Funding Your Education

Contact: finaid@cleary.edu or 517.338.3015

The mission of the Financial Assistance Department is to assist students in securing funds to cover the costs of their academic endeavors at Cleary University. We believe that higher education should be accessible to all students through the resources of the student, the student's family, and through any other funding source for which the student is eligible. We believe that there should be a balance between gift aid (scholarships, grants) and self-help aid (work, loans).

Apply for Financial Aid

More than 75% of Cleary students receive financial aid in the form of state and federal loans, grants and scholarships! Financial aid eligibility is determined by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The code for Cleary University is 002246.

For more information about how to file online, please click here.

Financial Aid Forms

The Financial Aid Office uses a number of forms in gathering information for each student's financial aid file. One or more of these forms may be needed to complete your financial aid file. For your convenience we have listed various forms below, if one is needed, feel free to print the form, complete the information, and fax it to the Financial Aid Office at: 517.552.8022.

Financial Aid Policies

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Scholarships

A variety of scholarships are available for students at Cleary University. Please click the link below to see a full listing of scholarships.

Alliance Grants

List of Cleary University Strategic Business Aliance Tuition Grant Partners

Military and Veterans Benefits

Cleary University recognizes college credit for military training and experience. Four and one-half credits are awarded for each year of active military service (Reserve and National Guard service are excluded) up to a maximum of 20 hours.

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Federal and State Grants

There are many federal and state grants available to students to assist with paying for Cleary University.

Student Work Program

Cleary University participates in two college work-study programs; one is through the federal government and the other is through the State of Michigan. Work-study programs provide jobs for undergraduate and graduate students who have financial need, allow students to earn wages to help pay educational expenses and help students gain much needed experience.

In 2010, Cleary began a Graduate Assistant program, enabling MBA students to earn scholarships and monthly stipends in exchange for their duties on-campus.

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Student Loans

William D. Ford Federal Direct Loans

Cleary University has elected to use the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loans whichare low-interest loans for students and parents to help pay for the cost of a student's education. The lender is the U.S. Department of Education rather than a bank or other financial institution. The first step in applying is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and then complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN).

Several types of William D. Ford Federal Direct Loans are available: