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Certificate Programs

Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ is pleased to offer a variety of certificate programs to enhance and enrich student's skills and marketability. At this time, the following certificate is eligible to receive federal Title IV funding:

Information about financial aid eligibility for these programs are listed below.

For the purposes of determining federal financial aid eligibility, the pre-med certificate program is considered an undergraduate 5th year post-baccalaureate program. This program is NOT a graduate program. Students enrolled in the Pre-Med Program are only eligible for federal Title IV financial aid for 12 consecutive months.

For Federal Title IV financial aid consideration, you must:

  • Be admitted to the Pre-Med Program
  • Meet aid 
  • Complete a 
    • Indicate "no" when asked if you will be working on a master's or doctorate program.
    • If required, be sure to include parental information on the FAFSA
    • The FAFSA school code for Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ is 001434

Independent students may be eligible for up to $25,000 from the Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized loan programs within the 12 consecutive months. Independent students are ineligible for the Federal Direct PLUS loan.

Dependent students may be eligible for up to $11,000 from the Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized loan programs within the 12 consecutive months. The dependent student's parent(s) may be eligible to apply for the Federal Direct Parent PLUS loan.

Additional financial aid options for students enrolled in the pre-med program include:

  • Private (non-federal) loans are available if additional assistance is needed or if a student has already used up their federal aid eligibility.Ìý 
  • Payment plans can be used to split the semester balance due into monthly payments.

Please see our page for graduate students.ÌýFederal Title IV financial aid eligibility for this graduate certificate program is the same as for students admitted to a Master’s or PhD program.Ìý For information about merit scholarships, contact the School of Education at soeadmissions@american.edu.Ìý