Admission & Financial Aid

Scholarships

Every student who is admitted to Concordia University Chicago receives either a merit scholarship or an admission award provided by the University.  See for yourself how affordable Concordia-Chicago is by using our Net Price Calculator. All you need to do is answer a few simple questions to see what financial assistance you may receive!

Scholarship and award programs for students entering in the Fall Semester (2012-13 academic year):

Scholarship / Award

Value

Requirements

Freshman Admission Merit Scholarships


Maintain cumulative GPA of 2.75 at CUC.

Pillars Scholarship

$15,000


Regents Scholarship

$14,000

 

Faculty Scholarship

$13,000

 

Freshman Admission Awards

From $4,500 to $7,500

Maintain cumulative GPA of 2.00 at CUC.

President's Honor Scholar Award

 

$25,942

 

Participate in Honors Program at CUC
Maintain annual GPA of 3.75 at CUC

 

Transfer Admission Merit Scholarships


Maintain Cumulative GPA of 2.75 at CUC.

 

Pillars Scholarship

$12,500

 

 Regents Scholarship

$12,000

 

Faculty Scholarship

$11,000

 

Transfer Admission Awards

From $3,500 to $9,500

Maintain Cumulative GPA of 2.00 at CUC

The Church Professional Grant

$1,500

Provide annual verification of intent to pursue a church profession

The Music Scholarship

Award Amounts Vary

Participate in music activities at CUC. Need not major in Music

Lutheran Servant Award

$500

Provide annual verification of employment of parent/guardian

Lutheran High School Award

Up to $1,000

Complete the FAFSA annually to determine eligibility

The Alumni Grant

$500


Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

$2,000

 

     

*The President's Honors Scholar Award is a scholarship competition by invitation only based on G.P.A. and ACT/SAT scores.