At the time of initial enrollment, students work
with a member of the Student Financial
Services staff to develop a financial plan to
meet direct expenses involved in the education
process (tuition, fees, supply kit, and school-sponsored
housing). The Art Institute of Fort
Lauderdale is eligible to offer its students the
opportunity to apply for a variety of financial
assistance programs. These programs include
loans, grants, and work-study assistance for
qualified applicants. Details regarding these
programs are available in the Student Financial
Services Office. Students who receive financial
assistance are advised to be aware of the
responsibilities they must fulfill under these
programs:
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress
as outlined in this catalog and the student
handbook
- Inform the Student Financial Services
Office of address changes, schedule
changes, rogram changes, or any other
status changes that might affect the
student’s eligibility for financial assistance
Some students do not initially apply for financial
assistance or do apply and are determined to
be ineligible for assistance. Students should be
aware that the federal and state ligibility
criteria are periodically reviewed and modified.
Therefore, any student whose financial
circumstances change or for whom a financial
need arises is encouraged to contact the
Student Financial Services Office for
assistance. There are state, federal, and
college deadlines to meet in applying for
financial aid. Please check with Student
Financial Services for this information.
- Financial Aid
revised October, 2007
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale participates
in federal, state, and other financial aid
programs. Financial aid is divided into three
general categories: gift aid, which includes
grants, scholarships, and other benefits
requiring no repayment; loans, which require
repayment; and work assistance, which
includes the Federal Work-Study Program and
part-time job assistance. Most grants are based
on financial need and are given by federal or
state governments. Most scholarships are
based on criteria such as performance or
affiliation and may or may not include a
financial-need component. Loans must be
repaid, although repayment may often be
deferred until several months after the student
has graduated.Work assistance provided by
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale includes
the Federal Work-Study Program, a source
funded by the federal government, as well as
the college’s assistance to students in finding
part-time jobs in the community.
All eligible students may apply for financial
assistance under various federal and state
programs as follows:
- Federal Academic Competitive Grant [ACG]
- National Science and Mathematics Access
to Retain Talent Grant [SMART]
- Federal Pell Grant
- Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity
- Grant [FSEOG]
- Federal Perkins Loan
- Federal Work Study [FWS]
- Federal Stafford Student Loan (subsidized
and unsubsidized)
- Federal Parent Loan [PLUS]
- Creative Education Loan Program [CELP]
- State-Funded Student Assistance Programs
- Florida Student Assistance Grant [FSAG]
- Florida Bright Futures Scholarship
- Vocational Rehabilitation Assistance
- Veterans’ Administration Benefits (Please
check with the Registrar’s Office for further
information on V.A. benefits.)
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
Awards under these programs are based on
individual need and the availability of funds.
Florida offers a state grant program and
scholarships. Several other states offer
educational grants and permit their residents to
use them at The Art Institute of Fort
Lauderdale. Contact the college’s Student
Financial Services Office for complete details
about financial aid resources.
Students receiving financial assistance must
maintain satisfactory academic progress
standards as outlined in this catalog. For
purposes of calculating financial aid eligibility,
student status based on credit hours is defined
as follows:
- Full-time: Enrolled in 12 credit hours or more
in an academic quarter
- Three-quarter-time: Enrolled in 9–11 credit
hours in an academic quarter
- Half-time: Enrolled in 6–8 credit hours in an
academic quarter
- Less than half-time: Enrolled in 1–5 credit
hours in an academic quarter
- Academic year: 36 quarter credit hours or
three quarters
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- National Grants / Awards
revised October, 2007
Academic Competitive Grant (ACG) -The
Academic Competitive Grant is available to
students who are receiving a Pell Grant, are full
time in their first or second year of college in a
degree program, who graduated from High
School in 2005 or later, and who took a
program of study in High School that was
considered to be rigorous. Each eligible
student may receive 2 years of ACG. The
award is up to $750 the first year and up to
$1,300 the second year. To receive a second
year grant, the student must have a 3.0 GPA at
the end of the first year.
