University of the People is a tuition-free, non-profit, American accredited institution. We are dedicated to opening the gates to higher education, regardless of an individual's financial background. Hence, University of the People offers grants and scholarships for individuals who are experiencing financial hardship. Currently, however, University of the People does not participate in the Federal student loan program. UoPeople will always remain dedicated to its mission of opening access to higher education worldwide and will continue striving to ensure that no qualified student be denied studying with UoPeople for financial reasons. We are here to open the gates for all qualified individuals in the world, regardless of financial, geographic, societal or personal constraints.