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Grants
Concordia University's institutional aid must go towards institutional charges, such as tuition, fees, university housing, and meal plans. It does not cover university class fees, fines, etc. Academic and Athletic Scholarships and Department Awards, including need-based aid, are known as Concordia institutional aid.
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Concordia University Need-Based Grants, All New Students
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First Generation Grant |
Award Range
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Up to $ 2000
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Requirements:
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FAFSA required. Awarded to students who are the first in their family to attend college and demonstrate financial need.
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Additional Notes:
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Awarded to students who are the first in their family to attend college and demonstrate financial need. Renewable for 4 to 8 semesters based on class level. Students must maintain full-time status and cumulative 2.0 GPA.
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Friends of Concordia |
Award Range:
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Amount determined by financial need
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Requirements::
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FAFSA required; demonstrates financial need
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Additional Notes:
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Must demonstrate financial need. Renewable for 4 to 8 semesters based on class level. Students must maintain full-time status and cumulative 2.0 GPA. |
Lutheran Student Grant |
Award Range:
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Amount determined by financial need
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Requirements:
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FAFSA required demonstrates financial need
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Additional Notes:
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Must demonstrate financial need. Renewable for 4 to 8 semesters based on class level. Students must maintain full-time status and cumulative 2.0 GPA. |
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State and Federal Grants, All Students
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Cal Grant A |
Award Range:
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$9,358 |
Requirements:
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FAFSA filed by March 2nd. Must be a California Resident and California H.S. Graduate. GPA Verification postmarked by March 2. |
Additional Notes:
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Intended for low and middle income students who have not completed more than 9 semesters of college work. Awarded for tuition and fees only or up to FAFSA need. Based on GPA and need.
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Cal Grant B |
Award Range:
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Freshman year (0-29 units): $1,648
Any other year (30+ units): $11,006
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Requirements:
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FAFSA filed by March 2nd. Must be a California Resident and California H.S. Graduate. GPA Verification postmarked by March 2. |
Additional Notes:
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Intended for very low income students who have not completed more than 1 semester or 16 units of part-time college work. Awarded for tuition and fees only or up to FAFSA need. Based on GPA and need.
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Federal Pell Grant |
Award Range:
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Amounts vary; click here for more information
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Requirements:
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FAFSA required.
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Additional Notes:
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Awarded to financially needy students enrolled in a Title IV school with an EFC range of 0 to 6206 as indicated on the SAR.
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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) |
Award Range:
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up to $1000
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Requirements:
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FAFSA required. Must have completed financial aid file.
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Additional Notes:
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Limited funding available; awarded on a first-come, first-served basis with an EFC of 0 to 1000.
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Federal Work Study |
Award Range:
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up to $4000
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Requirements:
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FAFSA required. Must have completed financial aid file
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Additional Notes:
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Limited funding available. Offered on a first-come, first-served basis to students with an EFC of 0 to 1000. You must obtain a student employment position; money you earn from that position will be paid directly to you from your Federal Work Study offer. |
Cal Grant Access Award for Foster Youth |
Award Range:
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up to $6,000
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Requirements::
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FAFSA required. Must have Cal A or B award
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Additional Notes:
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Amount added to Cal A or B award. Student must be verified as an eligible foster youth by the California Department of Social Services. |
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Non-Concordia University Grants, All Students
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The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) District Grants |
Award Range:
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Amounts vary; determined by each individual district
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Requirements:
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Application required. Check with individual LCMS District for additional applications |
Additional Notes:
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Awarded to LCMS students preparing for full-time church work and enrolled at synodical university
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Outside Scholarships and Grants |
Award Range:
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Amounts vary; determined by each individual agency.
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Requirements:
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Deadlines and application procedures vary with each individual agency. |
Additional Notes:
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Requires individual research through business, foundations, churches and civic organizations. See Outside Scholarships. |