Ways to pay for college
We want to help you understand all of your options and what you have to do to receive them.
Free gift aid you do not pay back:
Scholarships
Grants
ASU offers a number of different scholarships,
the largest group of which are offered
through the New American University Scholarships.
See what New American University scholarship you might be eligible for
from ASU using our freshman merit Scholarship
Estimator.
Employment opportunities:
Federal Work Study
On-Campus Jobs
A job is a great way to help pay for college.
Not only do you make money, you gain valuable
work experience. And, studies show that
students who work up to 20 hours per week
while attending college do as well or better in
school than their classmates who don’t work.
Aid you pay back:
Loans
If grants, scholarships and family assistance
don’t cover your college costs, you may need to
consider loans. Though loans must be repaid,
interest is typically lower than consumer
rates. Learn about student and parent loans,
how to apply for them, and the differences in
federal and private loans.
How do other students pay?
More than 80% of all ASU students receive some form of financial assistance every year. When it comes to paying for college, everyone’s story is a little different. See how other students fund their education then check out some of the financial awards you could be eligible for and consider what works for you.
Financial Assistance from ASU