Financial Aid

$58

+Million
in financial aid awarded annually

100^%

of students receive financial aid

A quality college education is accessible at Concordia. We are committed to offering an affordable and valuable education to undergraduate students who want to pursue their calling and invest in their future.

Tuition & Costs

Cost is comprised of tuition, room and board (the housing and meal plans that you choose), books and supplies, and other fees. Tuition and fees are based on full-time enrollment of 12 to 18 units.

2020-2021 Semester Cost
Tuition	$18,625
Housing	$3,420
Meals	$2,515
Student Services Fee	$375
Total Direct Costs per Semester	$24,305

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Freshman Academic Scholarship & Net Price Calculator

Answer a few simple questions to estimate your academic scholarship eligibility. If you would like to find out the estimated net price for attending CUI, follow the prompts to continue on after receiving your estimated academic scholarship information.

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When I first applied, I was really worried about the finances, but it was amazing to see God work all that out. When I was awarded a Presidential Scholarship, I knew it was meant to be.

Maddie Upchurch '17

Types of Financial Aid

Scholarships

A scholarship is a financial aid award that does not need to be repaid. Scholarships are a form of merit-based aid, meaning they are offered based on merit or achievement in a specific area.

Grants

A grant is a financial aid award that does not need to be repaid. Grants are a form of need-based aid, meaning they are distributed based on financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Loans

A loan is money that you must repay with interest under varying terms and conditions. Loans are a form of need-based aid, meaning they are offered based on financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

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Step-by-Step Financial Aid

The following steps will help guide you through Concordia's financial aid process. If at any point you have questions or need personalized assistance, please contact us.

Step 1

After reviewing the tuition and costs, take a few minutes to discover how much financial aid you may qualify for with our Net Price Calculator.

Step 2

Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 2nd. Concordia’s school code is 013885.

FAFSA on the Web Worksheet / Create a FSA ID / Español

Step 3

California residents must complete the Cal Grant GPA requirement by March 2nd.

Step 4

Discover other scholarships or grants that you may be eligible to receive.

Step 5

As you are submitting financial aid documents, please respond promptly to any communications from the Financial Aid Office. These communications will go first by U.S. mail, and subsequent requests will be sent to your Eagles email address.

Once your financial aid package is complete, an Electronic Financial Aid Offer notification will be sent to your Eagles email account. Your offer will indicate the types and amounts of aid you are eligible to receive. After reviewing carefully, you will select the awards that you wish to accept or decline. If you are a first time Federal Direct Stafford Loan borrower at CUI, you will need to complete Online Entrance Counseling and electronically complete the Loan Agreement (MPN).

Dates & Deadlines

Please pay close attention to due dates and deadlines throughout the year.

Nov 15	Early Action Application Deadline
Feb 15	Early Action II (Priority) Application Deadline
Mar 2	Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Deadline
Mar 2	Cal Grant GPA Verification Deadline (CA Residents Only)
May 1	National Deposit Deadline
Aug 10	Complete Loan Entrance Counseling and Loan Agreement (MPN) for Federal Stafford Loans (Loan Borrowers Only)
Aug 10	Deadline for All Financial Aid Documents

Financial Aid Forms

Only submit forms if requested by the Financial Aid Office. Students submitting documents to Concordia's Financial Aid Office must use one of the following methods:

Email to finaid@cui.edu using ONLY your student eagles email
FAX: 949-214- 3500
Mail: Concordia University Financial Aid Office:
1530 Concordia West, Irvine, Ca 92612
In person: Grimm Hall North, 2nd Floor