ERAU Financial Aid & Scholarships

Types of Financial Aid

Aid Programs Available at Embry-Riddle

Embry-Riddle participates in a variety of award programs that are offered through federal, state, institutional, and private sources. Not all programs are available at every campus.

You can also see a chart showing the campuses and available programs.

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Aid Programs
Federal Aid Programs
State Aid Programs
Embry-Riddle Aid Programs

Private Sources of Assistance including:
External scholarships
Tuition payment plans
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FEDERAL PROGRAMS
There are several federal programs available for U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are enrolled at least half-time in a degree program, making satisfactory academic progress, and not in default or owing a return repayment on a grant or loan. The following programs are available to eligible Embry-Riddle students:

Federal Pell Grant
The Federal Pell Grant does not have to be repaid. The grant amounts range from $400 to $4,310 depending on the estimated family contribution.

Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)
Awarded to students who are eligible for the Federal Pell Grant. Must be a United States citizen, in an eligible degree program, and have completed a rigorous secondary school program of study. The grant is only available for the first and second years of post secondary studies. Award for the first year is $750 and for the second year is $1300.

National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (SMART)
Awarded to students who are eligible for the Federal Pell Grant. Student must be a United States citizen, pursuing a major in computer sciences, engineering, technology, or mathematics. The grant is only available for the third and fourth years of post secondary studies, and have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. The award is up to $4000 for each of the third and fourth academic years.

Federal Family Education Stafford Loan Program
(subsidized and unsubsidized)

All Federal Stafford Loans are either subsidized (the government pays the interest while you're in school) or unsubsidized (you pay all the interest, although the payments can be deferred until after graduation). To receive a subsidized Federal Stafford Loan, you must be able to demonstrate financial need. Students who are borrowing for the first time through the Federal Stafford Loan Program (subsidized and/or unsubsidized) must complete a Federal Stafford Master Promissory Note online (MPN) in order to receive their Federal Stafford Loan funds.

Federal Family Education Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
The amount borrowed each year can be up to the college cost of attendance less other financial aid. Parents can also borrow to help their children pay for college costs. These Federal Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) have attractive interest rates. Payments start two months after the loan is fully disbursed. Parent loans are not based on financial need. Find more information about the Master Promissory Note for Parent PLUS loans here.

Federal Graduate PLUS Loan
The amount borrowed each year can be up to the college cost of attendance less other financial aid. The Federal Graduate PLUS loans have attractive interest rates. Payments start two months after the loan is fully disbursed and Graduate PLUS loans are not based on financial need. Find more information about the Master Promissory Note for Graduate PLUS loans here.

Federal Work Study
Students can earn up to approximately $3,200 per year working about 25 hours per week. More information about working on campus can be found here.

Federal Veterans Educational Benefits
Many Embry-Riddle students have earned and accumulated monthly educational benefits while serving in the armed forces. More information is available at Embry-Riddle's Veterans Affairs Office.

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STATE PROGRAMS
Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont provide financial assistance programs.

Arizona Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP)
This award is for students at Embry-Riddle's Prescott campus, and can range from $100 to $750 per year.

Arizona Private Postsecondary Education Student
Financial Assistance Program (PFAP)

Up to $1,500 annually for an Associate's Degree graduate from a Community College in Arizona who transfers as a full-time undergraduate student to a four-year private institution within the state. Contact the Prescott Campus Financial Aid Office prior to June 30.

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EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY INSTITUTIONAL PROGRAMS

Embry-Riddle Student Employment
Students can earn approximately $3,200 per year working about 25 hours per week. Learn more about working at Embry-Riddle.

Embry-Riddle Endowed Scholarships
Students are considered individually for various Embry-Riddle endowed scholarships. Scholarships are based on various criteria including some or all of the following: financial need, academic merit, leadership, outstanding accomplishments, and other considerations. Scholarship amounts typically range from $500 to $4,000 per year.

Embry-Riddle Renewable Scholarships and Grants
Incoming, first-year and transfer students are considered for renewable Embry-Riddle scholarships and grants based on need and/or merit. All Embry-Riddle scholarships require a 3.0 CGPA for renewal. Embry-Riddle grants require a 2.0 CGPA for renewal.

Embry-Riddle Family Grant
Embry-Riddle offers a grant when siblings are simultaneously enrolled as full-time residential campus students. The Family Grant award amount is approximately $2200 per year per sibling. Please contact the Financial Aid Office if you feel that you qualify for this program.

Embry-Riddle ROTC Assurance
Effective for the 2006-07 year, all new students who are awarded an ROTC Scholarship will receive a minimum assurance of $7000 in University funding from all sources (scholarships and grants). University funding, in combination with funding from ROTC, cannot exceed the cost of education. University funding includes any University scholarships, need-based grants, and awards.

Embry-Riddle Athletic Awards
Awards are determined by the Athletic Department for several mens and womens sports, and amounts are up to full tuition.

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