Financial Aid
Financial Aid
Welcome to Financial Aid
Ana G. Mendez University (AGMU) abides by the principle of equal educational opportunities for all students. The University obtains, receives, and administers a variety of financial aid funds in the form of grants, federal work study and loans for students that have financial need and are eligible. The student aid funds are provided by Federal and State governments, the Institution, and from private sector donations. Our Institution distributes these funds as efficiently as possible, benefiting a student with as many types of financial assistance programs for which they are eligible, to assist with the costs of achieving their academic and personal goals.
The Financial Aid section on the AGMU website outlines the policies and procedures that guide the distribution of these funds, in accordance with all regulations. The AGMU website also provides an overview of how to apply for financial aid, including how to complete the Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA) required for access to any federal financial assistance, and other general information for students.
Contacts
To learn more about available programs or if you need additional information, please contact your campus Financial Aid Office.
Eligibility Requirements for Federal Student Aid
We know how important it is for you to be prepared to face the challenges of today’s world. At all AGMU campuses we have financial aid options for you. Know more about them here.
We know how important it is for you to be prepared to face the challenges of today’s world. At all AGMU campuses we have financial aid options for you. Know more about them here.
You must meet certain requirements to qualify for federal student aid (grants, work study and loans).
Basic Eligibility Criteria
Our basic eligibility requirements are that you must:
- demonstrate financial need (for most programs);
- be a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen;
- have a valid Social Security number (with the exception of students from the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau)
- be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student in an eligible degree or certificate program;
- be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible for Direct Loan Program funds;
- maintain satisfactory academic progress in college or career school;
- sign the certification statement on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form stating that
- you are not in default on a federal student loan,
- you do not owe money on a federal student grant, and
- you will use federal student aid only for educational purposes; and
- show you’re qualified to obtain a college or career school education by
- having a high school diploma or a recognized equivalent, such as a General Educational Development (GED) certificate;
- completing a high school education in a home school setting approved under state law (or—if state law does not require a homeschooled student to obtain a completion credential—completing a high school education in a home school setting that qualifies as an exemption from compulsory attendance requirements under state law); or
- enrolling in an eligible career pathway program and meeting one of the "ability-to-benefit" alternatives described below.
Additional eligibility requirements can apply in certain situations including for non-U.S. citizens, students with criminal convictions, and students with intellectual disabilities
Available federal financial aid
Undergraduate/Technical Students
- Federal Pell Grant: Limited to students in an undergraduate program who have financial need and have never earned a baccalaureate degree. Award amount is determined by completing the FAFSA. This aid does not have to be repaid in most cases.
- Federal Supplemental Educational Grant (FSEOG): Grant money awarded to students with the most financial need. This aid does not have to be repaid in most cases. Award amount is determined by the institution.
- Direct Subsidized Loan: Available for undergraduate students with financial need. Student is not responsible for interest while enrolled in school at least half-time. Amount determined by grade level in college. Repayment begins 6 months after completing or withdrawing from a program of study.
- Direct Unsubsidized Loan: Available to undergraduate and graduate students. Not based on need. Student is responsible for all interest accrued even while in school. Award amount is determined by grade level in college and dependency status. Repayment begins 6 months after completing or withdrawing from the institution.
- Direct Parent PLUS Loan: Loans made to parents of dependent undergraduate students to help pay for education expenses not covered by other financial aid. Eligibility is not based on financial need, but a credit check is required. Amount cannot exceed the students cost of attendance.
Graduate/Professional Students
- Direct Unsubsidized Loan: Not based on need. Student is responsible for all interest accrued even while in school. Repayment begins 6 months after completing or withdrawing from the institution.
- Direct Graduate PLUS Loan: Loans made to graduate or professional students The maximum PLUS loan amount you can borrow is the cost of attendance (determined by the school) minus any other financial assistance you receive. Eligibility is not based on financial need, but a credit check is required.
Other financial aid
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund
Hispanic Heritage Fundation
ALPFA Empowering Latino Leaders
League of United Latin American Citizens
Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Sallie Mae
UNCF
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
FAFSAStep 1
Visit https://studentaid.gov (external link, select language)
Step 2
Create a FSA ID and a Password. The FSA ID serves as your electronic signature and allows you to access your confidential data.
Step 3
Complete your 2022-23 FAFSA to start classes in Fall. 2023-24 FAFSA available now; Complete it early, and you may be eligible for additional aid
Step 4
Create an access key. This key is for temporary use and allows the student or parent to return and fill out the FAFSA.
Step 5
The system will guide you through the questions. You can save the application and continue filling it out later if you don't have the information. You must remember your access key to be able to return to complete the FAFSA.
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FAFSA SCHOOL CODE: G42404
Enrollment process
We designed a simple and easy enrollment process to meet the needs of our students.
Complete your admissions application
Visit the admissions area of any of our campuses and university centers, where our admissions officers will advise you about the careers that are available according to your interest or and clarify any doubts you may have about the process. After filling out your admission application, you will then submit all of your academic evidence in order to complete an academic evaluation and begin the course selection process.
Fill out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
It is important that you complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), as it is one of the parameters used to determine the financial aid for which you may be eligible. To do so, you only have to access www.fafsa.gov and complete each of its parts. Remember that you must have your income information or your parents' income information (copy of the income tax return).
Officialize your enrollment
Your admissions officer alongside with the Registrar's Office will send you your enrollment by email and once you receive it you must visit or call the Bursar’s Office to make it official. This way, you guarantee that your courses are officially enrolled and that the financial aid process (scholarships, student loans or payment plans) is progressing correctly.
Student Services
These are just some of the services available to you as a student:
- Office 365: As an enrolled student at Ana G. Méndez University, you will have free access to the Office 365 platform. You’ll be able to work with Word, MS Excel and MS Power Point, making you more efficient and productive with your class work.
- Institutional email: You need to have a university email account to get all the official communications from the institution and have access to the benefits offered by external organizations for active students. Our email account is activated the moment you complete your admissions application. It is important to keep your assigned username and password so you can have easy access to the platform.
- Student ID: Once you complete your enrollment you will get your student ID that you will need to present every time you are on campus. This will give you access to our campuses.