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Overview

As a mission-based institution, FXUA provides generous scholarships for all those individuals who are truly driven to succeed and have proven it with their actions-to-date. FXUA prides itself as being a true resource for individuals that wish to make a difference – both for themselves and the global community.

CARES Act: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is a legislation passed by Congress to respond to COVID-19. Included in the legislation is the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF), which allocates funds to institutions based on the number of students with high financial need and the institution’s total student enrollment. Of each institution’s HEERF allocation, 50% must be distributed directly to the students in the form of emergency student financial aid grants to cover expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to COVID-19. The remaining portion of an institution’s CARES Act funding may be used for certain other expenses relating to the disruption of campus operations due to COVID-19. CARES Act established an approximately $14b Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). FXUA was allocated $78,294.00.

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About Federal Financial Aids

Fairfax University of America offers several creative solutions to assist students in planning for the challenges involved with paying for their education. Federal financial aid is one of the solutions which is granted from the U.S. Department of Education. It helps eligible students pay for higher education expenses and it can be used to cover expenses such as tuition, fees, room and board, books, school supplies, and transportation. The Office of Financial Aid is available to counsel prospective and current students on the types of aid available and to help them through the application and funding process.

In order to be eligible to receive federal financial aid at Fairfax University of America, both new and currently enrolled students must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and comply with all federal, state, and FXUA regulations and policies regarding financial aid. Fairfax University of America Federal Title IV School code for the FAFSA is 041440. Priority consideration for all sources of financial aid is given to those students whose financial aid applications are on file with the Financial Aid Office by the deadline of that given semester/session. To meet this priority filing date, students should file the FAFSA as soon as possible after October 1st, of each year. The FAFSA is filed online at www.fafsa.gov.

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Types of Financial AID

There are two basic types of Federal Financial Aid available at Fairfax University of America to assist students with their educational expenses: grants and loans. Eligibility for the different types of financial aid may be based on financial need, program of study, and enrollment status.

To apply for different types of Federal Financial Aid awarded by the Financial Aid Office, students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after October 1 for the upcoming academic year. When you apply for federal student financial aid at FXUA, you will be considered for the types of aid below.

Grants

The Federal Pell Grant is an award for undergraduates earning their first bachelor’s degree. Eligibility is determined by your expected family contribution (EFC) and your enrollment status.

The maximum Federal Pell Grant award is $6,495 for the 2021–2022 award year (July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022). A minimum of 12 credits each semester is required to receive full eligibility, with pro-rated amounts for less than full-time enrollment. Students may receive a Pell grant for six years or the equivalent.

Undergraduate Full-Time Status: 12 credits (Fall, Spring, & Summer Semesters)
Graduate Full-Time Status: 9 credits (Fall & Spring Semester); 6 credits (Summer Semester)

For more explanation on full-time or less than full-time enrollment status, please see Federal Financial Aid Eligibility and Enrollment Requirements

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) – This is an additional grant for students who demonstrate exceptional financial need, and it does not have to be repaid. Funds for this program are only limited to Federal Pell Grant recipients.

Loans

The William D. Ford Direct Student Loan Program is the most commonly awarded student loan program offered through the federal government. Direct loans are available to both undergraduate and graduate-level students. If you are not in default on a prior educational loan, are enrolled half-time or more, and meet federal student aid eligibility requirements, you will be approved to borrow in the direct loan program. Types of direct loans shown below:

Federal Direct Subsidized Loan : a low interest loan available to students who demonstrate financial need. Interest does not accrue and repayment does not begin until six months after the recipient leaves school or drops below halftime status.

Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan : – a low interest loan available to undergraduate and graduate students who are eligible with or without financial need. Note that interest begins accruing on this type of loan while recipients are still in school.

Direct PLUS Loans: You must be a graduate or professional student enrolled at least half-time at an eligible school in a program leading to a graduate or professional degree or certificate, or be the parent (biological, adoptive, or in some cases, stepparent) of a dependent undergraduate student enrolled at least half-time at an eligible school and do not have an adverse credit history.

