Financial Aid for Online Degrees

Although pursuing an advanced degree can be financially challenging, completing it can offer you an opportunity to reach a higher salary. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, public and private school teachers with Master's degrees earn more money, with an 11.31 percent salary difference for public school teachers and an 8.2 percent difference for private school teachers.

Even so, with economic conditions as they are, educators may be worried about how to finance their continuing education now, and ask themselves...

Do I qualify to even apply for a student loan?
What scholarships and grants are available to me?
What kind of local or state incentives are there and how to I find them?

If you have these questions, the answers may be as simple as 1, 2, 3!

Request Information

Talk with a Specialist

Call us now at (877) 251-4405 or request information and we will call you.

Take Your First Step...

Start or complete your Concordia University Online Application. It's simple, quick and essential to start your financial aid process. Concordia makes paying for college a smooth and affordable experience. 100% of eligible students receive some sort of financial aid. As a student pursuing your Master's degree, you may also be eligible for private scholarships and grants. For more information on these, please see Concordia's Web Resources†.

† Link opens a page from the Concordia University Portland Campus web site.

Then Take the Next...

Fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Send the results to Concordia University, Portland (School Code 003191). Once submitted and processed, a Student Aid Report (SAR) will be sent to you. This will include your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) — an amount the government expects that you and your family can reasonably contribute toward your education. Concordia uses this figure to determine financial aid eligibility.

Also, don’t overlook the support your school system offers. Many districts and states offer financial and other support for teachers who go back to school. Simply talk to your school and district leaders and find out!

Now You're On Your Way...

Once you’ve been accepted to Concordia University Online and filed the FAFSA with CU as a recipient, we’ll let you know exactly how much aid you have qualified for (including federal, state, and University monies) in your personalized financial aid package.

REMEMBER... We are here to help you learn more, earn more and be more. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact one of our Enrollment Specialists at (877) 251-4405, or Start Your Application now.