| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 69.79 |
| Liaison | Megan Litke |
| Submission Date | March 6, 2020 |
American University
PA-8: Affordability and Access
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.65 / 4.00 |
Courtney
Stoner Sustainability Analyst Office of Sustainability |
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Provide at least one of the following figures:
71
Percentage of students graduating without student loan debt:
37
Percentage of entering students that are low-income:
14
Graduation/success rate for low-income students:
77
Optional Fields
Through targeted awarding practices the financial aid office is able to assist low income students and families in defraying the cost of an AU education. Possible help includes federal grants, AU grants, and scholarships such as the Frederick Douglas Scholars Program.
AU also works with financing options of federal loans, alternative credit based loans, and a prepaid tuition plan allowing for advanced payment of tuition locking in the first year tuition rate.
AU also works with financing options of federal loans, alternative credit based loans, and a prepaid tuition plan allowing for advanced payment of tuition locking in the first year tuition rate.
A brief description of notable policies or programs to support non-traditional students:
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Estimated percentage of students that participate in or directly benefit from the institution’s policies and programs to support low-income and non-traditional students:
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Website URL where information about the institution’s accessibility and affordability initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Financial Aid information does not include WCL
https://www.american.edu/initiatives/collegeaffordability/
https://www.american.edu/ocl/cdi/undocumented-students.cfm
https://www.american.edu/initiatives/collegeaffordability/
https://www.american.edu/ocl/cdi/undocumented-students.cfm
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.