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Step-by-Step for Financial Aid

These pages are designed to take you through each step of how to apply for financial aid and receive an award letter from ACU. Should you need additional assistance, please contact our Helpline at 1-800-460-6228.

*The priority deadline for Financial Aid is March 1, 2009. FAFSAs will be accepted after this date, but available aid may be limited. Award letter notifications begin March 15, 2009.


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Additional Information


Scholarships:
For ACU scholarship information, please visit our scholarships page.


Additional Loans:

Federal PLUS Loan:  Parents of dependent students may apply for a Federal PLUS Loan. This loan can be used to supplement other financial aid awarded to a student such as the Federal Stafford Loan. For a list of ACU's Preferred PLUS Loan Lenders who can provide options for additional financial assistance, please visit our preferred lender list page. *Note: If the PLUS loan is denied, your student may qualify for an additional amount of up to $4,000 of Unsubsidized Stafford Loan money.

College Access Loan:  Students may apply for this loan if they are a Texas resident, enrolled at least halftime at ACU, and can provide a cosigner. To apply online, please visit http://www.hhloans.com.  If you are approved and you choose to accept the CAL, students must complete the CAL promissory note.


Payment Plan: Families have several tuition payment plan options to choose from. These options are outlined at this site: Paying Your Bill