Financial Aid Guide
Scholarships and Financial Aid at American University
Explore financial aid details for American University, including net price by family income, grant awards, and federal loan data.
83%
Receiving Aid
$36,349
Avg Grant
16%
Pell Grant Recipients
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants and scholarships, by household income bracket.
Family Income
Avg Net Price
$0 – $30,000
$10,818
$30,001 – $48,000
$11,743
$48,001 – $75,000
$15,197
$75,001 – $110,000
$21,773
$110,001+
$40,073
Financial Aid Overview
83%
Receiving Aid
$36,349
Avg Grant
16%
Pell Grant Recipients
$5,837
Avg Pell Grant
46%
Federal Loan Recipients
$5,129
Avg Federal Loan
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