Augsburg’s American Indian Recognition Full Tuition Program is focused on American Indian history, culture, challenges and issues to connect, celebrate, and cultivate. Unlike many public institutions, Augsburg’s program does not limit eligibility to American Indian students who live in the state. The program defines “American Indian” as an enrolled member of any federally recognized American Indian tribe, Alaskan Native Village or a first- or second-generation descendant status of an enrolled or tribal verified member.
All students must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and any associated required documentation for each academic year they are enrolled before August 1st. For eligible students with family incomes under $150,000, the program will cover all remaining tuition and fees after federal, state and institutional gift aid has been applied. The program will cover 100% of unmet need (defined as tuition and standard fees minus the Student Aid Index (SAI) from the FAFSA) for eligible students with family incomes above $150,000. Students can apply other external scholarships or financial aid toward costs such as housing, meals, transportation, and books. Please note that changes in any subsequent year’s FAFSA data may result in an adjustment either increasing or decreasing the program amount.
The American Indian Recognition Full Tuition Program is open to all new first-year and transfer undergraduate students, pursuing their first bachelor’s degree. The Program is renewable for up to eight full-time fall and spring terms for traditional undergraduate students, or until degree requirements are completed for adult degree completion students. Students needing additional time beyond 8 semesters will be reviewed proactively by the enrollment management team and American Indian Student Services to consider any extension.
To be eligible, prior to matriculating students must provide evidence of being an enrolled member of any federally recognized American Indian tribe, Alaskan Native Village or a first- or second-generation descendant status of an enrolled or tribal verified member or provide written responses describing your interest in American Indian history, culture, challenges and issues to connect, celebrate, and cultivate. Augsburg reserves the right to cap the number of Full Tuition scholarships in any year due to available funds budgeted. A student does not need to be a Minnesota resident or establish residence on trust land to participate.
To explore this opportunity and learn more about the Augsburg community, connect with an admission counselor or request more information. After being admitted to Augsburg, you can apply for the program here.
As of 2/28/25