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  • The interest rate on a student Stafford loan is only 6.8% and the interest rate on a parent loan is 7.9%. These rates are variable but cannot exceed 8.25% for Stafford loans or 9% for parent loans.
  • Take advantage of the Hope Scholarship and the Lifetime Learning Credit. Click below to get more information from the main Academy Web site:
    Hope Scholarship/Lifetime Learning Credit

The Academy of Art University offers financial aid packages consisting of grants, loans and work study to students who demonstrate financial need. Low-interest Federal student loans are also available to eligible students, regardless of need.

The Academy's Financial Aid office is staffed with helpful advisors who can guide you through the financial aid application process and determine your eligibility for Federal Financial Aid. The office is located at:

79 New Montgomery Street
Financial Aid, 3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105

Regular Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm
Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm

Contact Information:
Phone: 800-544-ARTS -or- 415-274-2200
Email: financialaid@academyart.edu

New students can call our Financial Aid Representative at:

First Letter of Your Last Name: Phone Number to Call:
A-D 415-263-8861
E-K 415-263-5516
L-Q 415-263-4160
R-Z 415-263-5526

or stop by the fourth floor of 79 New Montgomery Street.

More Useful Numbers

Online Programs
(This is intended for students who are 100% online)
800-544-ARTS -or- 415-274-2200

Graduate Students
Graduate applicants can receive more information about their options by contacting Lynne Moseley in Financial Aid at 800-544-ARTS -or- 415-274-2200.

The Academy participates in the following Financial Aid programs:

  • Pell Grant Program
  • SEOG Program
  • Federal Work Study Program
  • California State Grant Program
  • Federal Direct Student Loan Program
  • Stafford-Subsidized
  • Stafford-Unsubsidized
  • Plus Loan Program

For more resources, visit the Financial Aid Resources page, or visit the Financial Aid Frequently Asked Questions page.