Financial Aid

…Where there is a will, there is a way.

This is the philosophy at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA) when it comes to financing your tuition. There are options from Federal Student Aid programs to cash incentive concessions and work-exchange opportunities. We are dedicated to helping you turn your dream into a reality.

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Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) The FAFSA application is utilized to determine your eligibility for the Federal Pell Grant/ SEOG Grant and the Direct Stafford Loan programs offered by the U.S. Department of Education.

SWIHA Work Exchange – Do Your Dream

Need-based financial assistance program that provides part-time projects for students to assist in funding any tuition gap. Work Exchange projects are available both on and off campus.

Tribal Aid

Scholarship and grant funds for Native American students. Awards vary by Tribe, and are secured by the student prior to enrollment. Contact your Tribal Educational Liaison.

Tax Incentives for Higher Education

The tax code provides a variety of tax incentives for families who are saving for, or already paying, higher education costs or are repaying student loans.

You may be able to claim a Hope and Lifetime Learning Credit for the qualified tuition and related expenses of the students in your family (i.e., you, yourspouse, or an eligible dependent) who are enrolled in eligible educational institutions. Different rules apply to each credit. If you claim a Hope Scholarship Credit for a particular student, none of that student's expenses for that year may be applied toward the Lifetime Learning Credit.

You may be able to claim a tuition deduction of up to $4,000 of qualified education expenses paid during the year for yourself, your spouse, or your dependent. You cannot claim this deduction if your filing status is married filing separately or if another person can claim an exemption for you as a dependent on his or her tax return. The qualified expenses must be for higher education.

You may be able to deduct interest you pay on a qualified student loan. And, if your student loan is canceled, you may not have to include any amount in income. The deduction is claimed as an adjustment to income so you do not need to itemize your deductions on Schedule A Form 1040.