{"id":50162,"date":"2025-06-02T20:38:10","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T20:38:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/multicultural-life\/?page_id=50162"},"modified":"2025-06-02T20:38:10","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T20:38:10","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/multicultural-life\/resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial Aid<\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Federal Financial Aid<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Available to U.S. citizens, residents, and eligible non-citizens only, federal financial aid includes grants and loans such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pell Grant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Direct Un\/Subsidized Loan<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Federal Perkins Loan<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State Financial Aid<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Available to U.S. citizens, residents, eligible non-citizens, and un\/DACAmented students who qualify for the MN DREAM Act or meet the state residency law as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MN State Grant \u2013 for U.S. citizens, residents, eligible non-citizens, and un\/DACAmented students who meet MN DREAM Act or state residency law<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MN State Work Study \u2013 for U.S. citizens, residents, eligible non-citizens, and DACA students with employment authorization and Social Security number<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SELF Loan<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>How to apply for federal and state aid?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) and filling out any additional forms required by Augsburg.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have questions about your financial aid?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set up an appointment with Student Financial Aid Services via <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/augsburg.navigate.eab.com\/app\/#\/authentication\/remote\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or email at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#x73;&#116;u&#x64;&#101;n&#x74;&#102;i&#x6e;&#97;n&#x63;&#101;s&#x40;&#97;u&#x67;&#115;b&#x75;&#114;g&#x2e;&#101;d&#x75;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ON CAMPUS RESOURCES<\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laptop and Hotspot Requests<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laptop and hotspot requests will be available for students who need technology to complete their coursework. To request a laptop or other available technology, please fill out the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/go.augsburg.edu\/studentlaptop\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technology Reservations form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Campus Cupboard<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Augsburg University food shelf, Campus Cupboard, provides free food to the Augsburg community. The Campus Cupboard is located in the basement of Anderson Residence Hall, room 26. The most accessible entrance is on 2016 S. 8th St.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spring Semester 2025 Shopping Hours: Monday-Friday, 2-5 PM.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More information can be found on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/campuskitchen\/programs\/campus-cupboard\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Campus Kitchen website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gender-Inclusive Restrooms on Campus<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Augsburg offers gender-inclusive restrooms in most buildings. Please contact one of our Multicultural Life Student Specialists by emailing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ml&#105;&#102;&#101;&#x40;&#x61;&#x75;&#x67;sb&#117;&#114;&#103;&#x2e;&#x65;&#x64;&#x75;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a full list of all available gender-inclusive restrooms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">POLICIES FOR STUDENTS<\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chosen First Name Policy<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Augsburg University recognizes that some of its members use names other than their legal names to identify themselves. As long as the use of this different name is not for the purpose of misrepresentation, the University allows students to use a first name different from the legal name on certain University records. More information can be found on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/dean-of-students\/studentguide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dean of Students website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal Pronouns Policy<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designate personal pronouns in Records and Registration\/Information Release to be used and included on specific university records. Students who have not completed this process or indicated personal pronouns on one\u2019s admissions application will not have personal pronouns included in these university records. More information can be found on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/dean-of-students\/studentguide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dean of Students website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bias and Discrimination Policy<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Augsburg University strives to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students, staff, faculty, and guests. However, like any community, there are times when inappropriate, hurtful, and\/or harmful incidents take place. Please let us know if you, someone you know, or a group within our campus community, has experienced discrimination, bias, and\/or hostility. More information can be found on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/dean-of-students\/studentguide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dean of Students website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To report discrimination or a bias incident, please utilize the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/inside.augsburg.edu\/diversity\/discrimination-and-bias-reporting\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discrimination and Bias Reporting Form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reconciling in Christ Statement<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Augsburg University is committed in its mission to foster \u201cintentional diversity in its life and work,\u201d and, consistent with applicable law, this specifically includes gender and sexual diversity[MA1] [MA2] .<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2009, Augsburg was named a Reconciling in Christ (RIC) institution by Reconciling Works: Lutherans for Full Participation, meaning the University is welcoming and affirming of all people in regard to their gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAs a university of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and as a community of the people of God, we believe that we are called to serve our neighbor, knowing that the world is often an unjust and unloving place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe affirm with the apostle Paul that in Christ \u2018there is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female\u2019 (Galatians 3:28).\u00a0 Christ has made us one.\u00a0 We acknowledge this reconciliation extends to people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe wish to make known that all God\u2019s children are welcome in our community.\u00a0 We especially affirm that gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons and their families are our neighbors.\u00a0 It is for this purpose that we affirm the following: that people of all sexual orientations and gender identities share the worth that comes from being unique individuals created by God; that people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are welcome with the Augsburg University community; and that as members of this community, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are expected and encouraged to share in the common life of this college.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approved by the Augsburg Board of Regents on July 19, 2009.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Financial Aid Federal Financial Aid Available to U.S. citizens, residents, and eligible non-citizens only, federal financial aid includes grants and &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":514,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-50162","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/multicultural-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/50162","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/multicultural-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/multicultural-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/multicultural-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/514"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/multicultural-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=50162"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/multicultural-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/50162\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":50163,"href":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/multicultural-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/50162\/revisions\/50163"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/multicultural-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50162"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}