Borrowing levels for the direct loan are based on the academic year and class level of the borrower. The following chart shows the annual and aggregate limits for subsidized and unsubsidized loans:

Year Dependent Students (except students whose parents are unable to obtain PLUS Loans) Independent Students (and dependent undergraduate students whose parents are unable to obtain PLUS Loans)
First-Year Undergraduate Annual Loan Limit $5,500—No more than $3,500 of this amount may be in subsidized loans. $9,500—No more than $3,500 of this amount may be in subsidized loans.
Second-Year Undergraduate Annual Loan Limit $6,500—No more than $4,500 of this amount may be in subsidized loans. $10,500—No more than $4,500 of this amount may be in subsidized loans.
Third-Year and Beyond  Undergraduate Annual Loan Limit $7,500—No more than $5,500 of this amount may be in subsidized loans. $12,500—No more than $5,500 of this amount may be in subsidized loans.
Graduate or Professional Students Annual Loan Limit Not Applicable (all graduate and professional students are considered independent) $20,500 (unsubsidized only)
Subsidized and Unsubsidized Aggregate Loan Limit $31,000—No more than $23,000 of this amount may be in subsidized loans. $57,500 for undergraduates—No more than $23,000 of this amount may be in subsidized loans.
$138,500 for graduate or professional students—No more than $65,500 of this amount may be in subsidized loans. The graduate aggregate limit includes all federal loans received for undergraduate study.

Repayment of direct loans begins six months after you graduate or drop below half-time enrollment status. The standard length of repayment is ten years, though you can defer payment by meeting certain criteria, such as: enrolling in school at least half-time, becoming unemployed, or experiencing economic hardship.

Entrance Counseling

The entrance counseling session is to help you understand your rights and responsibilities as a student loan borrower and to review strategies for effectively managing student loan debt. Entrance Counseling is a requirement for all first-time loan borrowers of federal loans (Stafford, Grad PLUS).

Please note that you must complete the entire session once you begin. If you exit the counseling before completing the session and return later, you will need to start over from the beginning.

All first time borrowers must complete Entrance counseling prior to receiving loan funds. Students that have previously received student loans are highly encouraged to complete additional counseling but it is not required.

Follow these instructions to complete the Entrance Counseling requirement:

  1. Visit studentaid.gov.
  2. Sign in using your FSA ID.
  3. Click on Complete Counseling.
  4. Click on Entrance Counseling.
  5. Work through the modules to complete the Entrance Counseling.
  6. At the end of the counseling, select FXUA (code: 041440) to notify the Financial Aid Office.

Exit Counseling

Any student borrower that withdraws will be asked to complete exit counseling or be provided with exit counseling materials. The exit counseling session is to help you understand your rights and responsibilities as a student loan borrower and to help you manage your loans.

Please note that you must complete the entire session once you begin. If you exit the counseling before completing the session and return later, you will need to start over from the beginning.

Follow these instructions to complete the Exit Counseling requirement:

  1. Visit studentaid.gov.
  2. Sign in using your FSA ID.
  3. Click on Complete Counseling.
  4. Click on Exit Counseling.
  5. Under Select Your Schools, select FXUA and then click Add School.
  6. Complete the Exit Counseling session.

NSLDS Loan Servicer

You may use the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) to review all of the federal student loans you have received. Your loan servicer is a company that manages the repayment services associated with federal student loans, assigned to you by the U.S. Department of Education. They will assist you with selecting a repayment plan, loan consolidation, and any other requests associated with your federal student loans. The contact information for each of your loans can be found by logging into NSLDS and clicking the link for the loan. It is important to contact your loan servicer if you are having difficulty making payments. For more information about loan servicers, you may visit StudentAid.ed.gov: Loan Servicers.

FAFSA Open Date and Deadline

In order for you to be considered for the federal student aid at FXUA, it is very important to complete the FAFSA, FXUA Admission Process, and FXUA Federal Financial Aid Application process by the deadlines. We encourage you to apply to FXUA as soon as possible to avoid any delay in the federal financial aid application process.

