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First Choice


Anderson University offers another exciting option to make college even more affordable!  The First Choice program at Anderson offers additional scholarship money in a variety of sources.  For example, the average First Choice recipient  (SC Resident) receives $16,425 in total gift aid.    This discounted cost for an Anderson student at an amazing 71%! 
FIRST CHOICE BENEFITS

  1. Students pay a priority housing reservation fee of $250.  This allows First Choice students to indicate their housing preference before any other freshmen are placed.
  2. Students receive scholarships that can reduce their cost by up to 71%
  3. Students can finish their college search early and can begin to prepare for college.
  4. Parents can begin the preparation of financing any balance owed. Anderson offers special, interest-free payment plans that help families better accommodate any balance remaining.

FIRST CHOICE PROCESS

Students that are interested in First Choice should complete the following steps: 
First Choice Scholarships are on a first come, first served basis and may be exhausted prior to the dates mentioned below.  It is strongly encouraged that the student begins the process before the dates mentioned.  

  1. Gain acceptance to Anderson University on or before January 1, 2007.  To apply online click here.
    or
    mail to:

Admissions
Anderson University
316 Boulevard
Anderson, SC 29621

    • Sign the First Choice Intent Form prior to January 31, 2007.
    • Return Housing Application and $250 reservation fee with Intent of First Choice Form.
      Commuters - Commuter Contract
      *Form should be mailed along with the $100 Deposit
      **(Commuting Students are not eligible for First Choice Scholarships)


     

    FAFSA Federal School Code: 003418

    Financial Aid Planning Office
    Anderson University
    316 Boulevard
    Box 1142
    Anderson, SC 29621
    (864) 231-2070
    finaid@andersonuniversity.edu