Financial Aid
A college education is an important investment. At Warner, we want to make tuition costs manageable with the help of financial aid.
There are three main steps involved in completing your Financial Aid process.
- Step One: Complete your FAFSA
- Step Two: Complete the Financial Aid process
- Step Three: Complete your payment arrangements
Step One: Complete Your FAFSA
Completing the FAFSA:
- Both student and parent will be required to create an FSA ID.
- In order to complete the FAFSA, you will need to have access to your 2020 tax information. The easiest way to do this is by using the Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) within the FAFSA.
College Code (Warner): 008848
Click here to start your FAFSA!
The FAFSA opens applications on October 1 for the following academic year. For example, if you’re starting college in Fall 2022, the earliest you can submit your FAFSA is October 1, 2021.
To be given the greatest consideration for financial aid programs, you should complete the FAFSA prior to March 1, which is the Warner University priority date. Some programs are first-come, first-served, so be sure to apply early to avoid losing out on potential funding opportunities.
If you or your family’s financial situation has changed significantly from what is reflected on your federal 2020 income tax return (for example, if you’ve lost a job or otherwise experienced a significant drop in income), you may be eligible to have your financial aid adjusted (documentation is required). Complete the FAFSA application as instructed (including the transfer of tax return and income information), submit, and contact Warner’s Financial Aid Department for review (allow 72 hours for your FAFSA to be processed and received). Note: the school’s decision is final and cannot be appealed to the US Department of Education.
Step Two: Complete the Financial Aid Process
Complete Verification
Many students are selected for verification. It is a process used by the government to confirm that the data reported on the FAFSA is accurate.
Students are selected for verification for multiple reasons. Do not worry! The steps to complete this are usually very easy and we will guide you through this process. The Financial Aid office will send all required documents to be completed and returned.
If you were not able to use the Data Retrieval Tool to transfer your income information directly to the FAFSA, you will need to provide either:
- 2020 tax return transcripts or non-filing statement (contact irs.gov or call 800-908-9946), or
- Signed 2020 tax return (Form 1040)
Complete and Return Required Documents
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Financial Responsibility Agreement
EASE Grant Application (Florida residents only)
Signed Award Letter (provided by the Financial Aid Office)
PLUS Eligibility Form
FAFSA Verification Forms, if applicable
Complete Required Loan Process
For students and/or parents accepting loans, please complete the following items:
Student Entrance/Exit Counseling
Annual Student Loan Acknowledgement
Student Master Promissory Note
Step Three: Complete Your Payment Arrangements
Payment plans generally extend 6 months:
- Fall: July – December
- Spring: January – June
Various options for payment methods are available to students and parents. Please contact sfs@warner.edu or call (863) 638-7216
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm
Assistance
There are many ways that can help curb your overall college cost.
Grants
FEDERAL GRANTS
Federal Pell Grant
Eligibility: Undergraduate, based on financial need
Deadline: None
Application: FAFSA
Renewable: Annually
Funding: Federal grant; prorated by enrollment status
Federal Supplementary Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
Eligibility: Full-time traditional undergraduate, seeking first degree, with a minimum GPA of 2.0
Deadline: Based on availability of funds
Renewable: Annually
Funding: Federal grant; prorated by enrollment status
Federal TEACH Grant
Eligibility: Full-time traditional undergraduate in an approved Education program, with a minimum GPA of 3.25.
Deadline: None
Application: Online
Renewable: By semester
STATE GRANTS
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program
Effective Access to Student Education (EASE)
Eligibility: Full-time undergraduate, seeking first degree, with a minimum GPA of 2.0, Florida resident
Deadline: July 1
Application: EASE Application
Renewable: Yes, up to 9 semesters
Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG)
Eligibility: Full-time undergraduate, seeking first degree, with a minimum GPA of 2.0, EFC below 6,080, Florida resident
Deadline: Based on availability of funds
Application: FAFSA (online)
Renewable: Yes, yearly according to need and availability of funds
Scholarships
A scholarship is a monetary gift that celebrates academic achievement, special talent, or act of service. Scholarships do not need to be repaid.
Warner Scholarships
100% of all traditional undergraduate (full-time) students receive a Warner scholarship! Please contact Admissions for more details.
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Outside Scholarships
The following is a list of outside scholarships accepted by Warner University. Be mindful of the deadlines on scholarship applications, and please report any expired scholarship opportunities via email to andrew.klein2@warner.edu.
