See the University Bulletin or the University Catalog for more details
FINANCIAL AID
The Financial Aid Office of American Pathways University helps students find resources to meet educational expenses. Grants, scholarships, and work-study are available from the University. University grants, scholarships, and work-study are based primarily on a student's financial need. The APU financial aid program can cover up to over 80% of tuition and fees.
UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, AND WORK-STUDY
American Pathways University Scholarship Grant
Students living in the University's service area and in need of financial aid are eligible to apply for a grant of up to 55% of the cost of tuition. Character, potential, dedication of purpose, academic achievement, and special abilities are considerations for awarding a tuition grant. Recipients must demonstrate progress toward completion of an academic program and must complete the term for which the grant is awarded.
The H.E.L.P. Consortium Tuition Grant
Students affiliated with a H.E.L.P. Consortium organization are eligible for a H.E.L.P. Consortium tuition grant of up to over 80% of APU tuition. The H.E.L.P. Consortium consists of nonprofit social services organizations primarily serving the diverse ethnic populations of the inner city of Denver.
American Pathways University Center Work-Study (APUCWS)
H.E.L.P. Consortium personnel and APU students performing voluntary community service with a University affiliated agency are eligible for a grant of up to 80% of the cost of tuition.
OTHER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
The University assists students to secure other scholarships and grants in order to fund 100% of the cost of their education at American Pathways University. Sources of financial aid include employers, foundations, the State of Colorado, and the Federal Government.
QUALIFYING AND REMAINING ELIGIBLE FOR APU FINANCIAL AID
To qualify and remain eligible for financial aid, a student must meet the following requirements.
1. Residency in the service area of the University.
2. Affiliation with APU or the H.E.L.P. Consortium (personnel, clientele, volunteers).
3. Demonstration of financial need via Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of IRS Form 1040.
4. Application for financial aid from American Pathways University and other sources.
5. Demonstration of continuing progress toward completion of an academic program.
6. Registration for and completion of course work during the term for which the grant was made.
7. Maintenance of the minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA).
8. Not in default on a student loan, owe repayment of a grant, or have unpaid bills to the University.
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