Financial Aid¹ and Tuition Help Center

You may be eligible to receive a refund if your financial aid/scholarships exceed the allowable charges on your student account.

To receive aid from any of the federal student aid programs administered by Walden University’s Office of Financial Aid, you must meet all of the following criteria:

• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen;

• Have a high school diploma or a recognized equivalent, such as General Educational Development (GED) certificate, or have completed a high school education in an approved homeschool setting;

• Enroll in an eligible program as a regular student seeking a degree or graduate certificate;

• Enroll at least half time to be eligible for Direct Loan program funds;

• Have a valid Social Security number (with the exception of students from the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau);

• Maintain satisfactory academic progress (SAP) standards, as outlined in Walden's Financial Aid policy;

• Not be in default on a federal student loan and not owe money (overpayment) on a federal student grant; and

• Not exceed the lifetime aggregate or annual loan limits without documentation that the debt has been reaffirmed.

You can use your financial aid funds to pay for books and materials, but books are not automatically paid for out of your financial aid. If there is money left on your account after your tuition and fees are paid, you can use the excess funds to cover the cost of books and materials. If you are in need, and your financial aid process is complete, you can request a book advance 30 days before the start of the term. The book advance is an advance on your financial aid funds, up to $500.

Walden partners with organizations around the world to help support your educational goals. To find out if your employer partners with Walden, visit WaldenU.edu/Partners or contact an Enrollment Specialist.

Applying for federal financial assistance is a two-part process consisting of (1) completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and notification of eligibility, and (2) acceptance of the financial aid offer and completion of the Master Promissory Note (MPN) and entrance counseling. This process takes approximately two to four weeks from the initial application through the receipt of funds. New students are strongly encouraged to complete the FAFSA at the same time they are applying for admission. Continuing students are required to complete a renewal FAFSA for each award year they are enrolled. A good practice is to complete the renewal FAFSA when it becomes available in October, but at least eight weeks prior to each award year renewal date.

• Open the myWalden portal at my.waldenu.edu (log in with your Walden University e-mail address and password)

• Choose “Finances”

• Select “View Your myFinAid Account” to access your personal financial aid account

Log back in at studentaid.gov and complete the FAFSA for the correct year. If you completed the FAFSA for next year, it will be kept on file for use when next year’s FAFSA is required.

Your file is normally reviewed within four weeks of the start of the term. However, the following conditions could affect how long this review will take:

• If you submit your FAFSA close to or after your start date, it normally takes five business days for the government to send us your information. Once we receive your information, it takes the Office of Financial Aid approximately seven business days to determine your financial aid offer.

• If you are near your lifetime limit of federal loans, your account must go through a manual review process before we can determine how much financial aid you are eligible to receive. This process takes two weeks from the receipt of your FAFSA. To see if your file requires manual review, go to your myFinAid portal and select the "Documents & Messages” tab.

• If you are applying for a Graduate PLUS Loan, you must complete a credit application and promissory note with your loan application. We normally receive your credit decision within three business days. It takes an additional 7–14 business days to process your financial aid offer.

Credit Card
Walden University accepts Visa, Master Card, Discover or American Express.

Monthly Payment Plans
Walden University offers monthly payment plans with no interest. You can sign up for these plans and make your payments directly through your student portal.

Third-Party Assistance
You may have a third party—i.e., a civic organization, religious group, or your employer—pay for your tuition by submitting a voucher, purchase order, or letter of credit. Make sure you include your name, identification, term and course(s) being sponsored, the amount the sponsor wishes to pay, and the sponsor’s billing address and contact person.

Other
Walden University also accepts ACH (bank transfer), checks, and money orders. Wire remittance forms (domestic and international) are available upon request from the Bursar’s office.

Many of these scholarships can be used to pay tuition while you are enrolled, while some can assist with loan repayment after graduation. Please contact the scholarship granter directly for information. Nurses.org also manages a comprehensive list of scholarships.

• American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
• American Association of Nurse Practitioners
• American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA)
• Army Nurse Corps Association (ANCA)
• BestNursingDegree.com
• Daughters of the American Revolution
• ExceptionalNurse.com: Resources for Nurses with Disabilities
• ExploreHealthCareers.org (scholarship search engine)
• Health Resources and Services Administration–Nurse Loan Repayment Program
• Indian Health Service
• Minority Fellowships for Mental Health Nursing
• National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN)
• National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN)
• National Health Service Corps
• National League for Nursing
• Nursing Scholarships (comprehensive resource)
• Oncology Nursing Society
• Sigma Theta Tau (comprehensive resource)
• Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates
• The American Assembly for Men in Nursing
• The Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association (FNSNA)

To learn more about financial aid and other funding options, request information or speak with an enrollment specialist by calling 844-768-1119. A list of international toll-free phone numbers is available for students outside the United States.

The Office of Financial Aid processes offers on a rolling basis. It is strongly recommended that students complete their Financial Aid Application at the same time they are applying for admission or eight weeks prior to the renewal date of their existing loan. Students must have a complete Financial Aid Application within 30 days prior to the end of the term for funds to be processed for that term or financial aid award year. A complete Financial Aid Application includes all documents required for offering and disbursing financial aid funds.

Walden’s Title IV Code is 025042.

If you fail a class, your financial aid account will be affected in two ways:

• You will receive an F grade, which will affect your overall GPA. Keep in mind that you must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA as a graduate student and a 2.0 cumulative GPA if you are an undergraduate student to be eligible to receive financial aid.

• Your account will have to be reviewed for Return of Title IV Funding.

You should contact the Office of Financial Aid if you fail a class, make an enrollment change, or prior to withdrawing to get a better understanding of how your financial aid will be impacted.

You can find information regarding the financial aid disbursement process for Course-Based and Tempo Learning^® Programs here.

If there is any money left on your account after your tuition and fees are paid, the Office of the Bursar will send it to you as a refund within 14 days of the disbursement date.

You can find the Authorization to Release Information form here.

You can find the Book Advance Request form here.

• If you started your program on or after May 29, 2023, fill out the 2023–2024 FAFSA.

• If you are starting your program on or after May 27, 2024, fill out the 2024–2025 FAFSA. 

Walden University respects and understands the importance of privacy and security for our online customers and prospective students. It is important to include your SSN so we can match your admissions application to your FAFSA. Without your SSN we are unable start the financial aid process.

A variety of factors impact the overall cost of your program, and availability of financial aid including (but not limited to):

• Length of time you are in your program

• Transfer of credit eligibility

• Fees associated with residencies

• Cost of books and/or class materials

A Walden Enrollment Specialist can help you determine a personalized estimate of program cost to help guide you in your funding decisions.

Yes. You must continue to participate in your courses to ensure you receive the entire amount of federal financial aid that has been offered to you. When students enroll for fewer credits in a term, their financial aid may be adjusted at the end of the “add/drop” period to reflect their current enrollment status. Please refer to the Enrollment Policy and Transfer of Credits for Financial Aid to determine your enrollment status.