Paying for Your Education
For those who qualify, there are financial aid resources available to assist students with meeting the cost of college, including loans, scholarships, and grants. The Student Financial Services department works individually with students to help them understand financial options and payment plans. No matter what stage a student is in, we are here to help.
TUITION GRANTS
Augsburg Partnership Grant
Individuals who are employed by corporations/institutions that are participating in the Augsburg Partnership Grant program and are enrolled in any graduate program, are eligible for a tuition discount in the form of a grant. This discount may also apply to students who have successfully completed a Leadership Course from participating Chambers of Commerce. The grant for graduate programs is currently $80.00/credit. Grants and/or discounts are not stackable.
Augsburg University also partners with the Minnesota Social Service Association (MSSA) to offer the Partnership Grant to all MSSA members and MSSA employees. At the time of application, students select Partnership Grant and indicate their MSSA involvement.
Alumni Discount
Students who received their bachelor’s degree from Augsburg University and return to Augsburg as either an Adult Undergraduate or Graduate student are eligible to receive a grant. Please make sure your admissions counselor is aware that you are an Augsburg graduate. The grant amount for the academic year for graduate programs is $80.00/credit. Grants and/or discounts are not stackable. For more information, visit Payment Plans and Discounts.
Americorps/Lutheran Volunteer Corps Discount
Augsburg offers a tuition grant for students who have served with AmeriCorps. The grant amount for the academic year for graduate programs is $80.00/credit. Grants and/or discounts are not stackable.
Military Tuition Grant
Individuals who are serving or have served qualify for discounted tuition. The grant amount for the academic year for graduate programs is $80.00/credit. Grants and/or discounts are not stackable.
Legacy Grant
Individuals who have had parents, grandparents, siblings, or a spouse who received their degree from Augsburg University qualify for discounted tuition. The grant amount for the academic year for graduate programs is $80.00/credit. Grants and/or discounts are not stackable.
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 612-330-1144 oraiss@augsburg.edu.
Scholarships
Social Work Department Scholarships
The Department of Social Work offers seven departmental scholarships ranging in amount from $300 to $1,500. These scholarships are available for second-year MSW students. We also recommend students consider applying for social work scholarships offered by the Minnesota Social Service Association, the National Association of Social Workers, the Council on Social Work Education, and other social-work-related foundations.
Inclusion Excellence Scholarship
Aimed to reduce financial barriers to graduate education for BIPOC identifying students, historically under-represented students, first generation college students, and/or those with the greatest financial need.
See more information pertaining to eligibility, deadlines, etc HERE.
Loan Forgiveness
Under certain circumstances, the federal government will cancel all or part of an educational loan for those who perform volunteer work, are in the military, teach, or practice medicine or social work. To qualify, teachers must teach in a certain community, usually for a specified amount of time. Go to www.finaid.org for more information about loan forgiveness programs.
For more information on financial aid or tuition discount programs, contact the Enrollment Center.
Federal Student Aid
Financial assistance including federal loans is available to degree-seeking students enrolled full-time in the program. Students considering borrowing loans should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.