Financial Aid

Students may be eligible for financial assistance under various federal and state programs as follows:
Federal Stafford Loan
Federal Pell Grant
Federal ACG Grant
Federal SMART Grant
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
Federal College Work Study (CWS)
Federal PLUS (Parent) Loan Program

Awards under these programs are based on individual need and the availability of funds. A number of states also offer educational grants. Colorado, Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Washington are among those states. Some of the states permit their residents to use the grants at schools outside the state. Contact the Student Financial Services Office for details about financial aid resources. Students receiving financial assistance must maintain satisfactory academic progress as outlined in the catalog.

Student Financial Planning Services
Every enrollee receives a Student Financial Aid brochure. It describes many forms of financial aid available to students. The Art Institute of Austin has a Student Financial Services Office that helps students and their families develop a financial plan to meet the expenses involved in the education process for the program length. Specialists from this department will help students complete the federal and state applications for grants or loans which may apply to the student's circumstances. Periodic payments to The Art Institute of Austin may be included in the financial plan. This planning process occurs each academic year and student financial services are continually available to assist students and families with financial plans to meet educational costs.