Global Leaders Need-Based Aid
We will being reviewing need-based aid applications in August/September 2012 for students planning to participate in AFS programs departing in spring 2013.
- Average need-based awards will be between $200-$1,500 based on financial need.
- Destination and length of program will also be considered.
- Families who qualify typically have household incomes under $65,000.
- Please visit our fundraising page for more ideas on how you can earn money to help cover your tuition.
- AFS utilizes the online service of Financial Aid for School Tuition (FAST) to process applications.
How to Apply:
- Start the Process. Submit your AFS preliminary application (if you haven't already).
- Apply for FAST. Click on the “FAST” button to the right to begin your FAST application ($36 fee payable by credit card.) If you do not have a credit card or cannot budget the fee, please see our fee waiver policy.
- Send Financial Information. Mail your supporting tax documents to FAST. Upon completion of your online FAST application, you will receive an email from FAST specifying which tax documents you must mail to them. This email will also contain instructions on how to use FAST's quick processing system to ensure your tax documents receive priority handling once they are received by FAST. We encourage you to use the quick processing system.
It typically takes FAST several days to verify your taxes once they are received. AFS will then review your application and email you the results within one week. If you are also applying for merit-based aid, AFS will wait to receive your merit-based aid application before bringing your application to the Global Leaders committee.
Questions?
- Visit our Financial Assistance Policy.
- Email scholarships@afs.org with any questions about the Global Leaders Financial Aid program.
- For help completing the FAST application, contact FAST directly at 1-877-326-FAST, their 24-hour service line. Please do not call AFS with questions specific to your FAST application.
