Financial Aid

Students who enroll in online programs at Keiser can apply for different forms of financial aid, including*:

Scholarships

Keiser University Scholarship Programs

Keiser University offers a variety of scholarships ranging from academic to financial, for students who meet the criteria set by the University. Recipients must be enrolled in an associate, bachelor’s, or master’s program.

Private Scholarships

Keiser University accepts external/private scholarships offered to eligible students by external sources/donors. Most of these require the submission of documents for verification for each award year.

Grants

Grants available to students at Keiser University include:

  • Federal Pell Grant
  • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
  • Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG)
  • William L. Boyd, IV, Florida Resident Access Grant (FRAG)
  • Effective Access to Student Education (EASE) Grant
Loans

Keiser University offers a variety of low-interest loans that enable students to meet their educational costs. These require repayment, and interest charges vary with the type of loan. A minimum monthly payment may also be required.

  • The William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program
  • Subsidized Direct Loan
  • Unsubsidized Direct Loan
  • Federal Direct PLUS Loan
Federal Work-Study (FWS)

The Federal Work Study program gives part-time employment to undergraduate students who need income to help meet the costs of postsecondary education. Keiser University provides part-time jobs for financially needy students through the FWS program when available. Generally, students work 15-20 hours per week. Part of this program is community service.

*The amount available through financial aid may vary, with different eligibility requirements and disbursement methods.

Military Benefits

Keiser University is committed to helping Service members, Veterans, and their families obtain their college degrees.

The following benefits are provided to students with military affiliation who enroll at Keiser University:

  • Flexibility of class scheduling; day, night, weekends, or 24/7 access to online classes
  • Monthly start dates
  • Graduate career assistance
  • Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits - available to those who qualify
  • Assistance with VA Benefits and Tuition Assistance (TA)
  • Scholarship opportunities for qualified service members, veterans, and military dependents
  • Military training considered for college credit
  • Credit for College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and DANTES (DSST)

Apart from this, Keiser University is a Yellow Ribbon Program Participant and is approved for veterans training.

Keiser University has received several accolades and recognition for being military-friendly:

  • Ranked as one of the top schools in the nation by the Military Times Best for Vets Colleges
  • Reservists
  • Named by Military Advanced Education Magazine as a Top Military-Friendly College or University
  • Ranked as Best Colleges for Veterans by US News
  • Recognized for its Outstanding Performance in Executing Mental Health Awareness from Kognito Vets on Campus program
  • Received recognition as one of the top Military Friendly Schools in the nation by GI Jobs

Here's why Keiser University is worth your while

Keiser University offers a host of benefits that few other colleges provide.
Here are some of these benefits.

  • Smaller class sizes for personalized learning
  • Benefit from career-focused curriculum evaluated by experts
  • 20+ campuses across Florida
  • Diverse student body from 60+ countries
  • Flexible and convenient class schedules