Financial aid solutions tailored to the individual student. ANU funded awards of more than $1 million in institutional grants & scholarships over the last few years.
Almost every award below depends on the same first move.
11 awards funded directly by the university. Filter by who they're for.
A provision of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008: ANU funds tuition that exceeds the highest public in-state undergraduate rate, and the VA matches the same amount — usually during the summer term.
Up to 35% of the direct cost of education, accumulated once military benefits are exhausted or expired. Use within 10 years; transferable to a current spouse or qualified dependent under 30.
Up to 40% of the private loan required to fund your education, not to exceed tuition cost. Funds are limited each award year; continued eligibility is determined at reapplication.
Additional assistance for students receiving employer tuition assistance to gain new or upgrade existing job skills — up to $1 for every $2 received, limited to unpaid tuition.
Helps displaced or disadvantaged students enter or reenter the workforce or transition careers. No more than $1,500 per term; renewable if eligibility is met.
Lifetime maximum of $1,000, credited your first term and non-renewable. May be exceeded by an additional $1,000 if you transfer after completing a degree.
One-time, non-renewable merit award for inte ational alumni (active I-20) retu ing for a second or higher degree. +$1,000 possible after completing a degree.
One-time, non-renewable merit award for graduates retu ing for a second or higher degree, within one year of completing their previous ANU degree.
When a first-time applicant referred by a current student enrolls, the referred (new) student receives $750 applied to their first-term tuition — not the referring student. One-time and non-renewable.
The President's Grant is a limited, discretionary institutional grant established by American National University to assist in addressing exceptional circumstances that may create a financial barrier to a student's continued enrollment or program completion.
Tuition grant for qualified students from Mongolia through approved partnerships and pathway agreements. Tuition only; no cash value. Effective for enrollments on or after June 1, 2026.
All American National University programs are approved to participate in federal student aid programs, with two exceptions: the credit-earning English as a Second Language program is eligible for the Federal Pell Grant only, and the non-credit English as a Second Language certificate is not eligible for federal student aid. Apply by submitting the FAFSA.
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State-funded awards for Tennessee and Kentucky residents. Additional eligibility requirements apply.
Earn while you learn, or let your employer help cover the cost. For full VA education benefits, see Military/Veterans Benefits.
Part-time employment for students with financial need, on and off site, that never conflicts with class schedules. Applications at the Financial Services Office; depends on federal funds.
ANU-funded work study designed, whenever possible, to improve business skills and give experience in your business specialization.
For students at three-quarter time or more eligible for VA education programs — earn the higher of federal or state minimum wage performing VA-related services. VA Regional Office: (800) 827-1000.
Many employers reimburse tuition. ANU will partner with your employer to increase their contribution through the Business Partnership Grant.
Case by case, ANU has the discretion to assess extenuating circumstances that impact your cost of attendance, Student Aid Index (SAI), or dependency status — so you receive an appropriate amount of aid. Forms are available at the Financial Services Office; supporting documentation must be received no later than 60 days of enrollment.
Increased childcare, commuting expenses required for your program, rent and utilities, or special books and supplies.
Loss or significant change in income for you, your spouse, or your parents; excessive uninsured medical and dental expenses for the most current tax year.
Dependency override or parent refusal status, based on documentation — possibly from a third party such as a teacher, counselor, clergy, agency, or court.
Our Financial Services team will sit down with you individually. Call the financial services hotline at 1-833-388-1100.
