Find out about financial aid programs to help pay for your education.
Many Academy students are pleasantly surprised to discover that they qualify for some
form of financial aid that can help them pay for their education. Our knowledgeable
Financial Aid staff is available to assist you through the financial aid
process and to help you receive the maximum financial aid for which you qualify.
Grants
Federal grants are awarded based on financial need and do not have to be repaid.
- Federal Pell Grant
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
- FSAG (Florida Student Assistance Grant)*
- Academic Competitiveness Grant
- National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grant
*Only available to Florida residents.
Loans
Some loans have different criteria and requirements and must be repaid after graduation or if you drop below half-time enrollment. Private loans are offered by various lending institutions as alternative loans to help cover the gap between the cost of education and the amount of federal aid offered.
- Federal Stafford Loan Programs
- Federal Parent Loan Program for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
- Private loans
Academy Scholarships
The International Academy of Design & Technology offers in excess of $250,000 annually in tuition scholarship awards to encourage the pursuit of higher education. Applicants must submit a separate application form for each scholarship for which they wish to apply. Application deadline dates are subject to change and will be published in an addendum to the catalog. Scholarship applications for all scholarships are available from the Financial Aid Office at the Academy. Withdrawal from the Academy nullifies any unused scholarship funds. Scholarship recipients must maintain at least half-time status. All funds will be applied to tuition; at no time will funds be paid in cash.
The following scholarship opportunities are available:
More Information
To learn more about the financial aid options available (financial aid is available for those who qualify) to help you finance your education, please
click here. This presentation will also show you the information you will need to get started on completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or
contact us today to begin your financial aid process!