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Tuition & Fees

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Financial Aid

Dependent Loan Amounts

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Tuition Reimbursement

Direct Bill

Corporate Full Tuition Grant

Military VA (Veterans Affairs)

Military TA (Tuition

Assistance)

Direct Bill (Voc Rehab)

Secondary Payment Option(s)

Pell Grant

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Financial Aid

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Verification/Award Letter

Stipends

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Payment Option

Information

The purpose of this document is to provide you with more information

regarding your payment option(s). This will also cover tuition and fee

information, and any documentation required for your payment option(s).

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FERPA stands for Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.

Personal information is verified for your security. When you call

the university, the advisor(s) will ask you several questions to

verify your identity.

If you are unable to answer any of the questions, your advisor

will not be able to continue on the call and you will have to

schedule a follow-up call to continue the conversation.



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Tuition for Undergraduate Students

Undergraduate Tuition

The average course is generally worth 3 credits.

Degree Seeking (Non-Military)

The average tuition cost for the academic year is $11,400.

Payment periods are made up of 4 successfully completed

courses and there are 2 payment periods per academic year.

Degree Seeking (Military)

You will be billed for four classes at a time. This means that you

will have a $3,000 balance when you start your first class. How-

ever, you are only responsible for paying for those classes that

you attend.



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Cost per Credit $475.00

Cost per Course (3 credit average) $1,425

Cost per Credit $250.00

Cost per Course (3 credit average) $750.00

Tuition for Graduate Students

Graduate Tuition

Graduate tuition varies by program and courses are generally worth 3 credits.

Therefore, the standard tuition cost for a graduate course can be $1,860 or $2,070.

Degree Seeking

Cost per Credit

You will be billed for three classes at a time. However, you are

only responsible for paying for those classes that you attend.



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Master of Arts in Education** $620.00

Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning with

Technology

$620.00

Master of Psychology $620.00

Master of Arts in Special Education $620.00

Master of Accountancy $690.00

Master of Arts in Health Care Administration $690.00

Master of Arts in Organizational Management $690.00

Master of Business Administration $690.00

Master of Public Administration $690.00

Master of Science in Criminal Justice $690.00

Fees for Undergraduate and Graduate Students

Technology Fee- $95.00 per course for Undergraduate and $125.00 for Graduates. The Technology Fee covers access to University systems such as the online classroom, the Student

Portal and other academic resources.

Graduation Fee- $150.00, the fee is a program requirement for

all students. It covers the processing and shipping of your

official transcripts and the processing, printing, packaging, and

shipping of your diploma and the final audit of your degree.

Sales Tax- Certain states require Ashford University to charge

sales tax on tuition, fees, and/or course digital materials (CDM).

Review your account information in the Student Portal to see if

this applies to your state.

Course Material

Course Materials –Books, course digital materials and instruc-

tional materials for undergraduate students average about

$115 per course. Graduate average about $145 per course.

Bookstore Vouchers (Undergraduate Only)- If you are eligible

for a bookstore voucher you will receive an email explaining

how the process works and how to redeem the voucher.

The Military Grant covers any applicable sales tax, Technology Fees, course materials, including standard shipping costs where applicable. Please see the Academic Catalog for further infor-mation. Please verify your eligibility for the Military Grant with the Financial Services department.

You might be eligible for a corporate discount; please contact your advisor for more details.



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Financial Aid for Undergraduate Students

Federal Financial Aid

Federal Financial Aid is a combination of both grants and loans.

A portion of your financial aid amount may include subsidized

loans, which are need based. The government pays the interest

on subsidized loans while you are enrolled at least half-time

and during times of deferment. Unsubsidized loans start accru-

ing interest once the loan has been disbursed.

It’s recommended that you contact your previous loan

servicers/holder to confirm your in-school status on any

previous federal student aid.

Starting the 2013-2014 financial aid year, first time borrowers

are subject to a 150% limitation of eligibility for subsidized loans

for the equivalent of six years.

Federal Pell Grant

The maximum Pell award amount that you may be eligible for

receive as an undergraduate student for the 2017-2018 Award year is $5,920. This is awarded on a need basis and not guaranteed.

The Pell Grant may be subject to repayment if all Pell Grant requirements are not met. You are now eligible for a maximum

of 12 semesters or a total of 6 years (600%) in Pell Grant.

