Keiser University has been approved as an eligible institution by the United States Department of Education to participate in Federal Financial Aid Programs. Please note students must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States in order to be eligible for Federal funding.

Keiser University has the following institutional and Federal Aid programs available to students who qualify:

Grants & Scholarships
Grants are awarded to students with substantial financial need. Scholarships may be both need and/or merit based.

Federal Pell Grant – A Federal Pell Grant is an award to assist needy undergraduates with the cost of their education. Pell Grants do not have to be repaid. Students who have achieved a Bachelor's Degree are not eligible for a Federal Pell Grant. Eligibility for a Federal Pell Grant is based on several factors of which the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) number is one. If the EFC is between 0 and 4110, you may be eligible to receive Federal Pell Grant funds.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant – The Federal SEOG grant provides additional grant assistance to students. Funds are limited and priority is given to Pell eligible students with exceptional needs. Federal SEOG grants do not have to be paid back. Students with a Bachelor's Degree are not eligible for Federal SEOG.

Florida Postsecondary Student Assistance Grant – FPSAG provides grants funded by the State of Florida to needy students enrolled in Associate Degree programs. Students must be full-time, a two year resident of Florida, and apply before the May 1st deadline. To be considered by the state of Florida, your "Free Application for Federal Student Aid'' (FAFSA) must be processed. You must have a valid Expected Family Contribution (EFC) number as determined by the Florida Department of Education. Students who meet the State requirements for a Florida Postsecondary Student Assistance Grant will receive from the state a notice of eligibility.

Keiser University Need-Based Scholarship
Keiser University offers a need-based scholarship to assist students with exceptional need. Exceptional need is assessed on a case by case basis.

Student Loans
Low interest loans are available to help students meet their educational goals.

	Federal Direct Student Loan Program
	Subsidized: for students with demonstrated financial need, as determined by federal regulations. No interest is charged while a student is in school at least half-time, during grace period or during deferment periods. Unsubsidized: not based on financial need; interest is charged during all periods, even during the time a student is in school and during grace and deferment periods.

	Federal Direct Plus Loans
	Unsubsidized loans for the parents of dependent students and for graduate/professional students. PLUS loans help pay for education expenses up to the cost of attendance minus all other financial assistance. Interest is charged during all periods.

	Federal Perkins Loan
	Low interest loans for both undergraduate and graduate students with exceptional need. Thes loans must be repaid.

Keiser University also participates in the Federal Work Study program which gives employment to undergraduate students based on financial need. In addition, Keiser University is a participant of the Military Reimbursement Program and is approved for Veteran training.

Financial Aid Resources

For more information on financial aid and scholarships, visit:

U.S. Department of Education 2010-2011 Student Guide

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