Scholarship Search

Life happens. We believe all students should have access to resources they need to succeed in college and finish their education. The Student Emergency Fund is an emergency grant for Alliant International University students who are dealing with unanticipated and/or catastrophic life events that might otherwise cause the student to stop or pause their educational goals. The funding is provided by the Alliant Education Foundation and is managed by a campus committee. Applications are accepted for consideration by June 30, 2026. Applications will be reviewed and grants awarded based on available funds. Once funds are exhausted, additional applications will not be accepted or reviewed. All award decisions are final.

Students are eligible to receive funding once an academic year. Awards are generally capped at $500.00. Please note, the Student Emergency Fund may affect future financial aid award packages for students and may be considered taxable income. Student considering applying are urged to consult with their financial aid advisor or the Student Business Services office for more information regarding the impact of this grant.

This grant will only be awarded after a student has submitted an online application, provided supporting documentation of their emergency, and submitted a personal statement. Please note, every situation is considered on a case-by-case basis. The Committee will consider the nature and urgency of each situation. Generally, in order to access the fund, a student must have exhausted all other available financial options (which may include financial aid awards). However, this looks different for every student. The Committee encourages all students experiencing an emergency to apply so options can be explored.

Please note that this is a grant of emergency funding and not a scholarship.

Expenses covered include, but are not limited to:

• Personal medical, dental, or mental health emergencies
• Emergency family medical or death expenses for those you financially support
• Safety and health related needs
• Rent and utilities, in case of emergency
  • For example: If you are hospitalized and unable to work, therefore you cannot pay your rent
• Care for dependents
• Costs related to major accidents or loss due to fire, theft, or natural disaster

Expenses NOT covered include, but are not limited to:

• Tuition and fees from Alliant, or any other expenses at other institutions of higher education
• Legal fees
• Student travel/conference/lodging
• Non-essential utilities (as determined by Committee)
• Costs of entertainment, recreation, personal, or non-emergency travel expenses
• Outstanding personal debt, including credit card debt

The Committee will request documentation and reserves the right to request receipts.

Funds are available until they run out, or by June 30, 2026.

Eligibility Consideration

• Eligibility is limited to one AEF Student Emergency Fund award per calendar year.
• Student must be in good academic standing or supply a relevant letter from their Program Director
• Student must be currently taking classes at Alliant International University
  • During summer semester, student must be registered for at least six (6) credits for fall semester if not enrolled in summer classes
• Student must submit a completed online application, a personal statement, and supplementary documents showing financial need
• Students are only eligible to receive this grant once per calendar year
• Students who receive Alliant tuition waivers or Alliant-issued grants are not eligible to receive this scholarship (e.g. EduConnect)
• Students must have exhausted all other financial options (considered on a case by case basis)
• All students are welcome to apply, independent of immigration status

Application Process

• Submit your completed application
• Submit your personal statement: 
  • Tell us what happened
  • Explain why this was unanticipated
  • Specify amount and purpose of funds requested; and
    Tell us how this affects your education.
• Submit your documentation of financial need (For example, include a copy of a bill, quote for a procedure, demand for rent, etc.)
• Once all submission requirements are met, a representative from the Committee will contact you as quickly as possible to set up a time to speak. Please thoroughly review the requirements before applying.

Eligibility Consideration

• Must have graduated from an Alliant International University Undergraduate, Master's, or Doctoral degree program.
• Must meet all admission requirements and be fully admitted and confirmed into an Alliant International University Graduate degree program.
• The award is only available to students starting a new program during 2026.
• Students who receive Alliant tuition waivers or other Alliant-issued grants are not eligible to receive this grant.