The Pell Grant is not available to Graduate Students.

Anything you do academically can affect your financial aid and

create an out of pocket expense that you could be responsible to

pay. These include unsuccessful grades, unscheduled absences

over 14 days, enrolling concurrently, and other scheduling changes.



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If you are age 24 or under you are considered a dependent stu-

dent unless you answer “yes” to one of the dependency ques-

tions on the FAFSA. This means your parents will need to assist

you with completing the FAFSA. As a dependent student you

may be eligible to receive:

Grade Level 1 (freshman) is between 0-24 credits. You can be

eligible for up to $5,500.

Grade Level 2 (sophomore) is between 25-credits. You can be

eligible for up to: $6500.

Grade Level 3 (junior, senior) is 49 or more credits. You can be

eligible for up to: $7500.

If you are completing an Associate Degree, you are only eligible

to borrow loan amounts up to Grade Level 2 .

Aggregate Loan Amounts

In addition to yearly limits, there are also aggregate limits on

Federal Student Loans.

Dependent undergraduate students are eligible to borrow up to

$31,000 with a maximum of $23,000 in subsidized loans.

Ashford University encourages responsible borrowing for all

students. We recommend that you only borrow the amount of

money you need to cover your actual educational expenses, even

if you qualify for more. It is important for you to remember that

you will need to pay back any loans you may receive.



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You will fall under one of three grade levels based on the num-

ber of credits that are applied toward your degree at the start of

your program.

Grade Level 1 (freshman) is between 0-24 credits. You can be

eligible for up to: $9,500 as an Independent student.

Grade Level 2 (sophomore) is between 25-credits. You can be


Grade Level 3 (junior, senior) is 49 or more credits. You can be


If you are completing an Associate Degree, you are only eligible

to borrow loan amounts up to Grade Level 2 .

Aggregate Loan Amounts



Independent undergraduate students are eligible to borrow up

to $57,500 with a maximum of $23,000 in subsidized loans.








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Financial Aid for Graduate Students

Graduate Financial Aid consists of Unsubsidized Direct Loans

which start accruing interest once the loan has been disbursed.

Loan Amounts

As a graduate student you are eligible to receive up to $20,500

in direct unsubsidized loans per academic year.

Aggregate loan limits



As a graduate student you are eligible to borrow up to $138,500

in student loans.

Please remember that anything that you do academically can

affect your financial aid and create out of pocket expenses that

you could be responsible to pay. These include non-passing

grades, breaks in attendance, enrolling concurrently, and any

other scheduling changes. Please contact the Financial Ser-

vices department if you have a specific question on how a

schedule change will affect your financial aid.

We know this can be an exciting time in your life and we are

here to help guide you through the process.








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Cash

As a cash paying student, you are required to pay 100% of your

tuition and any applicable fees on or before the start date of

each course.

For your convenience, you can place a credit card on file to be

automatically charged for tuition and fees.

If you place the credit card on file to be automatically charged,

your card will be charged at the start of each course. If you’re

using a credit or debit card and your card is declined, a fee of

$10.00 may be assessed. You may also encounter additional

fees imposed by your banking institution.

Payments can be made through your student portal, or by con-

tacting the Financial Services department.

We will send you an invoice for each course via email two weeks

prior to the start of that course. Please remember that is your

responsibility to pay 100% of your tuition and fees prior to the

start of each course.

If a payment is not received on or before the course start date,

you may be removed from class.



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In order to select tuition reimbursement as your primary payment option, your employer must reimburse at least 50% of the cost of your annual tuition. If it does not meet the 50% you can use tuition reimbursement as a secondary payment option.

Undergraduate- If you are an undergraduate student this

amount will be $6,540.

Graduate- If you are Graduate student this amount will be:

MAED, MATLT, MAPSY & MASE: $6,390

MACC, MAHCA, MAOM, MBA, MPA & MSCJ: $7,020.

I recommend that you follow up with your HR department to find out what you are eligible for in Tuition Reimbursement. It is your responsibility to ensure that tuition and fees are paid in a timely manner, regardless of receiving reimbursement from your em-ployer.

Tuition payments (not fees) are deferred for 90 days from the start date of each course. This payment option requires a credit card on file. If the amount owed is not paid by the time your deferment period expires, the credit card you placed on file will be charged.

