Yes – AFS-USA uses the expertise of a third-party financial verification firm, ISM FAST, to evaluate families’ financial eligibility. Due to the cost of living in your area, the number of people in your household, or other extenuating circumstances, you may qualify for a need-based award if your family makes more than $65,000 per year. However, the AFS Scholarship Review Committee won’t be able to determine if you qualify until you submit the FAST financial aid application.
We encourage all families facing financial challenges to consider applying for a need-based award. If you have questions about whether or not you’ll qualify, we’re very happy to talk it over with you. Contact the scholarships team at [email protected]