Funding Your Education
When it comes to choosing a college or graduate school, we know cost vs. outcomes is the most important factor. Financing an education is one of the biggest investments students and their family may make, so it is important to be certain you are getting the most value for your money. AJU's Office of Financial Aid is committed to working with each student to try and make their education as affordable as possible, including exploring all financing options both federal, state, institutional and private.
Outside of personal and family contribution, the main two areas students finance their education are:
Financial Aid
Financial aid based on need is offered to undergraduate and graduate students who are qualified. To apply for state and federal need-based financial aid, applicants must submit the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) and the AJU Financial Aid form.
Based on your FAFSA results, AJU Financial Aid Office will determine if you are eligible for the California State Grant (undergraduate CA residents/eligible non-residents only, filing deadline March 2nd), federal grants and loan programs, as well as on-campus work-study.
Additional AJU need-based tuition grants may also be available based on eligibility. Eligibility for financial aid is determined by the FAFSA.
To complete your FAFSA, go to: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. The American Jewish University (AJU) federal code number is 002741-00.
The AJU Financial Aid Form can be found here.
Scholarships and Fellowships
The Graduate programs offer various scholarships, fellowships, and opportunities based on need and merit. Check with your individual graduate program to learn more about available scholarships.
AJU also encourages students to explore outside scholarships (i.e., not funded by the institution) that may be available to them depending on various criteria and can be both need and merit based. The Office of Financial Aid can suggest ways to search for outside scholarships, including online and within your local community.