Admissions & Financial Aid

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  • Undergraduate Admissions
    202-885-6000
    admissions@american.edu

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Undergraduate

CALL US AT:
202-885-6000

OR SEND AN EMAIL TO:
admissions@american.edu

Want to apply?

Learn about how you can apply to AU, including the forms we require and our deadlines.

Ways to Apply
Deadlines

Prospective Student Portal

Your gateway to the admissions process begins with the Prospective Student Portal.

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Graduate

Graduate admissions are handled by the individual schools.

 • College of Arts and Sciences
 • Kogod School of Business
 • School of Communication
 • School of International Service
 • School of Public Affairs
 • Washington College of Law

Visit AU

Undergraduate applicants are welcome to come for tours, information sessions, Preview Days and more.

Tours & Information Sessions
 • Mondays through Fridays:
    - Mornings: 10 a.m.
    - Afternoons: 2 p.m.
 • Select Saturdays:
    - Mornings: 9:30 a.m.
    - Afternoons: 11 a.m.

Our Schedule


Financial Aid

Contact us for both undergraduate and graduate related financial aid questions.

CALL US AT:
202-885-6100

OR SEND EMAIL TO:
financialaid@american.edu

Our FAFSA School ID Number Is:
001434

Office of Financial Aid

Financial Aid Deadlines

Early Decision: CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE: November 15, FAFSA: February 22
Regular Decision Freshman: FAFSA and CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE: February 22
Transfer: FAFSA and CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE: March 1
Current (Continuing) AU Students: FAFSA: March 1

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