Awards, merit scholarships, Lutheran grants and scholarships, need-based financial aid, and more make Concordia a valuable and affordable investment. 90% of our students receive some form of financial aid.  Based on your current academic performance in high school, use the tables below to find out what your academic award could be.

2010-2011 First-Time Freshman Academic Awards

Scholarship	GPA	SAT/ACT*	Award
Regents'	3.5	1100 / 24	$9,000**
President's	3.0	1100 / 24	$8,000**
Dean's	3.0	1000 / 22	$7,000**
Academic	3.0	1000 / 22	up to $6,000**

2010-2011 Lutheran Awards

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.

If You are a Lutheran...	Your Award Is...
...& your SAT/ACT* is a minimum of 1000 / 22	$12,500**
...& your SAT/ACT* is < 1000 / 22	$5,000**
...transfer student with a minimum GPA of 3.0 & 28 transferable credits	$12,500**
...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.
"	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.