You may choose to pay with a different credit or debit card for a one-time payment only or paper check prior to the due date. If your credit or debit card is declined, a fee of $10.00 will be as-sessed. You may also encounter additional fees imposed by your banking institution. If you have been declined credit/debit card payments more than two times you will be required to comply with the terms of the Cash Plan and will no longer qualify for the tuition reimbursement and deferral plan.

Invoices will be emailed to you two weeks before the start of each course. You can track your account and make payment from the Student Portal. Any applicable fees are due when in-curred. There is no deferment period or payment plan accepted for the Technology Fee. Some employers don’t pay for this fee, so be prepared to pay out of pocket.



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Direct Bill

Ashford University offers Third-Party Direct Billing as a payment

option to students sponsored by a Third Party Agency which is

your Employer/Organization. Your Employer/ Organization

must offer a tuition benefit of at least $2,500 annually and must

have a Direct Bill agreement with Ashford University in order for

you to select this option. It is your responsibility to confirm with

your employer that you are eligible to receive Direct Bill bene-

fits and exactly how much you qualify to receive per year.

Your tuition payment is deferred 90 days from the start date of

each course. You or your organization must submit a company

voucher, purchase order, letter of credit, or cost invoice five (5)

days prior to the start of each course. If your voucher is not

received by the deadline your organization may not pay for your

course and you can have an out of pocket expense. The voucher

should include the course name, start date, tuition for your

scheduled course, and any applicable fees covered by your

organization, such as the Technology Fee.

You may also be required to complete a Direct Bill Certification

and Authorization form. This form and the voucher can be

emailed to [email protected] or fax it to 877.279.1203.

Any amounts not paid by your organization, or if a voucher is

not submitted in a timely manner, it becomes your

responsibility.

Technology Fee and CDM Fees

Technology Service fees and any applicable Course Digital

Material fees are due when they are incurred. Failure to pay

these fees in a timely manner may result in schedule interrup-

tion. Some organizations don’t pay for these fees, so you may

have to pay out of pocket or use an additional payment option.



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Corporate Full Tuition Grant (FTG)

Ashford University offers the Corporate Full Tuition Grant (CFTG) to students selected and sponsored by a participating Employer.

The CFTG program is funded by both the Employer and Ash-ford University. This grant is intended to help students avoid

educational loan debt by funding a recipient’s direct education-

related costs. Direct education-related costs include tuition for

all eligible courses (limited to three repeated courses), Technol-

ogy Fee (per course), books, course digital materials, instruc-

tional materials, graduation fee, and Prior Learning Assessment

(PLA) fees. If both electronic and hard copy course materials are

available for the same course, the CFTG program will only fund the electronic course materials, and if you choose to re-ceive

hard copy course materials, you will be responsible to pay the

difference in price and shipping costs. The Corporate Full Tuition Grant is only available as a primary payment option.

Students will become ineligible for the CFTG program if they choose to receive funds from any federal student financial aid

program for the same enrollment period. The choice to partici-

pate in the CFTG program is optional and any eligible federal stu-

dent financial aid is always available if you choose that payment

option in lieu of participation in the CFTG program.

Students will become ineligible for the CFTG once they receive three (3) unsuccessful grades during their program of study or if

they violate University policies as outlined in the Ashford Univer-

sity Academic Catalog. Students must also abide by all applicable

Undergraduate Program Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

Standards or Graduate Program SAP Standards. Students are al-

ways expected to understand, meet, and abide by any Employer

requirements in order to continue to receive The Corporate Full Tuition Grant.



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Corporate Full Tuition Grant, cont…

Unsuccessful grades are defined as an “F,” “WF,” “W,” or for

General Education Competency courses, below a “C-”. Grades

considered unsuccessful to the student’s employer are also con-

sidered as an unsuccessful grade within the Full Tuition Grant program.

Ashford University or the Employer may remove a student from

the Corporate Full Tuition Grant at any time.

Students may appeal the loss of their CFTG eligibility to the Corporate Full Tuition Grant Review Committee, which consists of at least an Ashford representative and a representative from

the Employer. Concurrent enrollment, defined as the enrollment

in more than one class in every five (undergraduate) or six

(graduate) week module, is prohibited for CFTG recipients,

unless pre-approved on a case-by-case basis by the Corporate Full Tuition Grant Review Committee.

