Skip to main section Academic Programs Student Experience Tuition & Aid Admissions iCampus Financial aid Home Important information about financial aid The U.S. Government offers grant and loan programs designed to help pay tuition and fees. Aid can be used to pay for tuition, textbooks, fees and living expenses. Grants do not have to be repaid, except under certain circumstances and loans must be repaid. Read carefully about financial aid below. Financial aid advisors are available to answer questions. Federal financial aid The U.S. Government offers a number of grant and loan programs to help eligible students finance their college and graduate school educations. They can help you pay for your education expenses. Learn More Private loans You can also apply for private educational loans, which are credit-based funds provided by outside, nonfederal lenders to pay for the difference between the cost of attendance and amounts received through other programs. The terms and conditions of federal loans are often more favorable than private loans and should be considered before exploring private loans. Learn More Financial aid code of conduct Strayer University expects the highest levels of professionalism and ethical behavior from all officers, employees and agents whose responsibilities include student financial aid. Learn More Financial aid policies Strayer University participates in a variety of financial aid programs in order to assist students in paying for their postsecondary education. The university must comply with state and federal requirements for each program. Learn More Managing student debt Student loans can be a helpful tool to help you reach your educational goals. However, as a student, you must borrow responsibly – the money you receive now to pay for school must be paid back later. Learn More Student exit counseling Before graduating, withdrawing or dropping below half-time enrollment, federal student loan borrowers are required to complete exit counseling. Learn More How to apply for financial aid Here are application steps, tips and approximate completion times to apply for financial aid. Get an FSA ID Create an FSA ID to access the federal student aid online system. The ID also serves as your legal signature during the financing process. Fill out the FAFSA Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form here. It will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. Complete the loan entrance counseling form If you’ve never gotten a Direct Loan or Federal Family Education Loan, you’re required to complete entrance counseling to ensure that you understand the responsibilities of taking out student loans. This step will take 20-30 minutes to complete. Sign the Master Promissory Note When you apply for Federal student loans, you must promise to repay them, along with any interest and fees. Here’s a list of forms to fill out. This step will take you about 30 minutes to complete. Request more information Degree Level Desired MBA Master's Bachelor's Associate Certificates Program of Interest Do you have transfer credits? No Yes I'm not sure U.S. military affiliation No Yes By providing your information, you consent to receive occasional special promotional offers and education opportunities by phone, text message and email via automated technology from Strayer University and its partner Capella University. Consent is not required to purchase goods or services. You can always call us at 1.866.314.3547. Agree & go Areas of Study Business IT Criminal Justice Education Health Services Public Administration Quick Links Campus Locations Course Catalog Honors Program Refer a Friend Graduation Information Strayer Alumni Scholar Magazine Careers at Strayer Capella University Devmountain Request My Transcript More Accessibility Commitment Student Consumer Information Massachusetts Disclosures Campus Safety Title IX Title IX Training University Fact Sheet Strayer University Blog Contact Us Legal Terms of Use Privacy Policy State Licensure/Authorization Site Map Opt Out Copyright © 2021 Strayer University