Make Your Degree Count

Financing Your Degree

We know that financing your education can feel overwhelming — but we’re here to make the process as stress-free as possible. To get started, we recommend that you explore the following options to help you pay for your degree:

1. Complete the FAFSA Form
2. Apply for Scholarships
3. Explore Grants (Pell, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education) 
4. Tuition Assistance Program for USG Employees Policy: Board of Regents Policy 8.2.19 states that eligible full-time employees of the USG may be granted admittance into AU Online programs on a space available basis. Georgia constitutional amendment passed in 1976 allows Georgia residents, 62 years of age or older who meet eligibility requirements to also enroll on a space available basis. All AU Online courses strive for a class size of 25 or less. TAP/Senior applicants who meet admission standards and all program prerequisites will be placed on a wait list in chronological order of request. Two weeks before orientation, TAP/Senior applicants will be notified if space is available. Once admitted, TAP/Senior students will have 48 hours to complete all necessary pre-orientation work and pay orientation fee (waived for Senior students). Any applicant who chooses not to begin the program at time of notification will restart the waitlist process. Please refer to the TAP Website for additional information such as TAP’s official policy, registration dates, application, and eligible schools.

Our financial aid office is here to assist you every step of the way. If you need guidance, don’t hesitate to reach out to us using the contact information provided above.

AU Online Assistantships

AU Online is not able to accommodate Graduate Assistants, Graduate Teaching Assistants, or Graduate Research Assistants at this time but may consider a limited number of seats in the future.