Cleveland Campus

At South University - Cleveland* financial aid is available to those who qualify. We’re here to help you understand what you need to know to fund your education. If you want to speak with someone in person, please contact a financial aid representative at 1.855.398.9280.

Financial Aid Changes

Every year, many of the federal aid policies, practices, and awards are up for review and approval by the federal government. The government also maintains the right to modify all federal aid policies at any time during the year should there be budgetary or regulation issues that need to be addressed immediately. Starting with the new financial aid award year for 2012-2013 that begins officially on July 1st, 2012, the attached document highlights the pending changes in financial aid awarding and policy. The Financial Aid Office will be able to answer any specific questions regarding how these changes might or might not affect you and your financial aid award for the coming school year.

The following links will help you find the information you need to finance your education.

Types of Financial Aid

Financial aid information is published online and in printed materials. Visit our financial aid pages or download a PDF of our financial aid guide.

Notice of Federal Student Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations

For information about eligibility requirements for federal student aid programs, please click here.

Private Education Loans Overview

Private alternative education loans are offered by private lending institutions and are not subsidized by a government agency. Alternative education loans are not to be used as a substitution for federal financial aid loans. Alternative education loans are intended to provide additional funding for your education after all federal loans are sought.

Application for all alternative loan programs can be done on-line directly with the lender of your choice. Should you choose a paper Self Certification Form to begin your application, please click here. The Financial Aid Office can help with any questions you might have, including information on the Cost of Attendance and what loan amount you might need when filling this form out.

Private Lender Lists

A list of private lenders for our location can be found by selecting our location from the drop down menu here.

Student Lending Code of Conduct for Education Loans

To download a PDF of our student lending code of conduct for education loans, please click here.

Private Education Loan Disclosures

Private education loan disclosures are available for download here.

Financial Aid Literacy

We are proud to present our new Financial Literacy resource, FATV! We strongly encourage our students to utilize our updated short video presentations customized specifically for our students by Financial Aid TV. These informational videos will provide valuable tips and lessons for understanding financial aid and for managing finances wisely. Some of the topics covered include financial aid processes and awards, paying for college; time management; credit management; preparing for life after college; and personal finance tips for undergraduate, graduate and professional students. These can be referenced at any time and will be updated as new information and resources become available.

Loan Payment Calculator

Please visit the Federal Student Aid website here, for access to valuable loan calculators to get an idea of what your monthly loan payment might look like, depending on the repayment plan you choose. When it comes time to repay your loans, we suggest a plan that allows you to pay off your loans the fastest. Remember, the longer you take to pay off your loans, the smaller your monthly payment, but the more you will pay back in total dollars. Not all loans are eligible for all repayment plans. Private loan repayment plans are at the discretion of the lender. Please contact your Student Finance Counselor if you have any questions.

Entrance (Initial) Counseling for Student Loan Borrowers

Before receiving a student loan, first-time borrowers must complete an entrance counseling session. This quick and easy interactive counseling session provides useful tips and tools to help you develop a budget for managing your educational expenses and helps you to understand your loan responsibilities. This entrance counseling session can be found on the Direct Loan Servicing Web Site.

Exit Counseling for Student Loan Borrowers

Direct loan exit counseling will explain your rights and responsibilities as a direct loan borrower. Exit counseling information is also located on the Direct Loan Servicing Web Site. You will need to have your Social Security number and your PIN number ready in order to log into this portion of the site.

Financial Aid Cost of Attendance

The financial aid office uses an estimate of direct and indirect costs to determine for how much financial aid a student may be eligible.  Direct costs include tuition, fees, some books and supplies and institutional housing.  Indirect costs include estimates of other living expenses, transportation and personal expenses.  Examples of the cost of attendance estimates used can be found by clicking here.

National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)

When a borrower receives a Federal loan, the loan provider must submit that information to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS). Information in NSLDS is accessible to schools, lenders, and guarantors that are authorized users of the data system. Students are also able to log in and access all of their federal loan information. Students will need to have their federal PIN number in order to access their information

State Grant Assistance

To find out more about state grant assistance, please call a student finance representative at 1.855.398.9280. Please note that state grants typically apply to undergraduate degrees.

