Undergraduate Financial Aid & Scholarships

Anatolia American University offers financial aid and scholarship opportunities to help eligible undergraduate students meet the cost of their studies. Support may be awarded on the basis of financial need, academic merit or other eligibility criteria, depending on the type of award and the funding available. Financial aid is provided as a reduction in tuition fees, subject to the academic and enrollment requirements associated with each award.

The information below outlines the available forms of support, eligibility renewal requirements and the application process:

Eligibility

The financial aid program grants awards to both local and international undergraduate students.

All candidates for admission are welcome to apply for financial aid. Financial aid is need-based and the amount of aid is based on the student and family financial situation. The candidate’s academic performance is also considered in the selection process and in ensuring that any aid awarded is continued. Financial aid grants will be determined within university budget limitations.

Anatolia American University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, national origin, age or disability in the administration of its academic and admission policies, scholarship and financial assistance programs.

Financial aid form

Applicants should demonstrate financial need through submitting the financial aid application.

Greek prospective students need to submit the Ε1, Ε2 and Ε9 tax forms for the last 2 years.
Non-EU students applying for financial aid should submit the family bank statements and the income/tax statements for the last 2 years.

Note: Financial aid supporting materials should be uploaded to the Application for Admission.

To remain eligible for the financial aid award, undergraduate students must meet the following academic criteria:

Maintain a good academic standing based on the award level received.
Maintain a full-time status ( minimum 9 credit hours per term); unless you’re a graduating senior and that’s your last term.
Be enrolled as a degree-seeking student.

Financial Aid for Degree-Seeking Students from Greek Cities Outside Thessaloniki

Students in Greece who live outside Thessaloniki and will eventually have to move to the city
for their undergraduate studies, will automatically receive a financial aid of 30% on their tuition upon application, given that their high school diploma was issued by a Greek High School that is not in the prefecture of Thessaloniki.

Qualified students are not required to submit a financial aid application. This type of aid is granted automatically, based on the high school diploma.

Scholarships for Greek-degree seeking students

Scholarships for Greek degree-seeking students are available through the generosity of foundations, alumni, and supporters who share our commitment to expanding access to education and creating opportunities for talented students from Greece. These initiatives help promising young people develop their abilities, pursue their ambitions, and contribute meaningfully to their communities and future professions:

Regional Scholarship for International Degree-Seeking Students

As part of our commitment to supporting international students, Anatolia American University offers dedicated regional scholarship opportunities for prospective students from Albania, Armenia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Georgia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania and Serbia.
To qualify for a regional scholarship, applicants must hold a high school diploma issued by an accredited local high school located in one of the designated countries above. In addition, students must submit a complete application by April 30th.

To remain eligible for the regional scholarship, students must meet the following academic criteria:

Maintain an overall GPA of 2.9.
Maintain a full-time status (12 minimum 9 credit hours per term semester or above); unless you’re a graduating senior and that’s your last term semester.
Be enrolled as a degree-seeking student.

For more information, please contact the Enrollment Management Office here.

Financial Aid for US degree-seeking students

Freshman and Transfer US candidates can qualify for the following grant:

Need-based Grant: $1,000.00

We award financial aid assistance upon completion of our Financial Aid Application.

VA Benefits: Veteran’s Administration Beneficiaries can apply their benefits to Anatolia University.
FAFSA: Anatolia University is not a member of FAFSA, as it does not receive federal funding.

Applicants should demonstrate financial need through submitting the financial aid application along with the students and family’s income/tax statements for the last 2 years, and an essay describing any extenuating family circumstances.

Scholarships for US degree-seeking students

Anatolia American University awards scholarships to undergraduate applicants with exceptional academic and achievement records. The below scholarships are awarded and renewable for the first four years at Anatolia University, assuming the GPA requirement is maintained and the student remains in good academic standing.

Freshman and Transfer US candidates can qualify for one of the following scholarships:

Merit-based : $1,000.00 (Awarded to students with exceptional academic and achievement records)
Greek Heritage: $ 1,000.00 (Awarded to students of Greek heritage)
State of Massachusetts: $1,000.00 (Awarded to students that reside in the state of Massachusetts)
Anatolia Legacy: $1,000.00 (Awarded to students whose grandparent(s), parent(s), or sibling(s) graduated from Anatolia College or Anatolia University)

Applicants should indicate their interest to be considered for the above scholarships and should upload one of the following: a CV; evidence of their Greek descent; official school transcripts and/or evidence of continuous physical residence in Massachusetts for at least 12 consecutive months prior to the start of the term, supported by MA state income tax returns or local employment records; Anatolia employment statement.

Please note that Anatolia American University scholarships and grants are not stackable and cannot be combined with any aid/scholarship awarded by Anatolia American University.

External Scholarship Resources

In addition to scholarships/aid made available through the College, there are many other organizations that will support your educational journey. If you receive a scholarship or tuition resource from an outside source, please send a copy of the award to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. so it can count towards your overall cost of attendance. These scholarships may be combined with an Anatolia University scholarship/aid.

General scholarship resources

Greek/Hellenic/Orthodox Christian scholarships

External Sources of Funding for Swedish Students

Anatolia American University is approved by CSN, the Swedish Board of Student Finance, a government agency which offers grants and loans to Swedish students studying abroad at selected institutions. Click the button below to learn more about CSN eligibility, available funding, and the application process.

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