Last updated: 10/2/2023
$2,500 Kinect Solar Act Now Scholarship
$3,000 Finale Inventory Scholarship
$3,000 Woolroom Scholarship Contest
$5000 Demetrios Agathangelides Agricultural Sciences Scholarship
1000Attorneys.com Professional Responsibility Scholarship
2022 California Workers Compensation Lawyers Scholarship
2023 – 2024 Trial Pro, P.A. $5000 Annual Scholarship Award
24×7 Doctors Answering Service Scholarship
Aaron Wersing Employment Discrimination Scholarship
Adamson Ahdoot LLP Scholarship
Allied Van Lines Scholarship 2023
American Hat Makers Scholarship Contest
Atla Sustainability Scholarship
Attorney Marketing Network $1,000 Scholarship
Australia – U.S.A. Electric Vehicle Scholarship
Axis Financial Solutions Scholarship for Entrepreneurs
Badminton HQ Scholarship Program
Beca Estudiantil de Abogados de Accidentes Ahora – $5,000
BeMo and SortSmart Diversity Advocacy Scholarship
BloomsyBox “Growing Together” Scholarship
Bold.org Exclusive Scholarships for College Freshman 2023
Bold.org Mental Health Awareness Scholarships
BrewerLong Future Business Leaders Scholarship
BrokeScholar Scholarship and Student Discount Guide
Brooklyn Injury Attorneys P.C. $500 Scholarship Essay Competition
Brown Bag Marketing Scholarship
CFF Foundation Education Award
Champion Cash Loans Scholarship
Click Intelligence Digital Marketing Scholarship Program
CNAfreetraining.com Annual Scholarship
CollegeBoard.org Scholarship Search
Custody X Change Fund Scholarship
David W. Martin Law Group Pre-Law Scholarship
Dayspring Pens Scholarship Program
Dermer Appel Ruder, LLC Scholarship Program
Dirk Derrick Law $1,000 Scholarship
DoorLoop LoopEd Scholarship: Students in STEM
Dr. Jasdeep Sidana Scholarship
Dr. John Strobeck Scholarship for Future Doctors
Dr. Lawrence Gray Scholarship for Future Doctors
Dylan Sidoo Grant for Student Atheletes
Employment Boost College Scholarship
FastWeb.com Scholarship Search
FinAid.org Guide for Financial Aid
Fob James Law Firm Law School Scholarship
Formuland Mighty Star Scholarship
Future Leaders in Finance Scholarship
Gabe Jenkins Memorial Scholarship
Garage Insiders Scholarship Program
Gates Millennium Scholars Program
Gerber & Holder Workers’ Compensation Scholarship
GoDark Bags $1000 Scholarship Program
Golden Chimney Scholarship Program
Golden State Workers’ Compensation Scholarship
Good Life’s Community Scholarship
Hanning & Sacchetto, LLP Scholarship
Health and Wellness Scholarship Program
HW Part Store Scholarship 2023
ImagineMaids.com $500 Scholarship Program
Innovation in Education Scholarship
John F. Renner, P.C. Annual Scholarship
John Mattera Scholarship for Tech Entrepreneurs
Joseph Samuels Scholarship Opporunities for Visual Arts
Joy Rodak Scholarship for Healthcare Students
Keep Going Forward Scholarships
Kitchen Cabinet Kings Entrepreneur Scholarship – $5,000
Land Legal Group $1,000 Scholarship
Law Offices of Frank M. Nunes Scholarship
Lee, Gober and Reyna Injury Scholarship
Lemon Law Experts Scholarships
Migrant Worker/Child of Migrant Worker Scholarships
Mind, Body, and Soul Scholarship
Nathan DeLadurantey Scholarship for Entrepreneurs
Nava Law Group, P.C. Scholarship
Neal Davis Law Scholarship Essay Contest
Nelson Cabinetry Scholarship 2023
North American Van Lines Logistics Scholarship
North Spore Mycology Scholarship
Not Consumed $1,000 Scholarship
NovoResume 2023 Scholarship Guide
NYC Injury Attorneys P.C. Essay Scholarship
Orangesoft Women in Technology Scholarship Program ’22
Organic Formula Shop Single Parent Scholarship
Patrick Nelson Scholarship for Student Entrepreneurs
Peace Law Firm Disability Rights Advocacy Scholarship
Quality Comix Scholarship Program
Rank-It.ca College Scholarship
Rest Right Mattress $500 Scholarship
Riley Ersoff Spotlight on Children’s Health Scholarship
RJ Living $1000 Scholarship Program
ROAD iD $1000 Scholarship Program
Roberts & Harris P.C. Legal Scholarship
Robert Wayne Pearce Investor Fraud Awareness Scholarship
Smith, Born, Leventis, Taylor & Vega Scholarship
Steps Together Scholarship Program
Stromberg’s Scholarship Program
Study.com Student Scholarships
The Brett McCandlis Brown & Connor Scholarship
The Eberst Law Firm Scholarship
The Minority Teacher Education Scholarship
The New York Pass Education Scholarship
The Responsify Empowering Others Scholarship
The Richard Rawle Memorial Scholarship From Check City
The Scholarship Institute Guide to All Things Scholarships
The Utopia Management Scholars Fund
TuffShippingContainers.com $1,000 Scholarship
Vincent Camarda Grant for Entrepreneurs
Vocational Training HQ’s Scholarship
