The University of Fairfax offers multiple sources of tuition financing for eligible degree-seeking students, including fellowships, scholarships and loans. Fellowship awards vary based on the availability of funds each term; students may not be awarded more than one fellowship in any given term. To assist you to determine which form of financial assistance is right for you and for what you may be eligible, the University of Fairfax offers a FREE INFOSEC Graduate Fellowship Teleconference. This teleconference can answer your questions on how to finance your graduate education through the University of Fairfax.

Aladdin Fellowship
The University has established the Aladdin Fellowship Fund on behalf of Aladdin Knowledge Systems in recognition of its support for the University of Fairfax. Aladdin Fellowship awards are based on merit and/or need. Students must remain in good academic standing and meet financial obligations to the University in order to continue to receive fellowship disbursements. Please contact your Admissions Officer for more information.

Alliance Fellowship
The University of Fairfax has established the Alliance Fellowship Fund for students seeking an MBA in Information Security with selected institutions in an academic alliance with the University. Alliance Fellowship awards are based on merit and/or need. Students must remain in good academic standing at both institutions and meet their financial obligations to both institutions in order to continue to receive fellowship disbursements. Please contact your Admissions Officer for more information.

Compliance Spectrum™ Fellowship
The University of Fairfax has established the Compliance Spectrum™ Fellowship Fund on behalf of Compliance Spectrum, in recognition of its support for the University. Compliance Spectrum™ Fellowship awards are based on merit and/or need. Students must remain in good academic standing and meet financial obligations to the University in order to continue to receive fellowship disbursements. Please contact your Admissions Officer for more information.

FISMA Fellowship
The University has established the FISMA Fellowship Fund to support research that is needed to improve FISMA compliance. Preference is given to individuals who demonstrate a capability and motivation to undertake FISMA compliance-related projects. FISMA Fellowship awards are based on merit and/or need. Students must remain in good academic standing and meet financial obligations to the University in order to continue to receive fellowship disbursements. Please contact your Admissions Officer for more information.

ISACA/NCAC Fellowship
The University has established the ISACA/NCAC Fellowship Fund for members of the National Capital Area Chapter (NCAC) of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA). The ISACA/NCAC Fellowship Fund serves to encourage information systems auditors to advance their careers in order to increase the security of public and private information systems. ISACA/NCAC Fellowship awards are based on membership in NCAC, merit and/or need. Students must remain in good academic standing and meet financial obligations to the University in order to continue to receive fellowship disbursements. Please contact your Admissions Officer for more information.

Sarbanes-Oxley Fellowship
The University has established the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Fellowship Fund to support research that is needed to improve SOX compliance. Preference is given to individuals who demonstrate a capability and motivation to undertake SOX compliance-related projects. SOX Fellowship awards are based on merit and/or need. Students must remain in good academic standing and meet financial obligations to the University in order to continue to receive fellowship disbursements. Please contact your Admissions Officer for more information.

Information Security Certification Scholarship
The University of Fairfax has established an Information Security Certification Scholarship Fund for degree-seeking applicants who hold selected, recognized information security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, and CISA. Information Security Certification Scholarships serve to encourage information security professionals to advance their careers in order to increase the security of public and private information systems. Only certifications held prior to enrollment in a University of Fairfax degree program are eligible for consideration. Students must remain in good academic standing and meet financial obligations to the University in order to continue to receive scholarship disbursements.

Educational Loans
The University of Fairfax has arranged for educational loans to be made available from the following:

Wachovia Education Fund
Wachovia offers graduate students educational loans based on their credit status. To obtain an application, click on www.wachovia.com/wel or call 800.689.0763.

The Educational Resources Institute (TERI)
TERI offers graduate students educational loans based on their credit status. To obtain an application, click on: Educational Resources Institute or call 800.255.TERI (8374).

SLM Financial (Sallie Mae)
Sallie Mae offers graduate students educational loans based on their credit status. To obtain an application, click on: www.slmeducationloans.com or call 888.2.SALLIE (725543).

Please contact the Business Office for more information on loan programs.

Selected employers reimburse their employees for tuition. You should contact your supervisor or employee benefits office to determine if tuition reimbursement is available to you. Tuition reimbursement does not eliminate a student's responsibility to pay tuition at registration.

For those students whose companies finance their education, a direct billing arrangement between the employer and the University may be possible. If your employer offers direct payment for tuition, your employer should provide a purchase order or voucher for billing or pay your tuition via company credit card or check prior to or at registration.

Regardless of direct billing status, students are ultimately responsible for tuition payment in the event of employer non-payment. For questions about direct billing procedures, please contact the Business Office.