National Science and Mathematics Access to
Retain Talent (SMART) Grants - SMART
Grants are available to eligible students in the
third and fourth years of certain Bachelors
degree programs. Students must be receiving
a Pell Grant, a US Citizen, and have a 3.0
GPA. If transferring from another school, the
student must have a 3.0 in classes for which
credits are being transferred. The admissions
office can provide the student with a list of
eligible programs. Awards are up to $4,000 per
year.
The Art Institutes Excellence Award – The Art
Institutes Excellence Award is available to
incoming students who have a minimum CGPA
of 3.5 or above from either their high school or
their most recent prior college experience.
Students must remain continuously enrolled at
The Art Institute to receive the Art Institutes
Excellence Award. Annual funds are limited and
awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The Art Institutes Merit Award – The Art
Institutes Merit Award is available to students
who show evidence of merit and motivation to
complete their program but who are unable to
enter or continue classes without additional
financial assistance. The award amount varies
according to the student’s unmet need. Award
proceeds may be applied to tuition, housing, or
supply costs. Details about the merit and need
criteria can be obtained from Student Financial
Services. Applications may be submitted to that
department at any time throughout the year.
Students must remain continuously enrolled at
The Art Institute and maintain a 2.5 CGPA or
higher to receive the Art Institutes Merit Award.
Annual funds are limited and awarded on a
first-come, first-serve basis.
The Art Institutes Grant – The Art Institutes
Grant provides financial assistance to students
enrolled in a degree program who attend a
minimum of 12 credit hours per quarter.
Students/parents must meet general financial
aid requirements and accept all federal and
state grants and loans for which they are
eligible.
Students cannot receive any other Art Institute
award or grant in the same quarter that they
receive The Art Institutes Grant. Students must
remain continuously enrolled at The Art
Institute to receive The Art Institutes Grant.
Applications for The Art Institutes Grant may be
obtained from Student Financial Services and
may be submitted to that department at any
time throughout the year. Annual funds are
limited and awarded on a first-come, first-serve
basis.
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- Agency-Related Scholarships
Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools
and Colleges – The Art Institute of Fort
Lauderdale annually awards up to 10, $3,500
scholarships to Florida high-school seniors
through FAPSC; these scholarships may be
applied toward one of the degree programs of
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale.
Eligibility Requirements and Conditions:
- Scholarships are available only to
students who have a “C” or better
high-school grade point average. The
awards are merit based and will
be judged on the applicant’s GPA, letters
of recommendation, and a 250-word
essay.
- The scholarships are available to currentyear
Florida high-school graduates and
Florida GED recipients. Graduates from
Florida public or private high schools are
eligible to apply.
- Registration/processing fees, books, lab
charges, and student activity fees are to
be paid by the student (unless otherwise
indicated) and will vary, depending upon
the school and course of study. Each
partial scholarship is in the amount of
$3,500. Awards will be credited to
recipients’ tuition accounts in an even
distribution over the course of their
programs.
- Applicants must use a separate
application for each scholarship. There
is no limit to the number of different
scholarships for which a student
may apply; however, no winner may be
awarded more than one scholarship. If
applying for more than one scholarship,
an applicant should indicate order of
preference.
- The application must be postmarked by
March 1.
- A Scholarship Committee composed of
individuals representing business,
education, and government will select the
winner of each of the scholarships. The
FAPSC office must receive applications
and all required attachments prior to the
meeting of this committee. All decisions
are final.
- In the event the individual decides not to
accept the scholarship within 21 days of
notification, the award will go to the
second-place winner.
- The scholarship recipients must start
class in either the summer or fall term of
the year the scholarship is awarded
unless otherwise indicated.
- Students awarded scholarships for
programs extending for more than one
year will automatically have their
scholarships renewed for the length of the
program, as long as the student meets
the attendance requirements of the
institution and is making satisfactory
progress, as defined in this catalog.