NOTE: You must be accepted through FXUA admissions before submitting the FXUA Federal Financial Aid Application. You are welcome to submit the FAFSA any time before the deadline, the earlier the better!

There are some additional important dates and deadlines that you should be aware of. Click Academic Calendar to learn more.

Federal Financial Aid Resources

About the Tuition Payment Plan

FXUA offers tuition payment plans to eligible students who wish to finance their tuition in multiple installment payments.

Eligibility

Eligible students can apply for a tuition payment plan through FXUA Student Portal.

You are eligible for a payment plan if:

  1. You are enrolled in an academic on-campus program;
  2. There is no financial hold on your account;
  3. You have registered for courses in the current term;
  4. You are not on the waiting list for any courses; and
  5. The installment application deadline has not passed.

After you have received confirmation of approval of your Tuition Payment Plan Application, you can make your first installment payment online through your Student Portal or at the Student Accounts Office.

 

Application and Payment Deadlines

There is a non-refundable fee of $30.00 per installment.

Fall 2023 Aug 28 – Dec 17
Last Day to Apply for a Payment Plan 9/5/2023
Tuition Payment Deadline 9/5/2023
1st Installment Due* 9/5/2023
First Day of Classes 8/28/2023
Last Day to Add/Drop Course(s) 9/5/2023
Eligible for 100% Refund 9/5/2023
Last Day for Eligible for 75% Refund 9/24/2023
2nd Installment Due* 10/5/2023
Last Day for Elgible for 50% Refund 10/22/2023
3rd Installment Due 11/5/2023
Last Day for Eligible for 25% Refund 11/19/2023
No Refund After This Date 11/20/2023
Last Day of Class 12/17/2023

Terms and Conditions

Student will need to review and agree to following terms and conditions in order to enroll in the payment plan:

1.  Parties. I acknowledge that this Short-Term Tuition Payment Plan Agreement is solely between Fairfax University of America (“FXUA” or the “University”) and the undersigned, as a student enrolled in FXUA.
2. I agree to pay my tuition balance under the terms of this tuition payment plan.
3. I have requested this payment plan as I am unable to pay the full tuition balance at the beginning of the semester. I understand that I must timely meet all due dates that are established by the university.
4. Cancellation. I agree that the plan can’t be changed or canceled after it gets approved.
5. Interest Rate. The payment plan interest rate is 0%. I understand that I will never have to pay more than the above calculated amount for tuition.
6. Fees.  I acknowledge that I will incur non-refundable administrative fees of $30.00, per installment, and it will be included in the monthly tuition installment payment.  I will not incurr other financing fees under this plan.
7. I understand that I will not incurr late fees under this payment plan; however, I agree to pay my tuition installments on or before the due date(s) established.
8. If I pay by check and it is returned for insufficient funds, I understand I will pay a $45.00 returned check fee.
9. If I pay by credit card, I acknowledge that I am the card holder or an authorized user and the payment posted to my account is legitimate. If the payment posts to an unrelated party’s credit card, I will take full responsibility of my actions and agree to pay the full amount due, plus the charge back fee determined by the credit card company. I acknowledge that Student Accounts will place financial hold on my account and paragraph 11 “Default” clause will apply.
10. Tuition payments received are first applied against the oldest outstanding amounts.
11. Default. I acknowledge that in the event of default, the following terms will apply: a) the Student Accounts department will put a financial hold on my account; b) I will not be able to obtain transcripts upon my request until the financial hold is lifted; c) I will not be eligible to change my program of study or enroll in classes until the financial hold is lifted thus affecting my student status at the University; and, d) I must pay the full outstanding amount due before the financial hold can be lifted.
12. Lose Eligibilty for Payment Plan.  If I fail to pay my installments on time on more than one occasion, then I will not be eligible for a payment plan in future semesters.
13.  Repayment Options:  This payment plan does not qualify for deferment options.  All payments must be made within 90 days or less from the date of the first payment due, as noted in the “Payment Plan Term” section above.
14. Prepayments: If you pay the balance due under payment plan early, you will not have to pay a penalty.  You will not be entitled to a refund of the administrative finance fees.
15. Nondiscrimination Policy: It is the policy of FXUA to provide equal education opportunities to all people regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identiry and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, disability, source of income, place of residence or business, and veteran status.

