Financing Your Education

The cost of college. And the many ways to help manage it.

Since 1982 Augsburg Weekend College has encouraged adults to improve their lives through higher education. Toward this aim, Augsburg is committed to providing this opportunity to more adult students with financial need.

Augsburg Weekend College is an affordable private college alternative for working adults who want an educational program with recognized college majors.

Most Augsburg students—more than 80%—receive assistance in a variety of forms that help them bridge the level of support the student can afford and the cost of education for that year.

Tuition
Tuition for the Weekend College is priced per course. Each course is $1570 (2006-2007 academic year). Courses are all of equal credit value and are the equivalent of a four semester credit course or a six quarter credit course.

Thoni Opportunity Scholarship
for Augsburg Weekend College Students

Augsburg awards 20 scholarships annually of $500 per term to students with demonstrated financial need and outstanding scholastic aptitude. These scholarships are awarded in addition to federal grants, state grants, and education loans. The Thoni Opportunity Scholarship, in combination with these other resources, will help make the dream of a quality education become a reality for many deserving students. Learn more.

American Indian Scholarships
American Indian students who meet federal, state, or tribal requirements may apply for special scholarships. For more information, please contact Augsburg’s American Indian Student Services Program director at petersoc@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1144.

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)
Recognizes academically qualified transfer students from Community Colleges who are members of Phi Theta Kappa. Call Augsburg for Adults admissions for additional information.

PRIME Scholarship
Students who receive a scholarship from their Lutheran congregation may receive a match in scholarship dollars from Augsburg up to a maximum of $750 per year. Application must be submitted annually by June 15th and the check from the church must be submitted to the Enrollment Center by August 15th. Application here.

AmeriCorps Discount
AmeriCorps volunteers who have served at least half time for one year, who are qualified for admission to Augsburg College, and who enroll within five years of the completion of their service may receive a 25% tuition credit for one course each term in Augsburg’s graduate or Weekend College program. For more information, contact the Weekend Admissions Office.

Military Discount
Individuals who are serving or have served in the military, and spouses of those currently serving, may qualify for 10% off of tuition. Contact an admission counselor to learn if you qualify.

Financial Aid programs:
These include grants and loan programs from the State of Minnesota and the federal government.

Tuition Reimbursement programs:
Many companies support their employees’ educational programs by reimbursing tuition costs for approved courses. If your company provides tuition assistance, you can defer payment until 60 days after the end of the term. There is a $20 fee per term to take advantage of this payment option.

Payment Plans:
Augsburg offers options to make tuition payments in equal installments.

For more information about financing your education, contact the Enrollment Center.