All required Corporate Full Tuition Grant forms (detailed below) must be completed, submitted, and approved prior to applying.

The Corporate Full Tuition Grant funds up to ten (10) undergraduate or eight (8) graduate courses per 12-month

period; however, Ashford University does not guarantee that

ability to take this maximum amount of coursework in any given

12-month period. Your forms must be renewed every twelve

(12) months in order to continue to receive CFTG benefits.

Please send all required forms to your assigned Student Advisor

for verification at least seven (7) days prior to the start of classes

in the applicable 12 month period.



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Documentation required for the Corporate Full Tuition Grant:

• Corporate Full Tuition Grant Agreement (executed between the

University and Third Party Agency);

• Corporate Full Tuition Grant Disclosure and Waiver;

• Student Corporate Full Tuition Grant Acknowledgement;

• Student Finance Agreement indicating Corporate Full TuitionGrant

• Authorization to Release Student Records;

• Corporate Full Tuition Grant Student Payment Authorization (ifapplicable); and

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VONAPP

If you’ve used your military benefits:

If you are using the same benefits you used in the past, fill out:

Form 22-1995 or 22-5495 for Chapter 35 DEA (dependent educa-

tional assistance) to change schools.

If you have not used your military benefits

Use form 22-1990, or form 22-5490 if you are using Chapter 35

DEA.

Once completed, it is recommended that you send confirmation

of completion directly to us at [email protected], your

assigned Advisor, or VA Coordinator.

Chapter Payment Details

CH 30, 35, 1606 or 1607: When you are using Chapter 30, 1606

or 1607, we will certify your classes with the VA after you come

out of Conditional Admission status, and you are responsible for

verifying with the VA to receive payment and for paying the tui-

tion charges. You may have to pay for your term prior to receiv-

ing payment from the VA .

CH 33: When you are using Chapter 33, the VA will pay tuition

directly to Ashford. We will certify your classes with the VA after

you have come out of Conditional Admission status. If you are

not 100% eligible, you will be responsible for paying the tuition

charges that the VA does not cover.



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Military VA (Veterans Affairs) Continued….

Billing

Undergraduate: The VA considers us a ¾ time school for the

purposes of calculating your monthly payments. You may re-

ceive full benefits if you choose to enroll concurrently. Please

refer to your VA Office to discuss your eligibility.

Graduate: The VA will pay you at the full time rate every

month that you are enrolled at Ashford University.

Deferment

You have a one-time 60 day deferment from the day you

start your first class using VA benefits. After that, all future

courses must be paid in full prior to the start of each course

unless you are 100% eligible under Chapter 33. This means

you may have to pay out of pocket for the first class before

the VA funding is sent. You will be responsible for paying any

amounts that the VA does not cover prior to the start of

each course.

VA Coordinator

You will also be assigned a VA Coordinator who will follow up

with you.

They will be responsible for reviewing your VA file on a monthly

basis and certifying your classes as needed. They may also be

able to assist with providing you more detail on your funding eli-

gibility.

We recommend that you complete your VONAPP now, in order

to be prepared.

Military TA (Tuition Assistance)

Army: You will apply for TA using the GoArmyEd portal. List Ash-

ford University as your home school (unless you are Non-Degree

Seeking) and be sure to add each class into the portal to get your

TA approved. We must have your TA approved prior to the start

of each class, or you may be removed from class.

You will have a TA specialist assigned to you that will be respon-

sible for invoicing. Non-passing grades may result in an out-of-

pocket expense. The fiscal year starts every October and you

may be eligible to receive up to $4,000 for the year.

Air Force: You can apply for a TA voucher for each course in the

AF portal or through your education office. You should request

TA at least 7 days prior to the start of each class. You may send

this directly to us at [email protected] before the start of

each course. We must have your TA approved prior to the start

of each class, or you may be removed from class.

You will have a TA specialist assigned to you that will take care of

invoicing. Non-passing grades may result in an out-of-pocket ex-

pense. You may receive up to a maximum of $4,500 for the fis-

cal year which starts every October.

Navy: You must receive a signed voucher from your Ed. Office;

sign the voucher, and turn it in to [email protected] prior

to the start of each class. We must have your TA approved prior

to the start of each class, or you may be removed from class.

You will have a TA specialist assigned to you that will take care of

invoicing. Non-passing grades may result in an out-of-pocket ex-

pense. You may receive up to a maximum of $4,500 for the fiscal

year which starts every October.



