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Trustees/Presidential

Awarded to superior students selected through special scholarship competition.  ACT of 27

Amounts range from $36,000 to full tuition over 4 years.

Separate application and interview required. Contact Office of Admission.

Presidential Scholarship

Awarded to selected students who participate in the Regents Scholarship Competition.

A limited number of $36,000 scholarships over 4 years.

Same as Regents Scholarship competition.

Augustana Transfer Scholarship

Awarded to five junior/community college transfer students selected through special scholarship committee.

$14,000 over two years

Transfer students offered admission before March 15 are automatically considered.

Parish and College Tuition Grant (PACT)

Any full-time Lutheran student with home congregation participation. Augustana matches church gift.

Varies, renewable, see guidelines on PACT agreement form.

Contact your Pastor or the Office of Admission. March 1 priority deadline.

Haugo Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility based upon selected area of county residence, academic performance, and financial need.

$3,500, renewable

Students offered admission with demonstrated financial need.

Pro Musica Scholarships

Based on performance and potential during audition and selected by Music Dept. faculty.

Varies $1.000,--$5,000.

Contact Admission or Department of Music for audition application.

Alumni Legacy Award

Full-time dependents or spouses of Augustana Bachelor or Master Degree Graduates.

$500, renewable

Contact the Financial Aid or Admission Offices

Augustana South Dakota Grant

South Dakota high school graduates with an ACT composite of 22 or higher and ranked in the upper 25% of their class who enroll full-time, will be considered, based on need.

$1,000, renewable, based on demonstrated need.

FAFSA, students offered admission.

Family Tuition Grant

Students who have an additional immediate family member enrolled. Each family member must be enrolled full-time.

$500 per year

Contact the Financial Aid or Admission Office

Federal Pell Grant

Students with financial need.

Maximum $4,050 per year

FAFSA

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

Students with financial need

$100-$4,000 per year

FAFSA

Federal Perkins Loan

Students with financial need.

Max. $4,000 annually, max. $20,000 towards Bachelor Degree, 5% interest.

FAFSA; Federal loan funds disbursed by Augustana.

Federal Stafford Loan

At least half-time degree-seeking dependent or independent student. Must demonstrate financial need.

Max. $2,625 Fr., max. $3,500 So., max. $5,500 Jr. & Sr. status. Interest variable, reset annually, 8.25% cap.

FAFSA (Separate application also required.)

Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan

At least half-time degree-seeking dependent or independent student.

Annual amount is usually the same as the Stafford Loan. Monthly interest payments are required while in school.

FAFSA (Separate application also required.)

Federal PLUS Program

Parents of undergraduate dependent students.

Up to total cost of attendance less other financial aid. Interest variable, reset annually, 8.5% cap. Repayment begins 60 days after disbursement.

Contact Financial Aid Office for more information. The family should first complete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for other aid.

Nursing Student Loan

Students with financial need admitted to the Nursing Program.

Max. $2,500 for first two years, $4,000 per year beyond second year, 5% interest.

FAFSA

Federal Work Study Program/Augustana Employment

Students with financial need./Students with special skills.

Average award 8 hrs. per week. Students are paid bi-weekly.

FAFSA/Contact Financial Aid Office

Off-campus employment

Interested students.

Varies

Contact the Financial Aid Office

Community Scholarships and Grants

Interested students.

Varies

Available through civic and fraternal organizations, employers, etc. Contact specific organization.

Circle of Courage Minority Scholarship

Full time students who are members of a minority group.

$1000.00-2,500.00/year

Separate application required. Contact Office of Admission.

Theatre Scholarship

Based on past performance and performance during audition.  Selected by Theatre faculty.

$1,000-2,500.00/year

Contact Admission Office or Department of Speech, Communication and Theatre.