Financial aid for graduate students

Eligibility basics

• Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen

• Not delinquent on a federal student loan

• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (see policy below)

Eligibility as a Concordia graduate student

• Must be admitted to a Concordia University, Nebraska degree-seeking graduate or DCP program.

• Must be enrolled at least half-time or full-time each term.
  • Half-time
        Graduate students = 3.0 credit hours
        DCP students = 6 credit hours

  • Full-time
        Graduate students = at least 6 credit hours
        DCP students = at least 12 credit hours

I'm eligible, how do I apply?

1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for appropriate academic year. Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov online. The federal school code for Concordia University, Nebraska is 002541.

2. Must complete and submit the “Concordia Application for Financial Aid” form (included in the graduate student application packet.

3. If students are not eligible for student loans under the FFEL Program, contact the graduate office at 888-505-2863, ext. 6510, for other loan or payment options.

Graduate and professional students are expected to complete their program within the maximum time frame of 14 semesters (7 calendar years).

Satisfactory completion of 6 credit hours per semester and a 3.0 cumulative grade point average is required to remain in good academic standing.

Note: For information on the undergraduate policy for the satisfactory academic progress, please contact the office of student financial services.