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 off per credit. Grants and/or discounts are not stackable.
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 off per credit. Grants and/or discounts are not stackable. For more information, visit Payment Plans and Discounts.
Scholarships
Aspiring Graduate Student Scholarship
At Augsburg University, we believe that graduate education should be accessible to all students, regardless of financial barriers. The Aspiring Graduate Scholarship is designed to support aspiring graduate students who are first-generation scholars and/or demonstrate financial need, helping them take the next step in their academic and professional journeys.
See more information pertaining to eligibility, deadlines, etc HERE.
Early Auggie Scholarship
Incoming MAE/MAT students who submit an admission application and complete their Enrollment Decision Form by the following deadlines for the 2025-2026 academic year will receive a $1,000 Early Auggie Scholarship.
Spring Start (January 2025)
Application Deadline: December 1st, 2024
Enrollment Decision Form: December 15th, 2024
Summer Start (May 2025)
Application Deadline: March 15th, 2025
Enrollment Decision Form: April 1st, 2025
Fall Start (August 2025)
Application Deadline: July 15th, 2025
Enrollment Decision Form: August 1st, 2025
Amount: $1,000 (one-time award)
Minnesota Indian Teacher Training Grant and Loan Program
A partnership with the Minneapolis and St. Paul Public Schools, the program’s goal is to increase the number of American Indian teachers in these districts. The financial aid package includes a combination of special grants and student loans. The loans are forgiven based on the number of years the student teaches in the Minneapolis or St. Paul district after obtaining an Augsburg education degree and meeting the state licensing requirements.
LOAN FORGIVENESS
Under certain circumstances, the federal government will cancel all or part of an educational loan to various healthcare professionals serving in high-need areas. Go to the Department of Health website 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.