Financial Assistance

Students can apply to need-based Financial Aid and Donor-Funded Scholarships and/or AUC-Funded Scholarships.

Financial Aid 

Eligibility Criteria  

• Enrollment at AUC before fall 2023.
• Demonstration of financial need based on the assessment by the Office of Student Financial Affairs and Scholarships (OSFAS) per financial assistance scales and guidelines.
• Degree-seeking status with full time load registration in not less than 12 credit hours.
• Attaining a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher for the previous semester.

How to Apply?

• Complete and submit the financial aid undergraduate application on Banner Self-Service.
• Make sure to upload ALL of your required documents before submitting your application. Submitted applications with any missing or wrong document will lead to an automatic rejection of the application. No exceptions will be granted. 
• Follow the steps in this link to upload your documents. For a complete list of all the required documents, click here. Take into consideration that some required documents may take up to 10 working days to be obtained. 
• The application is a one-time submission. Review and ensure that your application is complete with all required documents uploaded prior to submission. Once you submit your application, you will no longer be able to access it to make any changes or upload additional documents.
• It is highly recommended that you submit your application as soon as possible and not wait until the deadline to ensure getting timely support if needed and to avoid any potential technical difficulties. 
• Make sure to press the submit button after filling out the application.
• Any inaccurate or false statement/documentation will result in rejection of your application.

Important Notes:

• Financial aid/assistance awards are for one year only. 
• Any student who wishes to re-apply for financial aid must fill out a new application and submit updated documents every academic year.
• The OSFAS reserves the right to review awards which are subject to decrease or cancellation at any given semester.
• There is no financial assistance offered in the summer or winter sessions.
• Financial assistance is applied to a maximum of 15 credit hours per semester. Any additional registered courses will not be covered. 
• Financial assistance funds are subject to budget availability and are ultimately finite. Thus, priority will be given to students with the highest need. 

Deadline for Fall 2025

• Release of applications: April 8, 2025
• Deadline for applications: June 3, 2025
   

Student Union Support Fund 

The Student Union understands that students occasionally encounter special circumstances such as urgent, unanticipated expenses that they are unable to cover.  In response, the Student Union is launching the Student Union (SU) Support Fund to provide a safety net to help students navigate such challenges without compromising their academic pursuits. The SU Support Fund aims to be a responsive and compassionate solution to students in need. 

The SU Support Fund is administered by the Office of Student Financial Affairs and Scholarships (OSFAS) on behalf of the Student Union.

The SU has provided a limited amount of funding. The SU Support Fund is not institutional financial assistance and is not intended to cover large amounts. OSFAS will review requests and awards will be made on a first-come, first-served basis until all funds have been spent. 

Any questions about the SU Support Fund can be directed to [email protected].

Who can Apply?

Undergraduate recipients of financial assistance at AUC – scholarships, financial aid, and the University Student Support Fund (USSF) – who exhibit significant financial need and are experiencing urgent or special financial circumstances are eligible to apply to the SU Support Fund. 

Eligible Types of Expenses

• Outstanding balances from previous semesters
• Outstanding Dorm fees
• Bus subscription fees
• Supplies (required for courses, athletics, activities)
• Technology issues (laptop repair only – not for purchasing tablets or laptops)

How to Apply?

Students who would like to be considered for support of eligible types of expenses should send an email to [email protected] and include the following information: 

1. Name

2. AUC ID

3. Type of financial support the applicant currently receives from AUC

4. Explanation of why the applicant would like to apply for the SU Support Fund (reason and amount needed)

• OSFAS will review email requests and a committee will determine if the SU Support Fund application will be opened for them on Banner Self-Service. 
• If access is approved, students should fill out the application and provide details of the request, why they are unable to cover the cost, and documentation of cost (proof of cost if requesting funding for supplies or technological issues). 
• OSFAS will review applications in the order they are received and advise students of decisions. 
• University-related expenses will be disbursed on Banner by OSFAS. External expenses will be disbursed to students by the Controller’s Office and require settlement with receipts.

Students can apply for Donor-Funded Scholarships and/or AUC-Funded Scholarships.

AUC is also availing the University Student Support Fund for the academic year 2025 - 2026.

University Student Support Fund (USSF)

The purpose of this fund is to support our undergraduate degree-seeking students who were admitted starting fall 2023 and who are in need of financial support. Awards will be based on both merit and financial need. It will be a one-time award for the 2025 – 2026 academic year (fall 2025 and spring 2026 only).

Eligibility Criteria  

• Awards are based on both merit (cumulative GPA at the time of award disbursement) and assessed financial need based on information and documents submitted.
• Enrollment at AUC starting fall 2023 onward. 
• Demonstration of financial need based on the assessment by the Office of Student Financial Affairs and Scholarships (OSFAS) per financial assistance scales and guidelines.
• Degree-seeking status with full time load registration in not less than 12 credit hours.
• Attaining a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher at the time of annual decision in Summer 2024 for students applying in fall semester and in January 2025 for students applying in the spring.

How to Apply?

