American Public University System: student discounts, grants and aid
American Public University System is a for-profit four-year college in Charles Town, West Virginia. West Virginia residents studying here may qualify for 4 state grants and scholarships, and every student can use our 212 checked student discounts. Here's what applies, from official sources.
What it costs, by the numbers
- Average net price
- $9,597 a yearWhat first-time, full-time students who get grant aid pay after grants and scholarships. Families earning under $30,000: $9,335.
- Tuition and fees
- $8,400 a yearThe sticker price, before any aid.
- Students with a Pell Grant
- 25% of undergraduatesA Pell Grant is federal money you don't pay back. File the FAFSA to see if you qualify.
- Typical debt at graduation
- $21,743 in federal loans (median)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (data released 2026-06). Your own price depends on your aid: try the school's net price calculator.
West Virginia FAFSA deadline (2027-28)
PROMISE Scholarship
Submit your FAFSA form by March 1, 2027. New applicants must complete and submit the additional form at cfwv.com. Contact your state agency or the financial aid office at the college or career school you plan to attend for more information.
West Virginia State Grants
For the WV Higher Education Grant, submit your FAFSA form by April 15, 2027.
More in the full list below.
For specific fields of study
Nursing, teaching and other careers. Some pay for school in exchange for working in that job afterward.
- West Virginia STEM Scholarship (Engineering, Science and Technology Scholarship)Up to $3,000 per academic year
- West Virginia Nursing Scholarship ProgramLPN up to $3,000/yr; RN (ASN/BSN/RN-BSN) up to $7,500/yr; master's/doctoral nursing educators up to $15,000/yr; LPN teaching certificate up to $1,000/yr
For specific students
Military families, foster youth, certain careers and more. Each page says who qualifies.
Live somewhere else?
State grants usually follow where you live, not where your school is. Many states let residents use their aid only at in-state colleges, so check your own state: find money you qualify for, or see federal aid open to everyone.
Student discounts for American Public University System students
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- Spotify$6.99/mo (~50% off standard, plus bundled Hulu)
Spotify Premium Student with Hulu (ad-supported) for $6.99/mo, first month free
- Amazon Prime Student6 months free, then 50% off ($7.49/mo or $69/yr)
6-month free Prime trial, then Prime at 50% off (~$7.49/mo or $69/yr)
- Apple (Education Store)~$50-$200 off Mac/iPad; + free accessory (up to ~$199) during Back-to-School
Year-round education pricing on Mac/iPad (~$50-200 off) + seasonal Back-to-School free accessory
- Adobe Creative Cloud$19.99/mo first year (then ~$34.99–$39.99/mo)
Students & teachers get Creative Cloud All Apps at ~65% off the first year
- Hulu$1.99/mo
Hulu (With Ads) for $1.99/month while enrolled
- YouTube Premium$8.99/mo (~44% off)
YouTube Premium student plan $8.99/month
Spotify
Amazon Prime Student
Apple (Education Store)
Adobe Creative Cloud
Hulu
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