Awards, merit scholarships, Lutheran grants and scholarships, need-based financial aid, and more make Concordia a valuable and affordable investment. Ninety-five percent of our students receive some form of financial aid, totaling over $8.25 million! Based on your current academic performance in high school, use the tables below to find out what your academic award could be.

2008-2009 First-Time Freshman Academic Awards

If Your...	GPA		SAT/ACT*	Your Award $ Is...
...cumulative high school GPA is	3.5	& your SAT/ACT* is	1100 / 24	$9,000**
...cumulative high school GPA is	3.0	& your SAT/ACT* is	1100 / 24	$8,000**
...cumulative high school GPA is	3.0	& your SAT/ACT* is	1000 / 22	$7,000**
...cumulative high school GPA is	2.5	& your SAT/ACT* is	1000 / 22	$6,000**

You Say You're Lutheran?
Are you a member of a Lutheran church? Are you active in your congregation? If so, we want to reward you with our Fortress Grant.

2008-2009 Lutheran Awards" - Up to 50% Off Tuition

If You are a Lutheran...	Your Award $ Is...
...& your SAT/ACT* is a minimum of 1000 / 22	50% off tuition**
...& your SAT/ACT* is < 1000 / 22	$5,000**
...transfer student with a minimum GPA of 3.0 & 28 transferable credits	50% off tuition**
...transfer student with a GPA of <3.0 or <28 transferable credits	$5,000**

High Academic Achievement
Each year Concordia College admits only a few outstanding students to the Fellows (Honors) Program. Separate application to the Fellows Program is required. Speak with your admission counselor for details.

Fellows (Honors) Awards

If You Have...	Your Award $ Is...
...a minimum 1800 SAT(all 3 parts)/27 ACT (composite)	$15,000**

Other Types of Assistance

• Scholarships — This is basically free money, administered by Concordia as well as by outside sources, usually based on academic achievements and/or special talents (e.g., athletic, academic, etc.)
• Grants — This is more free money, administered by sources usually outside Concordia, and is typically based on financial need (although, for example, the Lutheran High School Grant is based on attendance at a Lutheran high school)
• Student Loans — Need-based, student loans must be repaid, but not until after you graduate
• Student Employment — Flexible jobs on campus that can help cover a portion of your education costs

*	SAT is critical reading & math scores combined / ACT is composite score.
**	These awards may be adjusted based on your official high school/college transcript.
"	In order to qualify for the Lutheran Awards, you must be a Lutheran member in good standing for at least 1 year, submit a letter of recommendation from your pastor, and meet above stated criteria.

Please note: Academic, Lutheran, and Fellows dollars are not stacked awards.