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Paying for Your Education<\/h2>\n

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<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

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TUITION GRANTS<\/h2>\n

Augsburg Partnership Grant<\/h4>\n

Individuals who are employed by corporations\/institutions participating in the Augsburg Partnership Grant<\/a> program and 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 $80.00\/credit. Grants and\/or discounts are not stackable.<\/p>\n

Augsburg University also partners with the Minnesota Social Service Association (MSSA) to offer the Partnership Grant to all MSSA members and MSSA employees.\u00a0 At the time of application, students select Partnership Grant and indicate their MSSA involvement.<\/p>\n

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Alumni Discount<\/h4>\n

Students who received their bachelor\u2019s degree from Augsburg\u00a0University 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 $80.00\/credit. Grants and\/or discounts are not stackable.\u00a0For more information, visit\u00a0Payment Plans and Discounts.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Scholarships<\/h2>\n

Social Work Department Scholarships<\/h4>\n

The Department of Social Work offers seven departmental scholarships ranging in amount from $300 to $1,500. These scholarships are available for incoming and current MSW students.<\/p>\n

Aspiring Graduate Student Scholarship<\/h4>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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See more information pertaining to eligibility, deadlines, etc HERE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Loan Forgiveness<\/h2>\n

Under certain circumstances, the federal government will cancel all or part of an educational loan for those who perform volunteer work, are in the military, teach, or practice medicine or social work. To qualify, teachers must teach in a certain community, usually for a specified amount of time. Go to www.finaid.org<\/a>\u00a0for more information about loan forgiveness programs.<\/p>\n

For more information on financial aid or tuition discount programs, contact the Enrollment Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Federal Student Aid<\/h2>\n

Financial assistance including federal loans is available to degree-seeking students enrolled full-time in the program. Students considering borrowing loans should complete the <\/i>Free Application for Federal Student Aid<\/i><\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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