Financial Aid

Financial aid is important, even crucial, for many students. We understand that, which is why we do all we can to help you find the financial aid you'll need to afford school. To learn more about we offer, the state offers and the federal government offers in terms of financial aid, click here. We also provide links to other web sites that can shed some light on the subject.

*Financial Aid Adjustments for Loss of Income*

We realize that these are challenging economic times for many families in Michigan and across the U.S., and are committed to doing what we can to assist you with finding all of the financial aid available.

When a FAFSA is completed, financial information is provided from the prior tax year which in this economy is often not reflective of an individual’s or family’s current financial picture. To assist in situations in which the current income may be less than the income on which the FAFSA was based, the government allows schools to use what is considered Professional Judgment to use current financial information. In fact, the U.S. Department of Education recently issued guidance that provides schools with some additional options for individuals who have been receiving unemployment benefits.

If your family has experienced a loss of income, we encourage you to contact your financial aid counselor to review your situation. We cannot guarantee that there will always be additional aid available; however, your financial aid counselor will be happy to review your situation.

Please note that minor changes in income do not typically impact aid eligibility.

iGNITE Scholarship

Starting this fall, Spring Arbor University will offer the iGNITE Scholarship for new students who begin their enrollment in one of 13 campus-based undergraduate and graduate-level programs. This scholarship is meant to assist students during these difficult economic times, and to help them fulfill their dreams of getting their degree or going on for more education. This scholarship program is Spring Arbor University’s answer to your concerns about affordability and is an expression of our commitment to partner with the local community. To learn more about the scholarship, click here.