FXUA Scholarships

As a mission-based institution, FXUA provides generous scholarships for all those individuals who are truly driven to succeed and have proven it with their actions-to-date. FXUA prides itself as being a true resource for individuals that wish to make a difference – both for themselves and the global community.

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Cost of Attendance

In accordance with federal regulations, the Office of Financial Aid calculates an estimated budget that is designed to account for average educational costs associated with attending the university. This estimated budget is called the cost of attendance (COA). Cost of attendance is a collection of direct cost (tuition, books, and fees) and indirect cost (housing, transportation, personal expenses). This results in a student budget and the financial aid of any student cannot exceed that budget or cost of attendance. COA is an estimated number, meaning that individual student costs may vary depending on a variety of factors including housing, the number of enrolled credits, and transportation solutions.

2021-2022 Estimated Cost of Attendance for Full-Time Student (9 Months)

2021-2022 Estimated Cost of Attendance
for Full-Time Student (9 Months)
Cost of Attendance (Academic Year)
Undergraduate Graduate
TUITION & FEES    
Full Time  $12,660  $13,068
BOOKS & SUPPLIES    
Estimated Annual Cost  $1,920  $1,920
HOUSING    
Not Living with Parents  $6,652 $6,652
Living with Parents N/A N/A
TRANSPORTATION    
Not Living with Parents  $2,260  $2,260
Living with Parents  $2,260  $2,260
PERSONAL EXPENSES    
Not Living with Parents  $3,768  $3,768
Living with Parents  $3,768  $3,768

2020-2021 Estimated Cost of Attendance for Full-Time Student (9 Months)

2020-2021 Estimated Cost of Attendance
for Full-Time Student (9 Months)
Cost of Attendance (Academic Year)
Undergraduate Graduate
TUITION & FEES    
Full Time  $12,660  $13,068
BOOKS & SUPPLIES    
Estimated Annual Cost  $1,800  $1,600
HOUSING    
Not Living with Parents  $6,860 $6,860
Living with Parents N/A N/A
TRANSPORTATION    
Not Living with Parents  $2,260  $2,260
Living with Parents  $2,260  $2,260
PERSONAL EXPENSES    
Not Living with Parents  $3,740  $3,740
Living with Parents  $3,740  $3,740

2019-2020 Estimated Cost of Attendance for Full-Time Student (9 Months)

2019-2020 Estimated Cost of Attendance
for Full-Time Student (9 Months)
Cost of Attendance (Academic Year)
Undergraduate Graduate
TUITION & FEES    
Full Time  $10,128  $13,068
BOOKS & SUPPLIES    
Estimated Annual Cost  $800  $600
HOUSING    
Not Living with Parents  $6,652  $6,652
Living with Parents  $1,730  $1,730
TRANSPORTATION    
Not Living with Parents  $2,260  $2,260
Living with Parents  $2,260  $2,260
PERSONAL EXPENSES    
Not Living with Parents  $3,640  $3,640
Living with Parents  $3,640  $3,640

2018-2019 Estimated Cost of Attendance for Full-Time Student (9 Months)

2018-2019 Estimated Cost of Attendance for Full-Time Student (9 Months)
Cost of Attendance (Academic Year) Residential (VA, MD, DC) & Online International & Non-Residential
Undergraduate Graduate Undergraduate Graduate
TUITION & FEES        
Full Time $             9,420  $          9,148  $           10,128  $  13,068
BOOKS & SUPPLIES        
Estimated Annual Cost $                 800  $             600  $                 800  $        600
HOUSING        
Not Living with Parents $             6,652  $          6,652  $             6,652  $     6,652
Living with Parents $             1,730  $          1,730  $             1,730  $     1,730
TRANSPORTATION        
Not Living with Parents $             2,260  $          2,260  $             2,260  $     2,260
Living with Parents $             2,260  $          2,260  $             2,260  $     2,260
PERSONAL EXPENSES        
Not Living with Parents $             3,640  $          3,640  $             3,640  $     3,640
Living with Parents $             3,640  $          3,640  $             3,640  $     3,640

