Financial Aid and Scholarships

The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at Auburn University provides financial assistance to students who need aid to attend the university. Students seeking federal assistance are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available each year beginning in October. Students should apply as early as possible to maximize eligibility because many funds are limited. Advisors are available each weekday from 7:45 a.m.–4:45 p.m. in 203 Martin Hall. Additional information including application links, instructions, and application priority dates are available on the Web at  www.auburn.edu/finaid and auburn.edu/scholarship.

Federal aid includes grants, loans, and part-time employment.

Grants

Federal Pell Grants are available to eligible undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptional need. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants are available, in limited number, to Pell eligible undergraduates with the greatest financial need.  Alabama State Grants are available, in limited number, to Alabama residents who are Pell eligible undergraduates with the greatest financial need.  Federal Teach Grants are available to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in College of Education programs designated as high-need fields. 

Loans

Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans provide long-term, low interest loans to students.  Federal PLUS loans are available for eligible parent borrowers of dependent students, and Graduate PLUS Loans are available to eligible graduate students.  Health Professions Loans are available, in limited number, for eligible students in Pharmacy and Veterinary Medicine.

Work

The Federal Work-Study Program provides part-time employment, in limited number, for students who demonstrate financial need.

Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded competitively based on various criteria, including but not limited to academic achievement, financial need, academic program, or geographic location as defined by city, county, or state of residence or high school or two-year institution attended. Students complete the scholarship application annually through the Auburn University Scholarship Opportunity Manager (AUSOM) at auaccess.auburn.edu for the following academic year. For additional information, visit www.auburn.edu/scholarship.

Graduate Assistantships

Graduate students may be eligible for teaching and research assistantships and traineeships. Information is available from the department of the student’s major field.