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Financial Aid

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Find the Resources You Need to Pay for College

At Concordia University Irvine, it’s our goal to help you understand the cost of your tuition and find the resources you need to afford your education. Scholarships and other types of financial aid can translate into significant savings and stronger financial health as you start the next chapter of your life.

While navigating the financial aid process can seem daunting, our Financial Aid team is here to guide you. Once you’ve reviewed your financial aid options, contact us with any questions you may have about applying for financial aid — we’re ready to help!

100%

of Concordia students receive some form of financial aid.

$68 million

in federal, state, and institutional assistance awarded each year

$XX,XXX

on average awarded in financial aid to Concordia students in 20XX-XX

How much does it cost to attend Concordia?

Before diving into Concordia University Irvine financial aid options, let’s start with how much tuition costs. At Concordia, the cost of tuition before financial aid is what we call the “sticker price” — however, this is not what you pay.

2021-2022 Sticker Price

Concordia University Irvine cost of tuition before financial aid


Tuition: $51,300
Housing: $XX,XXX
Meal Plan: $XX,XXX

Don’t let the sticker price scare you

Students from a range of income brackets receive financial aid. In fact, over 45% of families whose students started in the Fall of 2021 earn less than $80,000 per year.

For an in-depth view of our tuition costs, visit our Tuition & Fees page.

View Tuition Costs

How to Pay for College

To reduce the cost of tuition (or “sticker price”), you can apply for various types of financial aid, such as scholarships, grants, and loans. Explore all financial aid options to see what types of programs you may qualify for.


Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA®)

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) is a form that colleges use to determine how much financial aid you’re eligible to receive, which could include scholarships, grants, and loans.

Need-based aid is determined by your FAFSA® application, so it’s important to fill out the form every year. We encourage all students to complete the FAFSA regardless of household income. Your high school counselor can walk you through this process. When filling out the FAFSA®, you will need the Concordia University Irvine school code: 013885.

For important FAFSA® updates, visit the Concordia 2024-25 FAFSA page.

Start FAFSA® Application

Scholarships

A scholarship is free money you do not have to pay back. Scholarships are a form of merit-based aid, meaning they are offered based on merit or achievement in a specific area. Concordia offers a variety of scholarships, including:

Explore All Scholarships

Grants

A grant is need-based aid 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 FAFSA®. Here are a few grant options that you may be eligible for:

View Grant Options

Loans

A loan is money that you must repay with interest under varying terms and conditions. There are two types of loans: federal and private. Federal loans are a form of need-based aid, meaning they are offered based on financial need as determined by the FAFSA®. Private (or alternative) loans are loans from private sources, such as a bank or financial institution. Examples of loans include:

Learn About Loans

Additional Aid Opportunities

Here are other ways to secure funding that you won’t have to pay back.

Student Employment

Earn money toward tuition and gain career experience through work-study opportunities.

Learn More

Outside Scholarships

Apply for scholarships offered by organizations outside of Concordia University Irvine.

Learn More

ROTC

Contact our Veterans Resource Center Manager to learn about commissioning programs.

Learn More

Net Calculator

Use our Net Price Calculator to determine your scholarship eligibility. Answer a few simple questions to calculate the scholarships you may qualify for and estimate the net price for attending Concordia.

Calculate Scholarships

Important Dates and Deadlines

 

Throughout the year, there are several important dates to keep track of when securing financial aid, such as federal aid deadlines and the California financial aid deadline

Apr

2

May

1

  • National Deposit Deadline

Aug

7

We’re Here to Help

If you’re ready to get started, check out our step-by-step checklist designed to guide you through the financial aid process.

Feeling a bit lost? We understand! Our Financial Aid team is here to walk you through anticipated costs, your financial aid award, and payment options. Contact us to schedule an appointment today.

Schedule an Appointment

Financial Aid Office

Mailing Address

Grimm Hall North, 2nd Floor
Concordia University
1530 Concordia West
Irvine, CA 92612

Phone

(949) 214-3066

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