FAFSA and Federal Financial Aid

by Jonathan Reinhardt

It’s no secret that the cost of a college education these days is enormously expensive.

As a prospective college student, it’s a rare occasion when one has the ability to receive a “full-ride” to a college, and most families rely on FAFSA and Federal Financial Aid to enroll in the degree program of their choice.

American InterContinental University

FAFSA and Federal Financial Aid

American InterContinental University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.

AIU accommodates you and your lifestyle with quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs offering you value for your money; flexibility on your schedule; generous transfer-in policy crediting up to 50% of your combined past college credits and work experience; and adaptability with its award-winning virtual campus granting you access anytime, anywhere you are in the world.

AIU offers the following programs:

  • Associate’s in Business Administration
  • Associate’s in Criminal Justice Administration
  • Associate’s in Information Systems
  • Associate’s in Visual Communication
  • Bachelor’s in Accounting and Finance
  • Bachelor’s in Healthcare Management
  • Bachelor’s in Human Resources
  • Bachelor’s in International Business
  • Bachelor’s in Management
  • Bachelor’s in Marketing
  • Bachelor’s in Operations Management
  • Bachelor’s in Project Management
  • Bachelor’s in Digital Design
  • Bachelor’s in Web Design
  • Bachelor’s in Computer Forensics
  • Bachelor’s in Computer Systems
  • Bachelor’s in Information Technology
  • Bachelor’s in Internet Security
  • Bachelor’s in Network Administration
  • Bachelor’s in Programming
  • Bachelor’s in Forensic Science
  • Bachelor’s in Law Enforcement
  • Bachelor’s in Special Populations
  • Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction
  • Master’s in Educational Assessment and Evaluation
  • Master’s in Instructional Design
  • Master’s in Leadership in Educational Organizations
  • Master’s in Information Assurance and Security
  • Master’s in Information Technology
  • Master’s in Project Management
  • Bachelor’s in Accounting
  • Bachelor’s in Accounting & Finance Part Time Option
  • Bachelor’s in Finance
  • Bachelor’s in Finance Part Time Option
  • Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration
  • Bachelor’s in Healthcare Management Part Time Option
  • Bachelor’s in Human Resources
  • Bachelor’s in Human Resources Part Time Option
  • Bachelor’s in International Business
  • Bachelor’s in International Business Part Time Option
  • Bachelor’s in Management
  • Bachelor’s in Management Part Time Option
  • Bachelor’s in Marketing
  • Bachelor’s in Marketing Part Time Option
  • Bachelor’s in Operations Management
  • Bachelor’s in Operations Management Part Time Option
  • Bachelor’s in Organizational Psychology & Development Part Time Option
  • Bachelor’s in Project Management
  • Bachelor’s in Project Management Part Time Option

Read more or get a program guide from the American InterContinental University.

There’s no shame whatsoever in requesting financial aid from the government, and they are more than happy to help any way they can. Are you starting to figure out how you will finance your own education? You may want to check out the information below.

About the FAFSA and Federal Aid

As you begin the process of applying for financial aid from the government, you will be required to complete a FAFSA form.

FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This form will help the government understand your financial needs and help determine the grants, work study program and student loan amounts you’ll need to undertake in order to pay for college.

It asks a variety of questions regarding to you or your family’s financial status so it’s important to have as much information regarding you or your family’s income available when completing this form.

Federal Pell Grant

Once the form has been received, you may be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant, which is available for any students who have families that have an income less than $60,000/year. The amount that is given to families can range from under a thousand dollars to over $5,000. There are other grants that are designed specifically for low income families.

While there are other means of obtaining financial aid, such as scholarships or loans, starting with the FAFSA and Federal Aid is the most common and strongly recommended. As you or your child begin applying for colleges, this is the most ideal way for them to get an idea of how much will be required from you to pay for college education and hopefully remove a little bit of stress during the whole application process.