federal Pell Grant – A Federal Pell Grant is an award to assist needy undergraduates with the cost of their education. Pell Grants do not have to be repaid. Students who have achieved a Bachelor's Degree are not eligible for a Federal Pell Grant. Eligibility for a Federal Pell Grant is based on several factors of which the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) number is one. If the EFC is between 0 and 2500, you may be eligible to receive Federal Pell Grant funds.
    Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant – The Federal SEOG grant provides additional grant assistance to students. Funds are limited and priority is given to Pell eligible students with exceptional needs. Federal SEOG grants do not have to be paid back. Students with a Bachelor's Degree are not eligible for Federal SEOG.
    Florida Postsecondary Student Assistance Grant – FPSAG provides grants funded by the State of Florida to needy students enrolled in Associate Degree programs. Students must be full-time, a two year resident of Florida, and apply before the May 1st deadline. To be considered by the state of Florida, your "Free Application for Federal Student Aid'' (FAFSA) must be processed. You must have a valid Expected Family Contribution (EFC) number as determined by the Florida Department of Education. Students who meet the State requirements for a Florida Postsecondary Student Assistance Grant will receive from the state a notice of eligibility.

Keiser University Need-Based Scholarship
Keiser University offers a need-based scholarship to assist students with exceptional need. Exceptional need is assessed on a case by case basis.

Additional Grants and Scholarships include the Access to Better Learning (ABLE) Grant, Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges Scholarship, and the Career College Association Scholarship. Keiser University also matches all Bright Futures Scholarships and participates in the Prepaid College Plan.

Student Loans
Low interest loans are available to help students meet their educational goals.

    Federal Direct Stafford Student Loan
    Federal Family Education Loan
    Unsubsidized Federal Direct and FFEL Stafford Loans
    Federal Direct and FFEL Plus Loans
    Federal Perkins Loan

Keiser University also participates in the Federal Work Study program which gives employment to undergraduate students based on financial need. In addition, Keiser University is a participant of the Military Reimbursement Program and is approved for Veteran training.

Financial Aid Resources

For more information on financial aid and scholarships, visit:

U.S. Department of Education 2006-2007 Student Guide

FastWeb, www.fastweb.com

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