Tuition and Financial Aid

*International Sponsored Student Tuition listed within the Additional Fees tab

*Please review the additional Nursing fees on our Nursing website

*Post-Baccalaureate students pursuing B.S. in Nursing will follow the traditional undergraduate tuition rate listed above.

*The nursing program fee supports the University’s operation of the St. Paul traditional on-campus nursing program, including, but not limited to, expenses associated with low-, medium-, and high-fidelity simulation equipment and related resources, clinical coordination services, and ongoing program requirements to ensure regulatory and accreditation requirements are met.

To assist students participating in Department of Defense (DOD) Tuition Assistance Programs, CSP calculated an approximate cost per credit hour for students taking 12-18 credits for the fall and spring semesters. This information is being provided solely to meet DoD compliance.

Concordia University, St. Paul has a policy that returns any unearned tuition assistance (TA) funds on a proportional basis through at least the 60 percent portion of the period for which the funds were provided to the military Service Branch listed below:

8-week Course Withdraw submitted
Before or during week 1 100% return
During week 2 75% return
During week 3 50% return
During week 4 40% return (60% of course is completed)
During weeks 5-8 0% return

16-week Course Withdraw submitted
Before or during weeks 1-2 100% return
During weeks 3-4 90% return
During weeks 5-6 75% return
During weeks 7-8 50% return
During weeks 9 40% return (60% of the course is completed)
During weeks 10-16 0% return

Active Duty Rate

Traditional Undergraduate students do not qualify for the CSP Military Active Duty Rate

FEES:

• Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) Program Fee: $100
  (assessed in the first semester of the program)

• Nursing Courses Lab Fee (ABSN): $150
• Nursing ATI Fee (ABSN): $2,710

Bachelors Active Duty Rate

CSP offers a special military tuition rate for current Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve Component Service Members, and current Military Spouses of these members. Service Members must provide their Military Duty Orders or a Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) within the last six months of their acceptance to the University. Spouses must provide a copy of their marriage license and their partner’s Duty Orders or LES.

• Bachelor’s tuition rate for those who qualify: $250/credit
• Please note: The AAS in Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Accelerated Nursing – ABSN students, as well as Veterans, Retired Military, and Spouses of non-current U.S. Military Service Members, are not eligible for this benefit
• Students must be in good standing to qualify.
• View additional requirements on our Military page.

*The International Student Fee goes toward providing specialized services to the students while they are studying at Concordia including programming, events, orientation, immigration support and reporting, and student support services.

Masters Active Duty Rate

Academic scholarships are offered annually to all incoming first-year and transfer students. Amounts are awarded based on unweighted high school GPA or cumulative college GPA achievement. These academic scholarships are renewable to degree-seeking full-time traditional, on campus students.  The scholarship deadline is August 1st. To view qualifying scholarship levels, please use the net price calculator.

Eligible students are automatically awarded one of the following academic scholarships upon admission:

• Regents Scholarship (3.9-4.0 GPA): $10,000/year
• President’s Scholarship (3.5-3.89 GPA): $8,000/year
• University Scholarship (3.0-3.49 GPA): $6,000/year
• Concordia Scholarship (2.5-2.99 GPA): $3,000/year
• Recognition Award (2.0-2.49 GPA): $1,000/year

*Please note: Scholarship amounts referenced above are for the 2023-2024 academic year and only apply to incoming Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 students.  

Music Scholarships ($500-$1,000)

Concordia Music Activity Scholarship 

• Available to new students enrolled full-time in the traditional undergraduate program.
• Scholarships are granted to students who register for two credits of music ensembles and/or music lessons (private or group) at Concordia.
• The scholarship is renewable based on the student’s participation.

Concordia Music Talent Scholarship 

• Available by audition to new students enrolled full-time in the traditional undergraduate program.
• Recipients are required to register for music ensemble(s) and private lessons.
• Application for Talent Scholarship. The priority Deadline is: February 21

Please contact Dr. David Mennicke at [email protected] with any questions regarding our Music scholarships.

Theatre Scholarship ($500-$1,000)

• The Concordia Theatre Scholarship is available to new students enrolled full-time in the traditional undergraduate program.
• Scholarships are granted to students who participate in various theatre jobs at Concordia, both on and off stage.
• The scholarship is renewable based on the student’s participation.

Please contact Kate Sandvik ([email protected]) with any questions regarding our Theatre scholarship

Athletic Scholarship

• Athletic scholarships are available in all intercollegiate sports offered at Concordia University, St. Paul.
• Students must be accepted to a degree-seeking undergraduate program at the University and meet NCAA DII eligibility for scholarship consideration.
• The head coach in each respective sport selects the scholarship recipients and also determines the scholarship amounts.

Visit the Athletics website to identify coaches to contact for more information

In addition to an academic scholarship and additional scholarships listed below, incoming transfer students may be eligible for the following two scholarships if transferring from a partnered community college.

Transfer Advantage Scholarship

Offered to students pursuing a traditional, undergraduate degree that transfers directly from a Concordia partner institution. Students must successfully complete an associate’s degree or MnTC at a partner school. Eligible students are awarded $2,000 ($1,000 annually) at the time of admission.