2017-2018 Estimated Cost of Attendance for Full-Time Student (9 Months)

International & Non-Residential
Cost of Attendance Undergraduate Graduate TESOL
TUITION & FEES      
Full Time $9,558 9,294  $ 9,294
BOOKS & SUPPLIES      
Estimated Annual Cost $800 $600 $600
HOUSING      
Not Living with Parents $ 6,360 $ 6,360 $ 6,360
Living with Parents $ 1,654 $ 1,654 $ 1,654
TRANSPORTATION      
Not Living with Parents $ 2,160 $ 2,160 $ 2,160
Living with Parents $ 2,160 $ 2,160 $ 2,160
PERSONAL EXPENSES      
Not Living with Parents $ 3,480 $ 3,480 $ 3,480
Living with Parents $ 3,480 $ 3,480 $ 3,480
Residential (VA, MD, DC) & Online
Cost of Attendance Undergraduate Graduate TESOL
TUITION & FEES      
Full Time $10,278  $13,218  $12,660
BOOKS & SUPPLIES      
Estimated Annual Cost $800 $600 $ 600
HOUSING      
Not Living with Parents $ 6,360 $ 6,360 $ 6,360
Living with Parents $ 1,654 $ 1,654 $ 1,654
TRANSPORTATION      
Not Living with Parents $ 2,160 $ 2,160 $ 2,160
Living with Parents $ 2,160 $ 2,160 $ 2,160
PERSONAL EXPENSES      
Not Living with Parents $ 3,480 $ 3,480 $ 3,480
Living with Parents $ 3,480 $ 3,480 $ 3,480
Basis for Student Budgets

The Administrator collects information to prepare standard costs on an annual basis.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees are approved by the Board. Tuition and fees for a full-time equivalent status are used in the standard budget.

Books and Supplies

An estimated cost of books and supplies for enrollment.

Housing

Housing expenses are divided into two categories: living off-campus, living with parents and/or relatives. These expenses include rent, utilities and any cost associated with housing.

Personal Expenses

Personal expenses include costs for clothing, toiletries, medical/dental, recreational, child care, and other miscellaneous expenses.

Transportation

An estimation of transportation costs for students.

Student Consumer Information

As Fairfax University of America (FXUA) participates in federal financial aid (Title IV) programs, it is required to disclose consumer information to all current and prospective students and employees. The information is available electronically on our websites. Please visit the links below to access necessary information about FXUA relating to federal financial aid, campus safety, policies and procedures, etc.

Constitution Day Overview

September 17th of every year is Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, which is observed to commemorate the ratification and signing of the US Constitution on September 17, 1787. Written in 1787, ratified in 1788, and in operation since 1789, the United States Constitution is the world’s longest surviving written charter of government. Its first three words –– “We the People” –– affirm that the government of the United States exists to serve its citizens. For over two centuries the Constitution has remained in force because its framers wisely separated and balanced governmental powers to safeguard the interests of majority rule and minority rights, of liberty and equality, and of the federal and state governments. Since 1789, the Constitution has evolved through amendments to meet the changing needs of a nation now profoundly different from the eighteenth-century world in which its creators lived. The days is also meant to recognize all the people who are born in the US and have become US citizens by naturalization.

To encourage all Americans to learn more about the Constitution, Congress in 1956 established Constitution Week, to begin each year on September 17th, the date in 1787 when delegates to the convention signed the Constitution. In 2004, Senator Robert C. Byrd of West Virginia included key provisions in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of Fiscal Year 2005 designating September 17th of each year as Constitution Day and requiring public schools and governmental offices to provide educational programs to promote a better understanding of the Constitution.

When Constitution Day falls on a weekend or another holiday, schools and other institutions observe the holiday on an adjacent weekday. This was the case in 2005 and 2011 when Constitution Day was generally observed on Friday, September 16, and in 2006 when the holiday was observed on Monday, September 18.

Constitution Day

The Declaration of Independence

The Bill of Rights