Grant Award Amounts

• $2,500 for Alliant Alumni who enroll in a Masters Degree level program; $5,000 for Alliant Alumni who enroll in a Doctoral Degree level program

Awarding of Funds

• Award recipients must be enrolled full-time and must be continuously enrolled for continued eligibility for the full amount of the award. See Alliant Institutional Scholarships FAQ for full-time requirements.
• The student must apply by the add/drop date of a term or semester to be eligible to receive the grant in that respective term.
• Award for Master's degree level is spread over two years of $1,250 per academic year.  Award for Doctoral degree level is spread over four years of $1,250 per academic year. 
• For 15-week semester-based students, the award funds will be disbursed in increments of $625 per upcoming Fall and Spring semester for the continuation of the program until the scholarships have been exhausted.
• For 8-week term-based students, the award funds will be disbursed in increments of $312.50 per upcoming August, October, January, and March term for the continuation of the program until the scholarships have been exhausted.
• The scholarship will only be applied to student tuition and fee balances at Alliant International University
• Students who lose eligibility after being selected/awarded due to extenuating circumstances may apply for reinstatement.  Approval for reinstatement of scholarship eligibility is not guaranteed. Denial of reinstatement requests is not subject to appeal.
• Please see the Alliant Scholarship FAQ for additional information on scholarship awarding and eligibility requirements

Occupational Therapy Futures Grant

We are excited to introduce the Occupational Therapy Futures Grant, an inaugural funding initiative that reduces the cost of tuition for the Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program to $63,600¹.
This grant is designed to support aspiring occupational therapy professionals by making graduate education more accessible and affordable, empowering the next generation of leaders in the field through both professional advancement and financial support.

Eligibility Consideration

• Applicant must be a new student applying to the Master in Occupational Therapy program.
• Eligible new students must meet all admission requirements, be fully admitted and confirmed, and begin the program in the Fall 2026 term.
• This grant cannot be combined with Alliant tuition waivers, preferred pricing or other Alliant-issued scholarships or grants.
• Eligible students who meet the grant criteria will receive an award letter prior to the program start, which requires student acceptance and outlines the conditions and requirements for maintaining grant eligibility.
• Deadline & Availability: Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as grant funding is subject to availability and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

Awarding Funds

• A total of 20 grants are available for the Master in Occupational Therapy program.
• Prior to the program start, students who qualify for the grant will receive an award letter outlining the terms, conditions, and ongoing requirements, which must be formally accepted.
• The grant award may be applied to program tuition only and is not applicable to published program fees.
• Students who are awarded the grant will pay a reduced tuition rate of $795 per unit for the duration of the program.
• Recipients must begin the program September 2026, be enrolled full-time, and remain continuously enrolled in the master’s program to maintain grant eligibility.
• Recipients must maintain good academic standing, defined as a minimum GPA of 3.0 at Alliant International University.
• Students who lose eligibility due to extenuating circumstances may apply for reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed, and decisions are not subject to appeal.

¹ The Occupational Therapy Futures Grant reduces tuition to $795 per unit, for an estimated total program tuition of $63,600 based on the standard 80-unit Master of Occupational Therapy curriculum. Actual costs may vary depending on transfer credits, course sequencing, or program changes. The grant applies only to tuition and does not cover published fees or other program-related expenses. The terms of the grant are subject to change.
 

We are pleased to offer the Clinical Psychopharmacology Professionals Grant—a $2,250 award designed to provide financial assistance to newly enrolled students in the Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology program.

Eligibility Consideration

• Applicant must be a new student applying to the Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology program.
• Students who are currently or were previously enrolled in the Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology program are not eligible for this grant.
• Eligible new students must meet all admission requirements, be fully admitted and confirmed, and begin the program in August 2026.
• This grant cannot be combined with Alliant tuition waivers or other Alliant-issued scholarships.
• Eligible students who meet the grant criteria will receive an award letter prior to the program start, which requires student acceptance and outlines the conditions and requirements for maintaining grant eligibility.
• Deadline: Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as grant funding is subject to availability and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

Awarding Funds

• A total of 25 grants are available for the Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology program.
• Eligible students who meet the grant criteria will receive an award letter prior to the program start, which requires student acceptance and outlines the conditions and requirements for maintaining grant eligibility.
• Students who are awarded the grant may receive up to six disbursements of $375 each, one per term, during the first six terms of the master’s program.
• Unit tuition rates for the Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology program are subject to annual increases as determined by the institution.
• Recipients must begin the program in August 2026, be enrolled full-time, and remain continuously enrolled in the master’s program to maintain eligibility.
• Recipients must maintain good academic standing, defined as a minimum GPA of 3.0 at Alliant International University.
• Students who lose eligibility due to extenuating circumstances may apply for reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed, and decisions are not subject to appeal.

The terms of the grant are subject to change, and the number of grants available may change based on the availability of funds.