Transfer Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Recognizes academically qualified transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa, transferring into the traditional programs with one-semester minimum membership in Phi Theta Kappa. Eligible students are awarded $2,000 ($1,000 annually) at the time of admission. A transfer student who receives this award must also attend full-time, be degree-seeking, and provide proof of PTK membership.

Diversity Scholarship

Scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,000 are awarded to newly accepted students enrolling in the traditional undergraduate programs to students from diverse backgrounds, first-generation college students, or students that have participated in college readiness programs. Students must also have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA to qualify. No scholarship application is necessary and the Diversity Scholarship is awarded in addition to academic scholarships. The scholarship is renewable with satisfactory academic progress.

Concordia St. Paul Full Tuition Pell Commitment

Newly accepted students enrolling in the traditional undergraduate program will qualify for an additional grant which will cover their tuition amount remaining to pay to ensure full tuition by meeting the following criteria:

• 2.75 cumulative GPA earned at former institution
• Submitted FAFSA to CSP
• Pell Grant Recipient
• Minnesota State Grant Recipient

This scholarship is renewable with satisfactory academic progress.

Learn More Here

Concordia Legacy Scholarship

Awarded to newly accepted students enrolling in the traditional undergraduate programs at $1,000 per academic year (fall and spring entry terms only) that have had a family member attend Concordia University, St. Paul. No scholarship application is necessary and is awarded in addition to academic scholarships. Students must be degree seeking and attending full time. The scholarship is renewed if students are maintaining satisfactory progress.

Lutheran Heritage Scholarship

Awarded to new freshmen and transfer students at $1,000 per academic year (fall and spring entry terms only).  Scholarships require no application and are awarded automatically if the student is a member of an LCMS congregation. Students must be degree seeking and attending full time. The scholarship is renewed if students are maintaining satisfactory progress. Scholarship deadline is August 1st.

Military Dependents Scholarship

Awarded to newly accepted students enrolling in the traditional undergraduate programs at $1,000 per academic year (fall and spring entry terms only) who are dependents, spouses or survivors to veterans and military service members. No scholarship application is necessary and is awarded in addition to academic scholarships. Students must be degree-seeking and attending full time. The scholarship is renewed if students are maintaining satisfactory progress.

CSP PSEO Scholarship

Awarded to newly accepted students enrolling in the traditional undergraduate programs at $1,000 per academic year (fall and spring entry terms only). Eligible students must be (or have been previously) enrolled as a PSEO student at CSP. No scholarship application is necessary and is awarded in addition to academic scholarships. Students must be degree-seeking and attending full time. The scholarship is renewed if students are maintaining satisfactory progress.

Southeast Asian Teacher (SEAT) Program

The Southeast Asian Teacher (SEAT) Program at Concordia University, St. Paul is open to persons of color with financial need looking to pursue a bachelor’s or master’s degree in teacher licensure programs.

For additional information and qualifications, please visit the SEAT website.

Please visit our Church Work website for details about our scholarship opportunities for those in a church professional program.

• View the Church Work webpage
• Learn about our Church Work Tuition Guarantee (If eligible, pay no more than $6,000/year in tuition!)

Stafford Loan

(assuming the student is independent on the FAFSA form)

• Freshman (0 -31 credits) | $9,500 maximum
• Sophomore (32-63 credits) | $10,500 maximum
• Junior or Senior (64 or more credits) | $12,500 maximum

There are two types of Stafford loans:

• Subsidized (federal government pays interest while a student is in school)
• Unsubsidized (student pays interest while in school or interest accrues)

Accepting a Stafford Loan
To accept a Federal Stafford Loan, please complete the Stafford loan entrance counseling and sign this Stafford Master Promissory Note (MPN).

Private Education Loans

If your tuition was not covered fully by Federal Stafford loans and Need-Based Grants, you will need to pay the remainder out of pocket or apply for a Private Educational Loan. There are many types of student loans, and it is important for you to choose the one that best meets your needs. FASTChoice is a tool that helps you to compare lenders and their loan products.

Awarded to newly accepted students enrolling in a CSP Global undergraduate program at up to $2,000 ($500/term). Eligible students must be enrolled full-time and meet the following criteria:

• Have completed an associate’s degree or MnTC at a partner school
• Are employed at one of our partner schools
• Are employed at one of our partnering organizations
• Are active members within an LCMS congregation
• Have had a family member attend Concordia University, St. Paul
• Are members of Phi Theta Kappa (one-semester minimum membership)
• Are members of the military, veterans, or spouses not using military benefits

*Please note: ABSN & DMS students do not qualify for this scholarship.

Awarded to newly accepted students enrolling in a CSP Global undergraduate program at up to $5,000 ($1000/term). Eligible students must be enrolled half-time and be an alumni of the AmeriCorps.

*Please note: ABSN & DMS students do not qualify for this scholarship.

To be considered for the CSP Pell Commitment, students should first submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine their eligibility for a Federal Pell and Minnesota State Grant.