Waple & Houk, PLLC Scholarship
WellBefore $3,000 Scholarship Program
Wellness Dental Scholarship Opportunity
Whittel & Melton Magna Carta College Scholarship
Woolroom National Scholarship Contest
WPS Scholarship for Student Diversity/Neurodiversity
Military Aid
Veteran’s Benefits
If you’re a veteran of the United States military, you may be eligible for help with the cost of college. You may also be eligible for aid because of the service death or disability of a spouse or parent.
To find out, you’ll need to do the following:
- Apply for admission to Warner University.
- Meet with an Academic Counselor to determine your program of study.
- Complete the appropriate application: (22-1990) is for Veterans’ Benefits; (22-5490) is for the eligible dependent or spouse; and (22-1995) is for change of program or place of training. You may request a paper form to complete or you may complete an application online: http://www.gibill.va.gov.
- Be sure your financial aid advisor knows you are a VA student. VA Education Benefit Enrollment Agreement
- Be prepared for a wait! It is not unusual that processing your first-time application can take up to 90 days. An additional three weeks may be required for completing your certification. (The VA is making every effort to improve processing at the Decatur, GA Regional Processing Office.)
- Know the rules: If you take a class out of program, your certification will be delayed until you meet with an academic advisor.
- Know the rules: If you withdraw from a class, you will be required to pay back the money you receive from the VA. This bill is calculated from the last day of attendance. You must inform of all withdrawals.
Important Internet Links for Veterans’ Benefits:
http://www.vba.va.gov/index.htm
Call the Department of Veterans Affairs for help: 1-888-442-4551.
Military Benefits
Warner University is committed to supporting our community of service members, veterans, and their spouses as they progress toward their educational goals. As you serve our country, we want to serve you in your education. Your service may entitle you to several benefits and our military support staff would be happy to explore which benefits you qualify for. Our experienced advisors can help you take full advantage of these crucial financial resources.
As part of efforts to eliminate unfair, deceptive, and abusive marketing aimed at Service members Warner University will:
- Ban inducements, including any gratuity, favor, discount, entertainment, hospitality, loan, transportation, lodging, meals, or other item having a monetary value of more than a de minimis amount, to any individual or entity, or its agents including third party lead generators or marketing firms other than salaries paid to employees or fees paid to contractors in conformity with all applicable laws for the purpose of securing enrollments of Service members or obtaining access to TA funds. Educational institution sponsored scholarships or grants and tuition reductions available to military students are permissible, and;
- Refrain from providing any commission, bonus, or other incentive payment based directly or indirectly on securing enrollments or federal financial aid (including TA funds) to any persons or entities engaged in any student recruiting, admission activities, or making decisions regarding the award of student financial assistance, and;
- Refrain from high-pressure recruitment tactics such as making multiple unsolicited contacts (3 or more), including contacts by phone, email, or in-person, and engaging in same-day
Yellow Ribbon Program
The Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program (Yellow Ribbon Program) is a provision of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008. The newest VA education benefit, the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33), is now available to eligible veterans and service members. This new program offers more comprehensive education benefits to veterans and active duty service members who served at least 90 aggregate days of active duty on or after September 11, 2001, or served 30 continuous days and were discharged with a service-connected disability.
Loans and Work Study
Loans
Many students take out loans to help fund a portion of their educational expenses. Loans must be repaid, so plan your finances carefully and borrow only what you think you can afford to repay. For more information on federal loan regulations, click here.
Work Study
Federal and state work study funds provide aid in exchange for work for eligible students, in the form of campus-based employment.