School of Continuing Studies Information
If you are interested in taking courses through the School of Continuing Studies and wish to apply for financial aid, please follow steps below. To be eligible for financial aid you must be officially admitted to a degree program at Concordia University effective for the semester you request aid. Non-admitted students are not eligible for financial aid.
It is important to apply and enroll early. Students receiving financial aid must complete their registration for courses at least two weeks prior to class start date. The Financial aid office may not release aid for any credits after that date. Many aid programs require half-time registration (6 credits or more). If you reduce credits between the time you receive aid and the end of the semester, you may need to repay part or all of your aid.
How do I apply for financial aid?
- Apply for admission at Concordia University, St. Paul
- Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- Apply for a US Department of Education PIN
- Complete the application at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
- The Concordia University School Code is 002347
- You will receive an award letter via mail. Respond to all financial aid correspondence sent to you.
What type of financial aid is available?
Need Based GrantsAll loans require a Concordia Financial Aid Application (2007-08) and a completed FAFSA, except for some alternative loans which may have no requirements.
- Federal Pell Grant for students and families that qualify
- Minnesota State Grant for students and families that qualify
Loans
The above grants require a Concordia Financial Aid Application (2007-08) and a completed FAFSA
- Stafford
- Subsidized (federal government pays interest while student is in school)
- Unsubsidized (student pays interest while in school or capitalizes it)
There are two types of Stafford loans:Freshman (0 -31 credits) $9,500 maximum Sophomore (32-63 credits) $10,500 maximum Junior or Senior (64 or more credits) $12,500 maximum
New Borrowers:
If you have never borrowed a Stafford Loan at Concordia University, please complete the Stafford loan entrance counseling and sign your Stafford Master Promissory Note (MPN) by clicking Completing the Stafford loans.
Previous Borrowers:
If you have borrowed Stafford Loans in a previous year at Concordia University, your Stafford loan for the school year will be processed for the amount listed on your current award unless you notify the financial office in writing that you like to reduce this amount.
If you would like to adjust the Stafford loan amount, please submit an email to the financial aid office at finaid@csp.edu or by faxing the following form to (651) 603-6298. Request Loan Amount Change. - Private Educational Loans
If your tuition was not covered in full by Federal Stafford loans and Need-Based Grants, you will need pay the remainder out of pocket or apply for a Private Educational loan. There are many types of student loans, and it is important for you to choose the one that best meets your needs.
To complete the application materials, please go to the following link:
Completing private loan application, counseling, selecting a lender, and signing a master promissory note.
Concordia University does not offer institutional scholarships or aid for students enrolled in the School of Continuing Studies.
SCS students are encouraged to seek outside scholarships and you can search for them at www.fastweb.com
School of Continuing Studies students who do not need financial aid, click here