• Complete and submit the USSF application on Banner Self-Service.
• Make sure to upload all of your required documents before submitting your application. Submitted applications with any missing or wrong document will lead to an automatic rejection of the application. No exceptions will be given.
• Follow the steps in this link to upload your documents. For a complete list of all the required documents, click here. Take into consideration that some required documents may take up to 10 working days to be obtained. 
• The application is a one-time submission. Review and ensure that your application is complete with all required documents uploaded prior to submission. Once you submit your application, you will no longer be able to access it to make any changes or upload additional documents.
• We highly recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible and not wait until the deadline to ensure getting timely support if needed and to avoid any potential technical difficulties. 
• Make sure to press the submit button after filling out the application.
• Any inaccurate or false statement/documentation will result in rejection of your application.

Award Decision

• Awards are based on both merit (cumulative GPA at the time of award disbursement) and assessed financial need based on information and documents submitted.
• Awards will be decided once (for students whose overall GPA is 2.5 or above) based on the student’s overall GPA after summer 2025 session for students applying for fall 2025 and after winter 2026 session for students applying for spring 2026.
• For USSF applicants who were rejected due to GPA below 2.5 for fall 2025, awards will be revisited for spring 2026.

Renewability

• University Student Support Fund (USSF) is for one academic year only (fall 2025 and spring 2026). 
• Renewal is subject to the availability of funds.

Deadline for Fall 2025

• Release of application: April 8, 2025
• Deadline for application: June 3, 2025

Student Emergency Aid 

• The purpose of the Student Emergency Aid is to assist families who experience severe, personal emergencies that may hinder them to continue their education at AUC.
• Emergencies are defined as sudden/unexpected circumstances that result in serious financial hardship. Currency devaluation is not considered a personal emergency. 

Eligibility Criteria  

• Student Emergency Aid is for undergraduate students who entered AUC in fall 2023 or later and have completed at least one semester at AUC. Students who entered AUC prior to Fall 2023 can apply for financial aid. 

How to Apply?

• Students must send an email to the financial aid office explaining the emergency supported by official documents.
• Approval to access the emergency aid application is subject to committee consideration.
• Once approved, students will be given access to the Student Emergency Aid application on Banner Self-Service.
• Fill out your application and upload all of your required supporting documents that apply to your case, otherwise, your application will not be evaluated. Follow the steps in this link to upload your documents. For a complete list of all the required documents, click here.
• Submit your application on Banner Self-Service.

Eligibility

• Enrollment at AUC starting fall 2023 onward. 
• Demonstration of a sudden deterioration of financial status resulting from a personal unforeseen emergency as determined by the Office of Student Financial Affairs and Scholarships (OSFAS). 
• Full time degree-seeking student 
• There is no minimum cumulative GPA to apply for Student Emergency Aid.
• For students applying for Student Emergency Aid who have older sibling(s) who entered AUC before Fall 2023, the following applies:
  • If the sibling is not a recipient of financial aid: The sibling should apply for financial aid. 
  • If the sibling is a recipient of financial aid: The sibling should email [email protected] to take an appointment to come and discuss their case. 

Renewability

• Student Emergency Aid is granted for one semester only.
• Should a student's family continue to be experiencing severe financial hardship, renewal will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis and will primarily depend on the following:
  • Availability of budget
  • Evidence of continued need 
  • Student's proximity to graduation  
     

Student Union Support Fund 

The Student Union understands that students occasionally encounter special circumstances such as urgent, unanticipated expenses that they are unable to cover.  In response, the Student Union is launching the Student Union (SU) Support Fund to provide a safety net to help students navigate such challenges without compromising their academic pursuits. The SU Support Fund aims to be a responsive and compassionate solution to students in need. 

The SU Support Fund is administered by the Office of Student Financial Affairs and Scholarships (OSFAS) on behalf of the Student Union.

The SU has provided a limited amount of funding. The SU Support Fund is not institutional financial assistance and is not intended to cover large amounts. OSFAS will review requests and awards will be made on a first-come, first-served basis until all funds have been spent. 

Any questions about the SU Support Fund can be directed to [email protected].

Who can Apply?

Undergraduate recipients of financial assistance at AUC – scholarships, financial aid, and the University Student Support Fund (USSF) – who exhibit significant financial need and are experiencing urgent or special financial circumstances are eligible to apply to the SU Support Fund. 

Eligible Types of Expenses

• Outstanding balances from previous semesters
• Outstanding Dorm fees
• Bus subscription fees
• Supplies (required for courses, athletics, activities)
• Technology issues (laptop repair only – not for purchasing tablets or laptops)

How to Apply?

Students who would like to be considered for support of eligible types of expenses should send an email to [email protected] and include the following information: 

1. Name

2. AUC ID

3. Type of financial support he or she currently receives from AUC

4. Explanation of why he or she would like to apply for the SU Support Fund (reason and amount needed)

• OSFAS will review email requests and a committee will determine if the SU Support Fund application will be opened for them on Banner Self Service. 
• If access is approved, students should fill out the application and provide details of the request, why they are unable to cover the cost, and documentation of cost (proof of cost if requesting funding for supplies or technological issues). 
• OSFAS will review applications in the order that they are received and advise students of decisions. 
• University-related expenses will be disbursed on Banner by OSFAS. External expenses will be disbursed to students by the Controller’s Office and require settlement with receipts.