Financial Support

To make your education at Strayer University more affordable, our Business Office can help you identify, understand and qualify for a variety of financing and financial aid options. Available assistance includes federal financial aid programs and other aid, such as military education benefits, state grant programs, scholarships, and tuition benefit programs.

Federal Financial Aid Programs

Federal financial aid programs are available for students who qualify. These include both grants, which do not need to be repaid, and loans, which must be repaid after graduating or enrolling on less than a half-time basis.

Federal Grants

Federal financial aid grants, such as Pell, FSEOG, ACG and SMART do not have to be repaid as long as the student meets specified requirements.

Federal Loans

Federal loans are also available to help finance your education. These loans offer funds at a reduced interest rate or with deferred payments. However, loans are borrowed funds that must be repaid.

More information or to apply for federal financial aid.

Employer Tuition Assistance

Many companies provide tuition benefits to their employees in the form of either direct payment to the school or by reimbursing tuition expenses directly to the employee/student. Please check with your company’s Human Resources or Training and Education department for more information about the education benefits available to you.

Military Educational Benefits

There are a number of opportunities provided both by the government and Strayer University for active duty military and veterans to finance their education. Learn more about your opportunities.

State Grant Programs

Students may qualify for various state financial assistance programs such as Pennsylvania’s PHEAA State Grant Program, the Florida State Grant Program, and the Vermont Grant Program. Students should check state agency Web sites based on their campus location or state of residency for more information.

Scholarships

A scholarship is a financial aid award given based upon prior academic achievement or a range of other non-academic criteria. Scholarships do not need to be repaid.

• The Bailey Family Foundation Scholarship. The Bailey Family Foundation, founded in 1996 by Strayer University Past President Ron K. Bailey, offers scholarship programs to high school seniors as well as current college students with demonstrated scholastic achievement and financial need. A limited number of these scholarships are reserved for Strayer University students. To qualify, a current student must be in good standing with the University and a new student must be accepted into one of Strayer University’s programs. Scholarship applications and additional information are available on the Bailey Family Foundation Web site.
• A number of Web sites offer students information and the opportunity to search thousands of scholarships to find ones for which they qualify (including other military scholarships). To begin your search for scholarships, visit the Department of Education’s Web site.
• Strayer University is pleased to announce three new scholarship opportunities for the Fall 2011 academic term. Find out more information regarding our scholarship opportunities

Private Loans

You may also be eligible to apply for private loans to help finance your education. These loans can help fill the financial gap not covered by federal student aid programs, scholarships, or other benefit programs. Apply for a Sallie Mae Smart Option Student Loan, a PNC Solution Loan, or a Wells Fargo Collegiate Loan.

Please note that the loan cost offered by such lenders may not be the lowest available. Students are encouraged visit lender websites in order to find the rates, terms, and services that are right for them. Students considering private loans should realize that they may qualify for loans or other assistance under Title IV (federal financial aid). The terms and conditions of loans made, insured, or guaranteed under Title IV may be more favorable than the provisions of private education loans. For more information on federal financial aid programs, please visit http://studentaid.ed.gov.

At Strayer University, we are committed to providing students the best customer service and information regardless of the choice of lender. However, Strayer University is not a lender and is not providing legal, accounting, or financial planning services. Any agreements entered into with lenders exist solely between the lender and the student, and Strayer University assumes no obligation or liability in connection with any of those agreements. That is why Strayer University recommends that students consult with their own advisors before making educational financing decisions.

Strayer University Financial Aid Code of Conduct

Strayer University expects the highest levels of professionalism and ethical behavior from all of its officers, employees, and agents whose responsibilities include student financial aid matters.

Our Financial Aid Code of Conduct prohibits conflicts of interest on the part of both the University and individual employees regarding Title IV loans.