Financial aid is available from AUCA and external donors for prospective and transfer students. The application deadlines for financial aid are April 21 for the 1st cohort and June 21 for the 2nd cohort. Applicants from Tajikistan should apply by April 21 to be considered for a U.S. Embassy scholarship. Financial aid includes need-based aid based on family financial situation and merit-based aid for Kyrgyz citizens. Donor scholarships are also available from organizations like OSI CIS and the U.S. Embassy in Tajikistan. To be eligible for financial aid, students must be full-time and from CIS countries, and aid is awarded for a maximum of 8 semesters.