Students who meet the following criteria will be eligible for the CSP Pell Commitment:

• Incoming first-year or transfer student admitted to an eligible undergraduate program at CSP
• Federal Pell Grant recipient
• Minnesota State Grant recipient

Learn More Here

Minnesota Child Care Grant is a state grant based on financial need and child care requirements. Must be a Minnesota resident. Read more on the Minnesota Child Care Grant website.

Require a completed FAFSA

• Federal Pell Grant for students and families that qualify
• Minnesota State Grant for students and families that qualify.

Stafford Loan

(assuming the student is independent on the FAFSA form)

• Freshman (0 -31 credits) | $9,500 maximum
• Sophomore (32-63 credits) | $10,500 maximum
• Junior or Senior (64 or more credits) | $12,500 maximum

There are two types of Stafford loans:

• Subsidized (federal government pays interest while a student is in school)
• Unsubsidized (student pays interest while in school or interest accrues)

Accepting a Stafford Loan
To accept a Federal Stafford Loan, please complete the Stafford loan entrance counseling and sign this Stafford Master Promissory Note (MPN).

Private Education Loans

If your tuition was not covered fully by Federal Stafford loans and Need-Based Grants, you will need to pay the remainder out of pocket or apply for a Private Educational Loan. There are many types of student loans, and it is important for you to choose the one that best meets your needs. FASTChoice is a tool that helps you to compare lenders and their loan products.

Awarded to newly accepted students enrolling in a CSP Global graduate degrees at up to $2,000 ($500/term). Eligible students must be enrolled full-time and meet the following criteria:

• Have been previously awarded an undergraduate or graduate degree from CSP and are pursuing an advanced degree at CSP*
• Are employed at one of our partner schools
• Are employed at one of our partnering organizations
• Are active members within an LCMS congregation
• Have had a family member attend Concordia University, St. Paul
• Are members of Phi Theta Kappa (one-semester minimum membership)
• Are members of the military, veterans, or spouses not using military benefits

*Please note: CSP EdS and DPT students do not qualify for this scholarship.

Awarded to newly accepted students enrolling in a CSP Global graduate degrees at up to $5,000 ($1000/term). Eligible students must be enrolled half-time and be an alumni of the AmeriCorps.

*Please note: DPT students do not qualify for this scholarship.

Minnesota Child Care Grant is a state grant based on financial need and child care requirements. Must be a Minnesota resident. Read more on the Minnesota Child Care Grant website.

As of the 2008 Fall semester the College of Education will be participating in the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that provides grants of up to $4,000 per year to students who agree to teach in high need fields in school serving low income families. You must be enrolled in the Masters and NOT just the licensure portion of the program to qualify for the TEACH grant.

Qualifying Majors:

• Family Life Education
• Special Education – all
• Classroom Instruction with Reading Endorsement

High needs fields: there are two categories of high need fields. Students in the fields specified by the federal legislation will always be eligible for TEACH Grants. There are additional fields, unique to each state that are currently eligible (but these fields may change and may not apply in other states). Below is a listing of the federal fields.

Each year you receive a TEACH Grant, you must sign a TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve that will be available electronically on a Department of Education Web site. The TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve specifies the conditions under which the grant will be awarded, the teaching service requirements, and includes an acknowledgment by you that you understand that if you do not meet the teaching service requirements you must repay the grant as a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan, with interest accrued from the date the grant funds were disbursed. Specifically, the TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve will require the following:

• For each TEACH Grant-eligible program for which you received TEACH Grant funds, you must serve as a full-time teacher for a total of at least four academic years within eight calendar years after you completed or withdrew from the academic program for which you received the TEACH Grant.
• You must perform the teaching service as a highly-qualified teacher at a low-income school. The term highly-qualified teacher is defined in section 9101(23) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 or in section 602(10) of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act.
• Your teaching service must be in a high-need field.
• You must comply with any other requirements that the Department of Education determines to be necessary.
• If you do not complete the required teaching service obligation, TEACH Grant funds you received will be converted to a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan that you must repay, with interest charged from the date of each TEACH Grant disbursement.

• Federal TEACH Grant information

The Southeast Asian Teacher (SEAT) Program at Concordia University, St. Paul is open to persons of color with financial need looking to pursue a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in teacher licensure programs.

For additional information and qualifications, please visit the SEAT website.

Stafford Loan

(assuming the student is independent on the FAFSA form)

• Freshman (0 -31 credits) | $9,500 maximum
• Sophomore (32-63 credits) | $10,500 maximum
• Junior or Senior (64 or more credits) | $12,500 maximum

There are two types of Stafford loans:

• Subsidized (federal government pays interest while a student is in school)
• Unsubsidized (student pays interest while in school or interest accrues)

Accepting a Stafford Loan
To accept a Federal Stafford Loan, please complete the Stafford loan entrance counseling and sign this Stafford Master Promissory Note (MPN).

Private Education Loans

If your tuition was not covered fully by Federal Stafford loans and Need-Based Grants, you will need to pay the remainder out of pocket or apply for a Private Educational Loan. There are many types of student loans, and it is important for you to choose the one that best meets your needs. FASTChoice is a tool that helps you to compare lenders and their loan products.