Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FPAC®) Certificate Program

Financial Assistance & Discounts

FIU Executive Education programs are designed to enhance your management skills and boost your career success. Because our certificate programs are non-credit and do not lead to a degree, they do not qualify for traditional student financial aid. However, financial assistance is available in a variety of methods:

• Student Loans

  Private student loans are available for our programs through SallieMae. We strongly recommend participants submit their loan application at least eight (8) weeks prior to the start of the program to ensure completion of the loan. 

  To apply for a SallieMae loan, please follow the steps below:

  • Notify us via email at fiuexeced@fiu.edu – Please provide your full name, telephone number and the course you wish to take.
  • Visit SallieMae SMART Option Loan to finalize your loan application process:
    • From the home page, choose “Career training student loan”
    • Under “Degree/certificate of study” choose “Certificate”
    • Under “Major/specialty” choose “Continuing Education”
  • Apply for the loan to match the exact program fee.
  • Once your loan is approved and certified, we will notify you with next steps.
• Discounts
  • We periodically offer special discounts via the FIU Executive Education newsletter. To sign up please register here
  • FIU Alumni, Students and Staff: 10% discount available:
    • Please email us at fiuexeced@fiu.edu prior to registering for your program, to obtain your discount code.
    • Please be sure to use your  @fiu.edu email address when registering. 
  • Group Discount for Organizations: 15% discount is available to companies and organizations registering a minimum of three (3) employees. Please contact us via email at fiuexeced@fiu.edu so we may guide you through the registration process.
• Employer-Provided Educational Benefits

  Employer Education Benefits: Ask your employer if it provides education benefits to employees. In many cases and under certain conditions, employers may offer up to $5,250 in tuition/fee assistance to employees tax-free. For more information and latest updates, visit or ask your employer to visit this IRS web site.

  Training Grants for Employers: Employers may qualify for employee training grants from the state of Florida. These grants are used to help employers pay the cost of training and re-skilling employees. For more information, visit CareerSource Florida.

• Scholarships and Tuition Reimbursement Programs

  Check this section regularly for updates on scholarships and grants available to FIU Executive Education learners.

  PEO Program for Continuing Education: Grant of up to $3,000 to women whose education was interrupted and who now seek a degree or certificate that leads to employment.

  Scholly Scholarships: Easily find and sort through thousands of college scholarships.

• Additional Sources of Financial Assistance Information

  For general information regarding Financial Aid (FAFSA) or the Veterans GI Bill, please contact FIU Financial Aid at onestop.fiu.edu or Veterans Affairs at veterans@fiu.edu.