Financial Aid

To receive most types of financial aid you must be admitted into a degree-seeking program and be enrolled in at least half-time hours (for an undergraduate this means you are taking at least 6 units; for a graduate, at least 5). Many federal or state grants or waivers are awarded based on full-time enrollment (12 for an undergraduate; 9 for a graduate) and on a first-come, first-served basis.

In every case, to be considered for aid you must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have a complete and verified financial aid file at NAU. The FAFSA is required to determine your eligibility for Pell Grants, student loans, and various need-based aid. Depending on the aid you plan to apply for, you may need to submit other documents. Financial Aid generally covers the Fall and Spring terms of the regular academic year. Summer and Winter Sessions may require separate applications and different procedures

Financial aid awards are based on the number of units or credit hours you will take. Changes to your anticipated number of units must be made in writing prior to the disbursement of your financial aid. Any changes in units may result in a change to your award amount. If there is a discrepancy between anticipated hours and the number of hours for which you are enrolled, your financial aid will not disburse. If your funds are not successfully disbursed, your awards may be cancelled and your classes dropped. Once financial aid has been disbursed, you cannot decrease your anticipated number of units without implications to the aid you've received.