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Marines: You must receive a signed voucher from your Ed. office;

sign the voucher, and turn it in to [email protected] prior

to the start of each class. You will have a TA specialist assigned

to you that will take care of invoicing. Non-passing grades may

result in an out-of-pocket expense.

You can request the voucher up to 30 days before the start date.

You may receive up to a maximum of $4,500 for the fiscal year

which starts every October. Your base may be allotted a specific

dollar amount per quarter and when those funds are exhausted,

TA will not be approved until the next quarter.

Coast Guard: You must receive a signed voucher from your ed.

office sign the voucher yourself and turn it in prior to the start

of each class. You may send this directly to us at Military-

[email protected]. You will have a TA specialist assigned to you

that will take care of invoicing. Non-passing grades may result in

an out-of-pocket expense.

You must apply for TA at least 14 days in advance. TA will pay

$250 per credit hour or $750 per class. You may receive a maxi-

mum of $4,500 per fiscal year which starts over every October.

DOD Employees: You must be employed by the DOD, not a con-

tractor. You may have additional documentation that must be

submitted. Your DoD entity’s Human Resources will be your pri-

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Military TA (Tuition Assistance) Continued….

Billing

CIDP: Your initial cost invoice and degree plan will be generat-

ed automatically in your online application portal (OAP). If

needed, you may also request one from our TA department via

[email protected] and you can expect to receive it with-

in 48 hours.

Vouchers: You must submit a new TA approval for each

course, and it is due prior to the start of that course. Be sure to

give yourself enough time to obtain the necessary approval, as

you may be unscheduled if it is not received on time.

Failed courses: Failed courses may result in an out-of-pocket

expense. See your education office for further information on

how they handle TA for non-passing grades.

Payments

See specific branch information for information about pay-

ments.

You have the option of taking a break once your TA funding

runs out. However, if you would like to continue taking courses,

you can set up a Secondary Payment Option.

TA Specialist

You will also be assigned a TA specialist; their contact infor-

mation will be available to you in your Student Portal. They will

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Veterans Vocational Rehabilitation (Ch. 31)

If you have been approved to use Veterans Voc. Rehab., you

will be assigned a Case Manager.

Application

You or your Case Manager must provide a 22-1905 approving

your use of Voc. Rehab benefits. Once we have that on file, you

will be certified for your courses that have been approved and

each class that is certified will be invoiced during the 4th week

of that class.

Contact: Your VA Coordinator will be your primary point of

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Pell Grant as a Secondary Payment Option

If you apply for the Federal Pell Grant (undergraduate students

only), you may be eligible to receive up to $5,920 for the

2017-2018 Award Year. This award is on a need basis and is not

guaranteed.

Please note that the Pell Grant may be subject to repayment if all

Pell Grant requirements are not met (60% of classes within the

academic period must be completed successfully.)

Students are now eligible for a maximum of 12 semesters of Pell

Grant (6 total years/600%).

If you choose Pell as a Secondary Payment Option, you will not

be applying for loans. However, you may apply for loans at any

time.

There are 5 initial required documents that you must complete

before financial aid is awarded. The documents may take ap-

proximately 2 hours to complete . You will have access to the

Funding Portal that will assist you in organizing the documents.

The list of documents include:

Institutional Application

Federal Student Aid ID

Entrance Loan Counseling- Required only if requesting loans

Master Promissory Note- Required only if requesting loans

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

If you are only applying for the Pell Grant, you will say “NO” to

loans on the Institutional Financial Aid Application, and skip the

Entrance Loan Counseling and Master Promissory Note.

The funding from your Secondary Payment Option will be ap-

plied toward any costs not covered by your Primary Payment Op-

tion. For more details about how your payment options will

work, please contact the Financial Services department.



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Cash as Secondary Payment Option

If you have selected cash as your secondary payment option,

you are required to pay 100% of any charges not covered by

your primary payment option.

For your convenience you can place a credit card on file and au-

thorize charges through your student portal or by contacting

the Financial Services department.

If your debit or credit card is declined, a declined payment fee

of $10 may be assessed. You should check with your bank to

see if they also charge fees for declined payments.

You may also send paper checks or money orders two weeks

prior to the start of each course to ensure payment is processed

in time.

