Parent financial aid | Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid

Financial aid for parents

Resources and instructions

NAU鈥檚 Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid is here to partner with you in helping your student achieve their greatest ambitions. We鈥檝e got plenty of resources and step-by-steps instructions for parents of dependent students.

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Loans

There are many types of loans to help pay for your student鈥檚 education, including loans specifically designed for parents. Learn more about Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS loans), as well as loans available to students.

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FAQs

We know navigating your student’s financial aid can be tricky, so we鈥檝e compiled some of the most frequently asked questions about scholarships and financial aid at NAU in one place.

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Helping your student

To best assist your student with navigating the financial aid process and receiving the most possible aid, it can be helpful to view our step-by-step instructions as well.

Additional resources

Financial aid award offer

Incoming students will receive an award offer outlining important things such as what types and amounts of financial aid they might be eligible for. Keep an eye out in the mail, and check out the 鈥淯nderstanding your award offer鈥� section of incoming student when you receive it.

The Lumberjack Family Hub

The Lumberjack Family Hub is for parents and families of prospective and current Northern Arizona University students. In addition to important financial aid information and deadlines, the hub provides information about events on campus, important resources, tips for supporting your student, and much more.