Need-Based Grants

• Pell and Federal Supplementary Opportunity Grants (SEOG) for students and families that qualify ($200 - $5,550)
• Minnesota State Grant for students and families that qualify ($100 - $9,050)
• Concordia Need-based Grants (amounts vary)

Merit-Based Scholarships

• Academic, based on GPA and ACT scores ($4,000 - $15,000)
• Lutheran Heritage, for LCMS church members ($2,000)
• Athletics - NCAA Division II rules (amounts vary)
• Performance Scholarships: Music and Theatre ($500 - $1,000)
• Building Opportunity for Leadership Development (BOLD) Scholarship Program

Lutheran Church Vocation Grants

• Church Worker Assurance ($14,250)
• Church Vocation ($2,000)

Requirements to receive Lutheran Church Vocation Grants:
 - Complete a District Financial Aid Application (provided by your district)
 - Completed a Congregational Assistance Form (provided by your Financial Aid Counselor)
 - Completed  FAFSA

1. Apply for admission to Concordia University, St. Paul


2. Apply for a PIN from the US Department of Education


3. Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
   * The Concordia University School Code is 002347


4. Watch for your award letter in the mail.

Visit our financial aid page for more details.

To get the most accurate picture of a student’s financial aid award, it is preferable for parents to complete the FAFSA after they have filed their federal tax return. The earliest students and their families may apply for financial aid is January 1. Awarding begins in March so it is best to apply for financial aid before the May 1 priority deadline to ensure full consideration for all financial aid. Also, the earlier students and their families apply for financial aid, the sooner they will receive their award package.

A typical financial aid package starts with the Expected Family Contribution. From that point, Concordia University will award institutional grants and scholarships, federal grants and scholarships and Minnesota State Grants (residents only). Campus work-study and student loans also will be awarded to meet demonstrated financial need only. The PLUS loan, a loan for parents and private education loan options will be presented if additional help is needed.

Students must be admitted to Concordia University and have completed a FAFSA. Approximately 10 days after the application file is complete students can expect to receive their financial aid award package.

The U.S. Department of Education requires a PIN to complete the application. The PIN provides an added level of security to financial information, and allows the applicant to log out and return to their application later if they are unable to complete the application in one session. It also allows students to access their U.S. Department of Education financial aid records. Apply for the PIN at www.pin.ed.gov.

Grant money is applied to student accounts on the first day of classes. Federal loan money is applied to student accounts following the drop-add period. Private loans are disbursed as soon as all requirements are met.

If a credit balance remains after all tuition and fees have been paid for the semester, students receive the overage within 14 days. Overages are determined after the drop/add deadline.

Concordia provides several calculators that may be helpful for you to use as you work to determine the cost of your education.

Freshmen Net Price Calculator

Transfer Net Price Calculator

Student Financial Services is located in the Lutheran Memorial Center on Concordia's campus.

Email: finaid@csp.edu
Phone: (651) 603-6300
Fax: (651) 603-6298