At South University - Online financial aid is available to those who qualify. We’re here to help you understand what you need to know to fund your education. If you want to speak with someone in person, please contact a financial aid representative at 888-444-3404.

The following links will help you find the information you need to finance your education.

State Grant Assistance
Each state has specific rules for state aid eligibility for online students. Please contact your financial aid officer for more information.

Types of Financial Aid
Financial aid information is published online and in printed materials. Visit our financial aid pages for more information.

Contact Information for Assistance in Obtaining Financial Aid
To contact a financial aid representative at the school, you can call 888-444-3404.

Student Financial Aid Information
For information about financial aid visit our financial aid pages.

Student Lending Code of Conduct for Education Loans
To download a PDF of our student lending code of conduct for education loans, please click here.

Entrance (Initial) Counseling for Student Loan Borrowers
Before receiving a student loan, first-time borrowers must complete an entrance counseling session. This quick and easy interactive counseling session provides useful tips and tools to help you develop a budget for managing your educational expenses and helps you to understand your loan responsibilities. This entrance counseling session can be found on the Direct Loan Servicing Web Site.

Exit Counseling for Student Loan Borrowers
Direct loan exit counseling will explain your rights and responsibilities as a direct loan borrower. Exit counseling information is also located on the Direct Loan Servicing Web Site.You will need to have your Social Security number and your PIN number ready in order to log into this portion of the site. 

National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)
When a borrower receives a Federal loan, the loan provider must submit that information to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS). Information in NSLDS is accessible to schools, lenders, and guarantors that are authorized users of the data system. Students are also able to log in and access all of their federal loan information. Students will need to have their federal PIN number in order to access their information.

Student Loan Information Published by the Department of Education
Additional information about financial aid can be found by visiting Department of Education Tools and Resources and the Department of Education Publications.

Notice of Federal Student Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations
For information about eligibility requirements for federal student aid programs, please click here.

Federal Direct Loan Application

To view the Federal Direct Loan Application click here. Be sure to read the promissory note before signing. You will be required to repay your loans.

Preferred Lender Arrangements
At each South University campus location, we maintain a list of private lenders and an overview of their services. View our options for Undergraduate Alternative (private) Loans. You can also view our options for Graduate Alternative (private) Loans.

Once you have completed your loan application, your lender will contact you. You may also want to take a moment to review our student lending code of conduct.

Remember: Your first step in the financial aid process is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. If you need more information about completing the FAFSA form, visit our financial aid resources page. Or, if you have not yet completed your FAFSA form, this link will get you started.

Private Education Loans Overview
Private alternative education loans are offered by private lending institutions and are not subsidized by a government agency. Alternative education loans are not to be used as a substitution for federal financial aid loans. They are intended to provide additional funding for your education after all federal loans are sought.

Alternative (private) education loans are offered by private lending institutions and are not subsidized by a government agency. Interest rates, processing fees, eligibility requirements, and repayment differ with each lender. There are strict credit requirements, and in most cases a co-signer is needed.

Alternative (private) education loans are not to be used as a substitution for Federal financial aid loans. Alternative education loans are intended to provide additional funding for your education after Federal loans are sought.

Student Lending Code of Conduct for Education Loans
To download a PDF of our student lending code of conduct for education loans, click here.

Financial Aid Cost of Attendance
The financial aid office uses an estimate of direct and indirect costs to determine for how much financial aid a student may be eligible. Direct costs include tuition, fees, some books and supplies and institutional housing. Indirect costs include estimates of other living expenses, transportation and personal expenses. Examples of the cost of attendance estimates used can be found here

Net Price Calculator (NPC)
Please visit our Net Price Calculator to get an early approximation for your costs to attend South University Online. All financial results are only an approximation based on the information you will supply and cannot be considered an actual award. To be considered for financial aid, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The calculator is not intended for transfer, readmitted, international or continuing students.

Loan Payment Calculator
Please visit the Federal Student Aid website, here, for access to valuable loan calculators to get an idea of what your monthly loan payment might look like, depending on the repayment plan you choose. When it comes time to repay your loans, we suggest a plan that allows you to pay off your loans the fastest. Remember, the longer you take to pay off your loans, the smaller your monthly payment, but the more you will pay back in total dollars. Not all loans are eligible for all repayment plans. Private loan repayment plans are at the discretion of the lender. Please contact your Student Finance Counselor if you have any questions.