Financial Assistance Opportunities (Non-Credit Programs)

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Courses Offered in Classroom 90 Day Interest Free

Students may pre-pay tuition (minimum tuition value: $500)
A 10% down payment is required; the balance must be paid by cash, check, or money order, in regular installments determined at time of application
Tuition must be paid in full at least 14 days prior to class start date
If class is not held for any reason, all funds will be returned or applied to a future class
If registration is cancelled (14 or more days) prior to the course start date, tuition will be refunded minus a $50 cancellation processing fee
If registration is cancelled (0-13 days) prior to the course start date, or student is a no show, tuition will not be refunded and may only be transferred to another student or applied to a future class at the discretion of the Program Developer or Director (minus $50 cancellation processing fee)
Students must pay for books/supplies/fees in full, directly to the bookstore or vendor. OPCE will not finance books/materials/fees or any other expense related to class

Current Auburn University Students

Student must be degree seeking and filed FAFSA to get federal funding. If student has not used all Financial Aid, he or she may apply for additional funds to pay for noncredit course/program offered by OPCE.

Minimum loan: $500
Maximum loan: Cost of Attendance minus expenses already allocated

After student has registered for course/program, OPCE will submit letter including student name, ID#, course name, and projected cost of tuition and books, to Financial Aid Office and request these fees be added to student’s budget. Bill for course/program will be sent to student upon approval from Financial Aid Office.

Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loans

Credit based loans available for parents of dependent undergraduate students who have filed the FAFSA.

Student must be attending at least halftime (6 credits).
Total loan amount cannot exceed Cost of Attendance minus any other aid the student will have.
Parent must complete the Parent PLUS Master Promissory Note (MPN) at www.studentloans.gov

Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loans

Credit based loans available for graduate/professional students who have filed the FAFSA.

Student must be attending at least halftime (5 credits).
Total loan amount cannot exceed Cost of Attendance minus any other aid the student will receive.
Student must complete the Graduate PLUS Master Promissory Note (MPN) at www.studentloans.gov

For more information: 334-844-4634; www.financialaid.auburn.edu; finaid7@auburn.edu

Non-Degree Seeking Student: Financing Options

Students Non-Certified Private Education Loans
Use your favorite search engine to research your options. Auburn University cannot recommend one lender over another.

Call toll-free customer service number to ask questions.
Do not apply online until you have chosen a vendor.
Must be credit worthy or have co-signor.
Variable interest rates (usually double digits).
Turnaround time on loan is usually 7 business days.
Student must know start date of course.
Repayment begins 6 months after coursework completed.

Private Signature Loans
Student may request loan from lending institution of choice.

Student must be employed and credit worthy or have co-signor
Turnaround time depends on policy of lender
Interest rate will not vary and may be lower than Non-Certified Private Education Loan
Repayment will usually begin in 30 days

Financial Assistance through Online Vendors

CareerStep:
Information/Apply: 1-877-225-7151; www.athometraining.com/auburn?p=tuition.

Discount when program paid in full
3 Month Payment Plan/No Interest
- Pay down payment and remaining balance divided equally over 3 months
12 Month Payment Plan/8% Interest
- Pay down payment and remaining balance divided equally over 12 months

Center for Legal Studies:
Information/Apply: 1-800-522-7737; www.legalstudies.com/finanaid/index.html

WIA - Workforce Investment Act Funding
Continuing Education Loans
Sallie Mae Career Training LoanSM

Ed2Go:
Information/Apply: 1-877- 221-5151; www.gatlineducation.com/loaninfo.html

Private Education Loan: See webpage for detailed information
Student Payment Plan: Interest Free

Health Ed Today:
Information/Apply: 1-866-233-0498

10 Month Payment Plan / No Interest
- 30% down and make equal installments over next 10 months

All students should search for Private Scholarships: www.fastweb.com | www.collegequest.com

Last Updated: March 8, 2013