Concordia College is extending its Concordia Promise program for another class of new students, continuing its commitment to making education more accessible. The Concordia Promise covers full tuition for students from any U.S. state who report an adjusted gross income of less than $90,000 on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. It is renewable for up to four years.
Eligible students who apply to Concordia College by Dec. 15 will automatically be in the program. After Dec. 15, qualified applications will be considered until May 1.
“The Concordia Promise opened doors for talented students to pursue their passions here, and campus is simply buzzing this year,” said President Colin Irvine. “We are incredibly excited to be able to do it again for the class of 2029.”
To be eligible, students must:
- Be admitted to Concordia as an incoming first-year or new incoming transfer student for fall 2025.
- Be eligible to file the FAFSA.
- Report an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) under $90,000 on the FAFSA. The FAFSA must be filed yearly to determine eligibility.
- Attend full time and maintain satisfactory academic progress.
The Concordia Promise includes 100% of standard full-time tuition through a combination of federal and state gift aid and existing Concordia scholarships.
Housing, food, fees, and other additional costs are not included.
In November 2023, the college announced the program in response to the Minnesota’s North Star Promise. Concordia College opted to extend eligibility for its program beyond the limits set by the state, whose program tops out at $80,000 and only applies to Minnesota students.
College officials credit the Concordia Promise for contributing to Concordia’s 28% increase in new student enrollment for fall 2024.
“We’re proud to again be offering the Concordia Promise to ease financial barriers for students trying to achieve their goals,” said Ben Iverson, vice president for enrollment.