We will send you an invoice for each course via email two

weeks prior to the start of that course.

Check your account details in the student portal to see your

payment history.



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Tuition Reimbursement as Secondary Payment

Option

If you select tuition reimbursement as your Secondary Payment

Option, this option will allow you to receive invoices prior to the

start of each class.

You should submit a Tuition Reimbursement Certification and

Authorization Form which is located in your student portal. This

is where you will agree to the terms and conditions of this pay-

ment option, place your credit card on file and authorize Ashford

University to charge this card according to the terms and condi-

tions of this payment option.

If your credit card is declined, additional fees may be applied to

your account. These fees are outlined in the Ashford University

Catalog.

You will be subject to all terms and conditions of this payment

option if there are charges remaining on your account after the

funds from your primary payment option have been exhausted.



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Financial Aid as a Secondary Payment Option

You have selected Financial Aid as your secondary payment

option. This option will allow you to receive financial aid in the

form of loans and grants, if eligible.

We recommend that you only borrow loans up to the amount

that you need in order to supplement your primary payment

option.

You also have the option of removing this payment option if you

determine you do not need it.

Please locate the appropriate financial aid section

(Undergraduate or Graduate) for more information on how to

apply.



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MyCAA as a Secondary Payment Option

You have selected MyCAA as your secondary payment option.

This benefit is for a maximum of $2,000 per fiscal year and is

limited to $4,000. If your MyCAA funds are not used within 3

years from the start date of the first course for which funding

was requested, your funds will be forfeited. It can only be used

toward the completion of an Associate’s degree.

You must submit a voucher from MyCAA before the start of

each course. You must apply through the Military OneSource

online portal.

You will have a TA Specialist following up with you for more in-

formation, and can give you instructions on how to apply.



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Funding Portal

You will be receiving an email any time there are documents that

you need to complete. The email will direct you to the funding

portal, which will outline the document requirements.

These are the initial required documents:

Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID)


Understanding Your Financial Aid Offer Tool

Institutional Application

Entrance Loan Counseling

Direct Loan Master Promissory Note

Click on each document to learn more

Ashford University encourages all students to register for an

iontuition account through www.iontuition.com. iontuition is a

web-based tool provided by Ashford University to students at no

cost to help manage your loans through a single portal. iontui-

tion gives you easy access to your student loan information, im-

portant messages regarding your loans, access to personal budg-

eting software, as well as access to important financial literacy

topics. We recommend all students register immediately to gain

access to this valuable information.



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The FSA ID will be used to complete your FAFSA, Direct Loan

Master Promissory Note (MPN) and your Entrance Loan Counsel-

ing.

Remember that you should never share your FSA ID with anyone,

including school officials.

To request an FSA ID:

Visit www.FAFSA.ed.gov. Select the FSA ID site located at the top

of the webpage to request FSA ID.

Forgot or lost your FSA ID? Visit https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/

index.htm



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The FAFSA is required to apply for financial aid. You will need to

reapply for financial aid each year by completing a new FAFSA.

The FAFSA can be completed as early as January 1st each year.

You do need your tax information for the previous year to com-

plete your FAFSA.

You might have the option (depending on your filing status) to

link to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This will allow you to

safely transfer information into your FAFSA by using the IRS Data

Retrieval Tool.

Ashford University’s School code is 001881.

Once you complete the FAFSA you will receive an email titled,

“ACTION REQUIRED: Understanding your estimated financial aid

offer.” You are required to complete this exercise tool designed

to help you understand your estimated financial aid offer.

Please complete this tool within the next 1-2 days.



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Understanding Your Financial Aid Offer Tool

This web-based tool is designed to present you with an

estimated financial aid offer and help you understand how

student debt may impact your future finances.

The goal of this tool is to ensure that our students are responsi-ble borrowers who are informed of the financial impact of taking on student debt as they make a decision to enroll at one of our institutions. Please review this information before signing your Master Promissory Note.

Please complete this tool within the next 1-2 days. It should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. If financial aid is your primary payment option, you must supply all required doc-uments by 11:59 pm in the Pacific Time Zone on Monday of your first week of class.

Please note that the values displayed in this tool

are estimates only and are subject to change depending on your

eligibility.



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Ashford University Institutional Financial Aid

Application

In the institutional financial aid application you will input the

amount of Federal Student Aid you would like to receive (based

on eligibility).