Student Loan Information Published by the Department of Education

Additional information about financial aid can be found by visiting Department of Education Tools and Resources and the Department of Education Publications.

*The Cleveland, Ohio campus of South University will apply for eligibility to participate in the United States Department of Education Title IV programs, but is not currently eligible to participate in these programs. While the campus expects to become eligible to participate in Title IV aid programs, it cannot guarantee when or if that approval will be granted.

Net Price Calculator (NPC)

Please visit our Net Price Calculator to get an early approximation of your potential costs to attend South University, Cleveland, OH. All financial results are only an approximation based on the information you will supply and cannot be considered an actual award. To be considered for financial aid, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The calculator is not intended for transfer, readmitted, international, graduate or continuing students.

At South University - Cleveland our graduate and undergraduate academic programs are designed to help you develop skills that are vital to professional achievement.

The following links provide you with the information you need to understand what programs we offer, how our schools are accredited, and how much it will cost to attend our school so you can make the right decision about your creative education.

Refund Policy, Requirements for Withdrawal, and Return of Title IV (Federal) Financial Aid

To find more information regarding our refund policies, click here.

Cost of Attendance

Information regarding cost or attendance can be found in our catalog.

Academic Programs/Educational Programs

Review the courses we offer by checking out our program pages or you can view our academic catalog.

Additional information can be found in our Student Handbook.

Facilities

To find out more about our library and classrooms, explore our catalog.

Faculty

Our faculty provide a nurturing atmosphere for our students. They foster a nurturing atmosphere where teaching methods are geared towards the success of our students. To learn more about our faculty, see our academic catalog.

Transfer of Credit Policies and Articulation Agreements

Policies relating to transfer of credit can be found by clicking here.

Accreditation and Licensing

Information regarding accreditation and licensing can be found in our catalog.

Privacy of Student Records – Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

To find out more about your rights as a student, including the rights and procedures relating to your right to view your education records, click here.

Student Diversity

Information regarding student diversity can be found in our Student Diversity document.

Program Improvements

From time to time, it is important for academic programs to make improvements to their curriculum or teaching style to stay in line with industry standards and changes. For information on all program changes and plans for improvement, please visit this link to see what the current plans might be to improve any academic program at this location.

A list of text books for the courses we offer can be found by logging on to the student portal site with your student login.

Important Book Information

We provide ease and convenience in accessing all of your textbook needs.

Health and Safety

At South University - Cleveland, we take issues surrounding your health and safety very seriously. Information about our school security policies, crime statistics, crime logs, fire safety policies, fire statistics, and our fire log can be found in our crime report.

Disability Services

Information regarding our disability services can be found by clicking here.

Security Alerts

In the event of an emergency, our alert system will be enabled on our home page where timely information and instruction regarding the status of the emergency will be posted. This information only appears on our homepage for the duration of the event. Students now can also receive emergency messages from email to voice mail, mobile to smartphone transmitted to the communication device of each recipient's choice. Students simply need to update their personal profile in their Campus Common to begin receiving emergency messages.

Voter Registration for Students

United States citizens who are students of voting age can find voter information specific to their state of residence while attending school by clicking here.

Drug and Alcohol Policies

Policies regarding drug and alcohol use can be found by clicking here.

Copyright Infringement Policies and Sanctions

Policies regarding copyright infringement and sanctions regarding violation of those policies can be found by clicking here.

Graduate Statistics

The Career Services Department partners with students and graduates to seek appropriate employment during all stages of your education. To find out more about our employment statistics, including placement rates, average salaries, and types of jobs our graduates hold, please contact our Career Services Department.

The College Navigator Web Site

The U.S. Department of Education Institute of Education Sciences compiles an annual report containing institutional and state-level information. View our report by visiting the site and entering our school name.

Student Right to Know Act

The Student Right to Know Act as regulated by the Department of Education requires the publishing of graduation/completion rates.

Transfer Out Rates

Information on transfer out rates can be found here.

Annual Retention Rates

For information on our annual retention rates, please click here.

See SUPrograms.info for program duration, tuition, fees, other costs, median debt, federal salary data, alumni success, and other important info.