Financial aid
Our commitment to you
The college selection process is an exciting time, however finding the best way to finance a college education is a matter of great concern to all families. At Concordia, providing financial aid assistance is a top priority. We are committed to doing all we can to make a Concordia education affordable. It may help to know that:
- 98% of Concordia's full-time undergraduate students receive some type of financial aid
- Concordia distributes more than $16 million in financial aid assistance annually
Financial aid timeline
- Anytime - Make a campus visit
- Spring of High School Junior Year - Take ACT or SAT
- After Taking ACT or SAT - Apply to Concordia
- Prior to January - Plug your scores into the Student Aid Estimator to see what sort of financial aid is possible for you
- November & December - Apply for FAFSA PIN at www.pin.ed.gov
- January to April - Complete FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov
- February to May - Receive financial aid award notification
Financial aid estimator
Interested in learning what financial aid you might qualify for?
Freshman merit scholarships
Freshman merit scholarships are available exclusively to students who are first-time college attendees. Students will automatically be considered upon acceptance. Financial need is not required.
Use the calculator (right) to see what merit scholarship you may be eligible for. Please note that merit scholarships are only awarded upon acceptance to Concordia which requires an official high school transcript and test score.
Need-based grants
Institutional, federal and state need-based grants are available to all incoming students based on demonstrated financial need and vary in amount. In order to be eligible for need-based aid, the student must show demonstrated financial need by filing The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually.
Concordia recommends completing the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov as soon as possible after January 1. Concordia’s federal school code is 002541 and must be included in the application in order for Concordia to receive a student’s FAFSA results. Awarded merit scholarships are taken into consideration when determining need-based grant levels.
Additional aid
Additional aid such as athletic and performance scholarships are also available. Please see the scholarships page for more information.
Please note
Please note that the estimator is intended for students who are U.S. citizens that will be first-time college attendees. If you do not fit this criteria and would like a financial aid estimate please send an e-mail to admiss@cune.edu or call us at 800-535-5494.