Paying for College
Count on Ashford University's Financial Services Advisors to answer any questions regarding financing a degree program and making it as affordable as possible – including information about applying for financial aid.
You can rest assured knowing that Ashford University offers a variety of finance options – if your company offers tuition assistance, then your employees will get the help they need from Ashford to apply that reimbursement toward their education.
Take a look at all your financial options:
Tuition Reimbursement
The Tuition Reimbursement Plan is available as a finance option for students who qualify for their employer's tuition reimbursement program.The Tuition Reimbursement Plan is available as a finance option for students who qualify for their employer's tuition reimbursement program.
Tuition can be deferred a maximum of 60 days from the start of each course regardless of when students receive reimbursement from their company. Applicable fees are due on or before the start date of each course. To qualify for this tuition deferment, students must provide a valid credit card number (debit cards are not accepted) and their authorization to charge the credit card for each course not fully paid for with in the 60-day time frame.
The conditions of this payment deferral plan are not dependent upon the receipt of grades, the completion of a course, reimbursement from the employer, or any other condition. Fees not paid in full on or before the start date of a course will be automatically charged to the credit card.
Direct Bill (Third-Party Billing)
Direct Bill Plans are available if Ashford University has pre-approved a student's employer or agency for direct billing. At minimum, 50% of a student's annual tuition must be paid by the employer or agency to be eligible for this option. Any amounts not covered by the employer or agency must be paid prior to the start of each course. The employer or agency must remit payment to Ashford University within 90 days of the course start date.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid is provided through the Federal Pell, SEOG Grant Programs and/or the Federal Family Educational Loan Programs (Stafford Subsidized, Stafford Unsubsidized, and PLUS Loans).
Students seeking federal financial aid benefits must be admitted to a financial aid eligible degree or certificate program in order to determine financial aid eligibility. To select this plan as your primary finance option, at least 50% of your annual tuition must be funded through federal financial aid.
Military Veteran's Benefit Plan
The Military VA Plan requires that all tuition and any applicable fees be paid prior to each course's start date. Students may choose to have their tuition and or fees automatically charged to their credit card (debit cards are not accepted). Automatic credit card payments are charged after the start date of each course; otherwise, full cash payments must be made prior to the start date of each course. Credit card information will be requested of students selecting this option in order to establish credit for this plan.
Military Tuition Assistance Plan
Ashford University is approved for active duty Military Tuition Assistance. Students are required to submit Tuition Assistance (TA) vouchers at least five days prior to the start of each course. Any tuition and applicable fees not covered by the TA program must be paid prior to the start date of each course
Cash Plan
Students may choose to have their tuition and or fees automatically charged to their credit card (Debit cards are not accepted). Automatic credit card payments are charged after the start date of each course; otherwise, full payment must be received prior to the start date of each course. Credit card information will be requested of students selecting this option in order to establish credit for this plan.
Private Loan Plan
Ashford University will work with any lender participating in private student loans a student wishes to provide. Students may also select from one of the many lenders currently working with existing Ashford University students - this information is available from your Financial Services Advisor upon request. Ashford University and its staff do not accept remuneration or compensation from any institution providing loans to its students.
