Funding Options at SANS.edu
Funding Your Cybersecurity Education
Invest in a cybersecurity education that delivers real career value. SANS.edu offers flexible funding options to help you plan and pay for your education with confidence.
Success Stories
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Between starting and finishing the Applied Cybersecurity Certificate program, I made enough salary gains to pay for the program twice. The people are great; the school is great; there's nothing not to love.”
Jake DanuserVulnerability Analyst, xAIRead Jake's Story - Slide 2 of 4
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SANS.edu is one of the best investments I've ever made. When I look at my career trajectory since joining SANS, I can confidently say that the bachelor’s degree program has already paid for itself.”
Rachel DownsPrincipal Consultant, BridewellRead Rachel's Story - Slide 3 of 4
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The very same day I discovered the GI Bill® would cover my SANS.edu tuition costs, I filled out an application. It was the beginning of my professional transformation. I am not exaggerating when I say SANS.edu changed my life.”
James ChildersSenior Security Engineer, GuidePoint SecurityRead James' Story - Slide 4 of 4
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Every course I’ve taken at SANS has been directly relevant to my job. There’s no filler, just practical knowledge that makes an impact.”
Christina WestfallSenior Threat Detection Engineer, AnvilogicRead Christina's Story
Funding Options
A degree or certificate from SANS.edu is a great investment in your career. Explore funding options that can make your cybersecurity education more accessible.
Pay Per Course
Students pay tuition per course which allows you the financial flexibility to pay smaller amounts as you go.
Employer Assistance
Because we are regionally accredited, our tuition is eligible for most employer-sponsored education benefit programs.
VA Education Benefits
All SANS.edu programs are eligible for US and Canadian Veterans Education Benefits.
Tuition Payment Program (TPP)
Eligible students can spread out the cost of their degree or certificate program in monthly installments with no interest.
Step Up Payment Program
Eligible undergraduates in the ACS and BACS programs can manage tuition costs through an interest-free graduated payment plan.
Education Benefits for Federal Employees
All SANS.edu programs are eligible for the education benefits available to US Federal Government employees.
529 College Savings Plans
529 College Savings Plan funds may be used to pay tuition for any SANS.edu cybersecurity degree or certificate program.
SANS Voucher
If you’d like to use a SANS Universal Voucher Account, confirm with your voucher administrator that course tuition is an eligible expense.
Canadian Funding Options
Explore funding options available to Canadian residents, including education benefits for Canadian veterans.
External Cybersecurity Scholarships
Explore independent cybersecurity scholarships administered outside of SANS.edu.
Title IV Eligibility
The SANS Technology Institute is approved by the U.S. Department of Education as a Title IV–eligible institution. While SANS.edu does not participate in federal financial aid programs, this eligibility allows us to offer several important benefits to our students, including:
- Issuing IRS Form 1098-T to students who fund part of their program cost, which may be used when filing for applicable education tax credits
- Eligibility to use 529 college savings funds in states where Title IV approval is required. Learn more about using 529 college savings plans.
Higher Education Qualifications for International Applicants
Students who completed their undergraduate studies outside of the United States must follow these steps before submitting their SANS Technology Institute application.
Step 1: Request a Course-by-Course Evaluation
To help reduce your evaluation costs, we’ve established preferred partnerships with The Evaluation Company (TEC) and International Education Evaluations (IEE), both of which offer discounts to SANS Technology Institute applicants.
We also accept evaluations from WES or NACES member organizations.
Step 2: Have Your Evaluation Sent Directly to Us
The Office of Admissions must receive transcripts directly from TEC, IEE, WES, or a NACES-approved organization via email to transcripts@sans.edu.
We cannot accept unevaluated transcripts, unofficial evaluations or evaluations from unapproved organizations.
Step 3: Complete Your Application
Once your evaluation has been submitted, complete the remaining requirements in your SANS.edu application package.
For detailed application instructions visit: