American College of Financial Services

What is the cost of studying for a year at American College of Financial Services?

The cost of attending The American College of Financial Services depends heavily on the credential, number of credits or courses, and any materials or examination charges. A single annual tuition figure would not describe both a degree student and someone taking a professional-designation course.

For 2024-25, institutional tuition reporting lists the following per-credit charges for part-time study:

• Undergraduate tuition: $330 per credit for both Pennsylvania residents and out-of-state students.
• Graduate tuition: $741 per credit for both Pennsylvania residents and out-of-state students.

These are per-credit figures, not estimates of a full academic year. A student's tuition depends on the credits taken, while books, technology, examination charges, and living expenses may add to the budget. Undergraduate grant aid reported for 2024-25 averaged $1,766, but an average award is not an individual discount. The published charge is what a program costs before applicable aid; a student's eventual out-of-pocket cost depends on eligibility and the courses selected.

Degree applicants should ask for a program-specific cost estimate covering the credits they still need after any transfer evaluation. Applicants for designations should also check whether quoted prices include required materials, assessments, and any fees charged by an external credentialing organization.

What are the work-study opportunities at American College of Financial Services?

Students should not assume that a part-time job, internship, or Federal Work-Study award is included with enrollment at The American College of Financial Services. Those are different opportunities with different eligibility and application processes.

Federal Work-Study, when available to an eligible student in an eligible program, is need-based aid earned through approved employment rather than a tuition reduction paid automatically. An ordinary job with a financial-services employer does not become Work-Study simply because its employee is a student. Before budgeting for earnings from student employment, applicants should ask the financial aid office whether their particular program participates, how positions are advertised, and whether online students can perform approved work.

For employed students, a separate financing question may be whether their employer reimburses tuition or designation courses. Reimbursement policies are set by employers and may require advance approval or successful course completion.