You will need to list any other sources of aid that you will be re-

ceiving that will be applied toward your school related expenses.

Please be sure to list the Branch of Service in the space available.

Option 1: You have the option to only borrow what is needed for

institutional costs (tuition and fees) by selecting this option.

Option 2: You have the option to request the maximum amount

of funding that you are eligible for by selecting the box indi-

cating this option. You always reserve the right to decline all or a

portion of your loan.

Option 3: If you would like to request a specific amount, you can

use the charts within the Institutional Financial Aid Application

to help you determine the amount you would like to borrow.

Option 4: If you would like to decline loans, you may select this

last option. The PELL grant is never guaranteed. If you choose

this option, be sure that you have a primary payment option oth-

er than Financial Aid.

Remember that Ashford University encourages responsible bor-rowing. We advise that you only request a loan amount needed to cover your actual cost of tuition, fees, and school expenses, such as living expenses and books.



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Entrance Loan Counseling

You will need to complete the Entrance Loan Counseling only if

you are requesting loans.

The Entrance Loan Counseling application basically covers how

federal education loans work and your responsibilities when bor-

rowing a Direct Loan.

You can complete this task by logging into

www.studentloans.gov.



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Direct Loan Master Promissory Note

You will need to complete the Master Promissory Note only if

you are requesting loans.

This is your agreement with Direct Loans promising to repay any

federal education loans borrowed and will also cover your re-

payment options.



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iontuition™ (Optional)

Ashford University encourages all students to register for an

iontuition account through www.iontuition.com. iontuition is a

Web-based tool provided by Ashford University to students at

no cost to help manage your loans through a single portal.

iontuition gives you easy access to the student loan information,

important messages regarding your loans, access to personal

budgeting software, and access to important financial literacy

topics. We recommend that you register immediately if you have

not done so already to gain access to this valuable information.



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Verification

There is a possibility that additional documents may be request-

ed of you. If anything else is needed, you will receive an email

from Ashford University outlining the documents you will need

to complete the process.

Avoid delays in your financial aid processing by completing any

documents requested of you right away.

Award Letter

After you have submitted all required documentation it take a few weeks for us to process your financial aid after your docu-ments are complete. Once this process is complete, we will send you and email titled, “Your Financial Aid Package is Ready”. The award letter will give you an idea of how much you will be receiving in loans and grants.

Remember that Ashford University encourages responsible bor-rowing. We advise that you only request a loan amount needed to cover your actual cost of tuition, fees, and school expenses, such as living expenses and books.



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Stipends

Stipend checks are distributed through our partner, Tuition Man-

agement Solutions (TMS).

You have the option to receive your stipend through direct de-

posit or by receiving a paper check.

If you choose a paper check, the check will come from TMS and

will be delivered to the address we have on file for you.

If you sign up for direct deposit, please wait until you receive an

email invitation from TMS toward the end of your first class. It

can take up to three business days to verify your routing and ac-

count information.

If you are eligible for a stipend, it will be delivered directly to

your bank soon after appearing in your account information sec-

tion of the Student Portal.

If your account is not verified before your stipend is issued, a pa-

per check will be mailed to the address we have on file for you.

This is also the default method if you do not choose an option.

If you wish to change your option at a later date, you can use the

link within your Student Portal.



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Resources

Catalog

www.ashford.edu/catalog

Funding Portal

Student Portal >My Finances Tab >Funding Portal

Entrance Loan Counseling & Master Promissory Note

www.studentloans.gov

FAFSA

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov


https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm

Student Portal

https://student.ashford.edu/student

Payments

[email protected]

Student Loan History

http://www.nslds.ed.gov

Ashford University Catalog – FTG Policy

http://www.ashford.edu/catalog-financial-

information.htm#catalog12976



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FA Tracker (Mobile App)

Access your Student Profile in the Ashford University mobile app

to check the status of your financial aid. You can do this by

touching “My Finances,” “FA Status,” then touch the event for

notification information for more information.

Iontuition

iontuition is a web-based tool provided by Ashford University to

students at no cost to help manage your loans through a single

portal. Students can register for an iontuition account through

www.iontuition.com.

Net Price Calculator

The Net Price Calculator is designed for full-time undergraduate

students who are seeking their first degree. It will give you a

clear estimate of how much it costs to graduate from Ashford

University.



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