Aid basics

Managing your aid

Understanding the terms of your financial aid

The terms students agree to when accepting financial aid at ASU.

Dropping classes as a financial aid recipient

Thinking about dropping a class? Planning on enrolling part-time? Your aid will be affected by our census policy.

Withdrawing as a financial aid recipient

Thinking about withdrawing from ASU? Have you failed all your classes last term? You may be required to repay some of your financial aid.

Failure to participate in classes (EN grade)

Participation in your classes is critical for your academic success and your financial aid eligibility.

Dependency status

Financial aid dependency is determined by federal regulations. Our Dependency Status policy will explain when you can be considered an independent student for financial aid.

Federal Aid Limits

Federal aid programs are subject to limits set by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

Financial aid eligibility criteria

Eligibility for financial aid is determined by federal and institutional policies.

Financial aid enrollment history

One-semester financial aid

Are you graduating during the fall or plan on attending only one semester? See how attending one semester as a financial aid recipient can affect your awards.

Overawards

Your cost of attendance (COA) determines the maximum amount of aid you can receive during the academic year. Receiving more aid than your COA will result in a reduction of other aid and, in some cases, may result in a bill.

Satisfactory Academic Progress

Your progress towards graduation is important to remain in good financial aid standing. Not passing your courses or attempting too many courses are signs of unsatisfactory progress and may impact your future eligibility for financial aid.

Scholarship award funding

This policy is for scholarship administrators and explains how to award a scholarship depending on how the scholarship is funded.

Student loan code of conduct

ASU follows the Arizona Student Loan Code of Conduct between schools and lending institutions. You can read the Code of Conduct below.

ASU follows the Arizona Board of Regents’ policy regarding relationships between the financial aid office and lenders, which eliminates possible conflicts of interests.

Taxability of financial aid programs

See how your financial aid, including scholarships, may be subject to taxes.

Aid basics

Managing your aid

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