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Admissions Process
Across all Reach University undergraduate and graduate degrees, the main requirement is that each candidate be actively working with children in schools or have a job offer to do so in the upcoming term.
If you fit the above description, check out our programs page to review the states we work in and the degrees we offer, or go straight to our placement quiz which will help you find just the program for you.
financing your education
Tuition & Financial Aid
Radical affordability is a founding principle of Reach University. We are committed to helping students gain access to higher education and career opportunities with zero student-debt. When undergraduate candidates apply for financial aid, their out-of-pocket cost will be no more than $75/month; any remaining tuition is covered by various sources of financial aid. Below, we provide the details of the federal financial aid process, but we encourage candidates to apply and contact finaid@reach.edu regarding particular circumstances. We are here to help you make your degree a reality!
Reach University is proud to announce our involvement in the College Cost Transparency Initiative, a coalition of more than 600 higher education institutions that have voluntarily committed to follow a shared set of principles and standards that ensure transparency, clarity, and understanding around student financial aid communications. We are proud to partner in this crucial work in providing students and their families with upfront answers on the cost of college.
All current and admitted students need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and any required verification documents every year to be eligible for financial aid. If you do not submit the FAFSA or required verification documents, you will need to pay the full semester tuition before enrolling in classes.
We determine financial need through a careful review of your financial circumstances. Currently, enrolled students must reapply each year to be eligible for financial aid.
The FAFSA is required to apply for federal financial aid. The IRS Data Retrieval Tool is available to safely link your tax data directly from the IRS to your FAFSA.
School Code: 042637
Students are not billed directly for books and supplies, food and housing, and personal expenses. Instead, the cost of attendance for financial aid is based on average expenses for students. The average is determined by surveying students.
See our Financial Aid Student Handbook for more information about the appeal process.
We are providing this information to the public as a federal requirement of schools to provide an annual notice to all enrolled students describing the availability of the required consumer information.
How awarding works
Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Once we have reviewed your information and determined your demonstrated need, you will be notified of your award for the coming year. All aid awarded is need-based.
The grant component could be made up of the following funds:
Federal
- Pell Grant - This grant is awarded to students based on their Federal Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) as determined by filing the FAFSA.
- SEOG Grant - This grant fund, allocated to colleges by the federal government, is awarded to our neediest students who are also receiving a Pell Grant.
Institutional
- Reach University Scholarship - Institutional Grant need-based funding
- Reach University Impact Awards - Institutional award based on the state of residence, award amounts may vary.
- Reach University Access Award - Institutional Grant need-based funding
disbursements
Financial aid will be applied directly to your student account to pay for tuition. There are institutional and federal guidelines for checking eligibility before disbursement. If you have any outstanding documents that need to be completed in order to disburse your aid, they will be listed on the student portal.
Aid Disbursed by Outside Agencies: The grants, scholarships and funding students receive from outside agencies (state, local, private) are disbursed to the student's account as they are received from the outside agency.
outside grants & scholarships
Please notify the Financial Aid Office if you received any outside scholarship not listed above.
The Financial Aid Office is responsible for ensuring that students do not receive more financial aid than federal and state eligibility rules allow for, and Reach University is charged with making adjustments as needed.
continued eligibility requirements
Financial Aid is determined separately each year based on a number of criteria. Eligibility for one school year does not guarantee future eligibility. To determine eligibility for federal aid, you must:
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Complete the FAFSA.