Principles of Project Management 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

  FIU Executive Education offers a variety of discounts to help make professional development more accessible:

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  • FIU Alumni – 20% Off
    
    • As a valued member of the FIU alumni community, you’re eligible for a 20% discount on our programs. Please email fiuexeced@fiu.edu before registering to receive your promo code. For audit purposes, you will be required to provide your major and graduation year on the registration form.
  • FIU Students & Employees – 10% Off
    
    • Current students and staff receive a 10% discount. Email fiuexeced@fiu.edu with your @fiu.edu email to request your code prior to registration.
  • Group Discounts – 20% Off
    
    • Organizations enrolling three (3) or more employees qualify for a 20% group discount.
      Contact us at fiuexeced@fiu.edu and we’ll walk you through the registration process.

  All discounts are applied to the regular program price and cannot be combined with other offers.

• 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.