The United States International University (USIU) Financial Aid
Office is committed to supporting the university achieve its Vision and
Mission of providing quality all round education to a diversified
population of students through its programs. By promoting Scholarship
and helping students with Financial need meet their tuition costs.
POLICY AND REGULATIONS FOR FINANCIAL AID
- Where applicable, the Graduated Scale Point (GPA) System will be used to determine need.
- Students who apply for need based Financial Aid programs will be required to provide all the necessary documentary evidence alongside their applications.
- Financial Aide is not refundable to students under any circumstances.
- Award of grants/ scholarships depends on availability of funds.
- Fulfillment of all the Financial Aid application requirements is not a guarantee for the award of Aid.
- Scholarships will be advertised in the major Kenya daily newspapers. Interested applicants can also contact the Financial Aid Office for further information.
- All Financial Aid applicants will be notified about the status of their applications within seven days from the date of the interview (for continuing students) or upon admission (if new students).
- Students may apply for more than one Financial Aid program depending on circumstances and eligibility.
- Unless specified, all USIU students who meet the required criteria are eligible for financial aid.
- Students of Kenyan nationality with financial need must apply for HELB funds if they qualify for the same.
- Incomplete applications will not be processed.
- Recipients of financial aid must maintain specified academic requirements to remain eligible. Students who their Cumulative GPA drops below expected standards but not below a cumulative GPA of 2.0 will be issued with a letter to that effect in the 3rd week of the semester.