Cleary University

Nearly 91% of Cleary University students receive some form of financial aid

The Office of Financial Aid encourages all students to apply even if they think they are not eligible, as assistance is available on a need and non-need basis. A FAFSA application must be completed to be considered for Cleary University institutional grants and scholarships.

Contact The
Financial Aid Team

(800) 686-1883 x5005 for Financial Aid
 finaid@cleary.edu | Fax: (517) 338-5041

2025-2026 FAFSA

The 2025-2026 FAFSA is now available!

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a critical tool that provides students with access to a wide range of financial resources to support their educational goals, including grants, scholarships, low-interest loans, and the federal work study program all designed to help offset the costs of attending a college or university. At Cleary University, the 2025-2026 FAFSA will cover the Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 semesters.

Call or schedule an appointment with a Cleary Financial Aid advisor if you have any questions! Phone 800-686-1883 or email finaid@cleary.edu. You can also reference the student aid help guide for more help

2024-2025 FAFSA

You can still complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA

If you are starting courses in the Summer of 2025, you will need to complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA. This will help determine eligibility for federal student aid, state grants, and scholarships for the remainder of the ‘24-’25 academic year!

HOW TO PREPARE

Create a FAFSA account. All participants with a Social Security Number (SSN) should create an FSA ID.

Use this tool to see how much federal student aid you may be eligible for in the 2025–26 award year. (Based on the SAI)

All parent and spouse participants, with or without a SSN, can complete a FAFSA application.

Check out this reference page. We will continue to update and add solutions as we find information that may be helpful to you. 

Financial Aid Checklist

Step 1

Apply for Admission

Step 2

Apply for Financial Aid

Step 3

Watch your email for updates from the Cleary Financial Aid Office

Step 4

Submit all requested documents

Step 5

Watch for your financial aid offer letter

Step 6

Accept your offers in the Financial Aid Portal using the link provided in your Financial Aid Offer email

Step 7

Pay your bill or contact the business office to make payment arrangements

Step 8

Check your email regularly for changes and updates

Enrollment Deposit / Make a Payment

Need information on how to make a deposit during enrollment, or pay tuition or other fees. This is the right place.

Net Price Calculator

This calculator is intended to provide estimated net price information (defined as estimated cost of attendance - including tuition and required fees, books and supplies, room and board (meals), and other related expenses - minus estimated grant and scholarship aid) to current and prospective students and their families based on what similar students paid in a previous year.

Scholarships & Grants

There are many scholarships and grants available for higher education today, which can sometimes be hard to find. Cleary University is dedicated to helping students afford higher education. We can work with you to find scholarships you can apply for to ease the cost of college and graduate school.