Financial Options
Federal Loans
Grand Canyon University participates in the William D. Ford Direct Stafford Loans from the Department of Education. To find out more about these loan programs go to http://studentaid.ed.gov. Eligibility for federal student aid is based on several factors. To receive federal loans, you must:
- Demonstrate financial need (except for certain loans).
- Have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) certificate or complete a high school education in a home school setting that is treated as such under state law.
- Be accepted for enrollment as a regular student working toward a degree or certificate in an eligible program.
- Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
- Have a valid Social Security Number.
- Register with the Selective Service if required.
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress once in school.
- Certify that you are not in default on a federal student loan and do not owe money on a federal student grant.
- Certify that you will use federal student aid only for educational purposes.
- Contact a finance counselor for additional requirements.
First time borrowers must complete Entrance Counseling and a Master Promissory Note. To complete these forms go to https://studentloans.gov
