Grants
Grants are funds awarded on the basis of specific criteria, depending on the funding source. They do not have to be repaid. The first four grant programs listed below are for undergraduates only. The rest apply to undergraduate or graduate students. As noted, some are available to students studying in either San Juan or Miami, while others apply only to students at the Miami campus. General information on federal grants and scholarships can be found here.
Grants for Undergraduates
Federal PELL Grant (San Juan/Miami) – Federal Pell Grants usually are awarded to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor’s or professional degree. (In some cases, however, a student enrolled in a postbaccalaureate teacher certification program might receive a Federal Pell Grant.) The amount of Pell Grant funding a student may receive in an award year depends on the family’s income, the cost of college attendance, and the student’s enrollment status.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) (San Juan/Miami) – This grant is available to undergraduate students demonstrating exceptional financial need. Priority is given to students who receive Federal Pell Grants. The amount of an award depends on the student’s financial need and the availability of funds at the university. Each participating school receives a certain amount of FSEOG funds each year from the U.S. Department of Education. Once the full amount of the school’s allotted funds has been awarded to students, no more FSEOG awards can be made for that year.
Florida Student Assistance Grant Program (FSAG) (Miami) – This program is available to full-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in Florida who demonstrate substantial financial need.
Access for Better Learning and Education (ABLE) Grant Program (Miami) – This grant provides tuition assistance to Florida undergraduate students enrolled in degree programs at eligible private Florida colleges or universities. ABLE is a decentralized State of Florida program, which means that each participating institution determines application procedures, deadlines, and student eligibility.
Grants for Undergraduates and Graduate Students
Business Administration Discount Program (Miami) – This program offers a 20% tuition discount to students in the Business Administration degree program at the bachelor’s or master’s level who are also full-time employees of a State of Florida or federal government agency or the Miami-Dade County or City of Miami governments. Students must complete an application for the award through the AU Financial Aid Office and meet eligibility criteria.
Excellence in Teachers Education Discount Program (Miami) – This program offers a 20% tuition discount to students in the Elementary Education or Exceptional Student Education degree programs at the graduate or undergraduate level who are also full-time employees of a State of Florida or federal government agency or of the Miami-Dade County or City of Miami governments. Students must complete an application for the award through the AU Financial Aid Office and meet eligibility criteria.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools Teachers Discount Program (Miami) – This program offers a 20% tuition discount to students who are enrolled in any degree-seeking program and are also full-time teachers with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Students must complete an application for the award through the AU Financial Aid Office and meet eligibility criteria.
Miami-Dade County Police Discount Program (Miami) – This program offers a 20% tuition discount to students who are enrolled in any degree-seeking program and are also full-time employees of the Miami-Dade County Police Department. Students must complete an application for the award through the AU Financial Aid Office and meet eligibility criteria.
Active Military Personnel Discount Program (Miami) – This program offers a 20% tuition discount to students who are enrolled in any degree-seeking program and are also active duty members of any division of the U.S. Armed Forces. Students must complete an application for the award through the AU Financial Aid Office and meet eligibility criteria.
Graduates of Miami Dade College (Miami) – This program offers a 20% tuition discount to Miami-Dade College graduates who are currently enrolled in undergraduate or master’s-level programs in business administration, education, or psychology at Albizu University. Students must complete an application for the award through the AU Financial Aid Office and meet eligibility criteria.