- Each student must meet all of the
admissions requirements of The Art
Institute of Fort Lauderdale.
Students are encouraged to review the
admissions requirements with The Art
Institute of Fort Lauderdale to
ensure that they meet the admissions
requirements and understand the details
of the scholarship.
- Students may not apply for a scholarship
to any FAPSC institution in which they are
enrolled and/or attending unless
otherwise indicated by the FAPSC
institution itself.
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- Award Distribution
All scholarship awards are credited to
recipients’ tuition accounts in an even
distribution over the course of their program.
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- Accounting Services
Quarterly/monthly tuition and fee notices are
mailed to the student, parents, or others
assisting with educational expenses in
accordance with the student’s financial plan. To
remain in good financial standing with the
college, students must adhere to the agreed upon
payment schedule.
The Accounting Office is sensitive to the
unforeseen circumstances that can affect a
student’s ability to meet financial commitments.
Consequently, the staff works very closely with
the Student Financial Services Office to assist
students in developing a sound financial plan.
Any student who has incurred or anticipates a
financial problem is encouraged to consult with
the accounting staff. Failure to meet financial
obligations to the college may lead to
termination from The Art Institute of Fort
Lauderdale, withholding of academic
transcripts, and assignment to a collection
agency.
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- Veterans Information
Students sponsored or assisted by the
Veterans Administration may receive assistance
from the Registrar’s Office in the filing of
appropriate forms. These students must
maintain satisfactory attendance and academic
progress (see Policies & Procedures section of
catalog). Students receiving veterans’ benefits
must report all prior education and training
received before attending The Art Institute of
Fort Lauderdale. The Art Institute of Fort
Lauderdale will evaluate prior credit and accept
that which is appropriate. Training time and
tuition will be reduced proportionately and the
USDVA will be notified.
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- Servicemembers
Opportunity Colleges (SOC) and ConAP
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale is a
member of Servicemembers Opportunity
Colleges (SOC), a consortium of national
higher education associations that functions in
cooperation with the Department of Defense
(DoD), the military services (including the
National Guard), and the Coast Guard to help
meet the voluntary higher education needs of
servicemembers. Operating in cooperation with
the U. S. Army Recruiting Command
(USAREC), this consortium includes more than
1200 participating SOC colleges and
universities that have agreed to accept for
admission new Army and Army Reserve
recruits at the time of their enlistment in the
service.
As a member of SOC, The Art Institute of Fort
Lauderdale participates in the Concurrent
Admissions Program (ConAP). Military and
reserve recruiters help enlistees apply for
admission to participating ConAP colleges in
their home areas. Eligible enlistees may be
admitted on a full or provisional basis, and
enrollment is deferred for up to two years after
discharge for active-duty personnel or until
completion of Initial Active-Duty Training (IADT)
for Army Reserve enlistees. Students are
subject to all degree requirements, as
published in the catalog, in effect at the time of
class enrollment.
Men and women enlisting in military service
may apply to The Art Institute of Fort
Lauderdale for delayed admission, with
enrollment to begin after military discharge.
For further information on SOC and ConAP,
please contact the The Art Institute of Fort
Lauderdale Director of Admissions or your local
military recruiter.
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- College First Program
To provide additional financial support to
students who wish to pursue a military career
after studying at the college, The Art Institute of
Fort Lauderdale participates in the College
First program. College First allows qualified
enlistees to attend college for up to two years
while serving in the Army’s Delayed Entry
Program (DEP) or as a drilling reservist.
Students who qualify for College First under
DEP receive a monthly educational allowance
during the academic year. Students who qualify
for College First as a reservist will earn duty
pay. Students who complete 30 or more college
credit hours before entering active duty may be
promoted to the grade of E-4.
Students who would like more information
about the College First program may call The
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale’s Director of
Admissions or their local military recruiter.
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