The Art Institute of Phoenix participates in federal, state and other financial aid programs.

Financial aid is divided into three general categories:

Gift Aid - these are grants, scholarships, and other benefits that do not have to be repaid. Most grants are based on financial need, as determined by a federal formula, and are given by the federal or state governments; most scholarships are based on criteria such as grades or affiliations or other criteria, and may or may not also include a financial need component; most benefits are based on a combination of criteria. For more information about Gift Aid, click here. (to view this document you will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader)

Federal Pell Grant
Federal SEOG (Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant)
Arizona State Grants
Art Institute Scholarships
Other scholarships
Vocational Rehabilitation
Veterans' Benefits
Tax Benefits

Loans - loans do need to be re-paid; repayment can usually be delayed until several months after the student leaves school. Some loans, such as Federal Stafford Loans and Federal Perkins Loans, are given to students in their own names; some loans, such as Federal PLUS Loans, are given to parents of dependent students. Some loans are based on the student's financial need; some loans require a credit check; some loans are available regardless of income. There are alternative education loans, given by private lenders to students, that may or may not require a co-signer. For more information about loans, click here. (to view this document you will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader) 

Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan
Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
Federal PLUS Loan (Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students)
Federal Perkins Loan
Creative Education Loan
Home Equity Loan

Work - some students choose to work to help to pay their living expenses while attending school. The Art Institute of Phoenix participates in the Federal Work-Study program, and also assists students to find part-time jobs in the community. For more information about work programs, click here. (to view this document you will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader)

Federal work-study:
Federal Work-Study is a program that provides jobs to some students who may still have need remaining after all other aid is awarded. Jobs are posted at the school and the student will need to apply. Federal Work-Study jobs are either on-campus providing service to other students, or off-campus through a non-profit agency providing community service. A percent of the student’s wages is paid through Federal funds. The Work-Study funds are paid directly to the student, and can be used for personal expenses related to education, or for living expenses. You may choose to have your Work-Study wages credited to your account to pay tuition and other fees. This is a limited program and generally the earlier you apply the more likely you are to receive this work.

Part-time job assistance:
The Art Institute of Phoenix maintains a list of local companies that are looking for part time workers. Many of these jobs have flexible hours. When you have enrolled in school, you should contact the employment assistance office for more information.