Concordia College, Moorhead, Minn. - Costs and Financial Aid

International Students

Costs and Financial Aid

Concordia offers one of the best values in American higher education. We are located in a lower cost geographic region of the United States (also a very safe region), and so we can provide high quality education at a lower cost than similar schools in more expensive locations. In addition, Concordia prizes the contributions international students make to enhance education on campus, and we are pleased to make available International Student Scholarships that can cover a portion of the costs and help make it more possible for students to enroll.

Academic Year Costs	2013-14 Actual	2014-15 Estimate
Tuition and fees	$32,814	$34,900
Room and board	7,160	7,600

Total "comprehensive cost"	$39,974	$42,500

Additional cost estimate (books, personal spending, travel, and insurance)	4,620	4,620

All in cost to attend for 8 months	$44,594	$47,120

International Student Scholarships
International Student Scholarships based on academic ability and on family need are available. These scholarships can go as high as $20,000 per year for students joining for 2014-15.

In addition to scholarships, international students are eligible to work on campus. Campus employment opportunities are plentiful. We estimate students will earn $2,500 per year from working, but some students who work as much as possible are able to double the estimate.

Education in the USA can be considered as expensive. By offering quality education at a modest cost, and making scholarships and work opportunities available for international students, we hope to make it possible to attract and enroll qualified international students.

Each student/family must submit documentation and certify they have willingness and financial ability to pay their share of the cost before Concordia (or any school) can issue an I-20 form a student needs to apply for a visa.

Additional scholarships available for international students:

IB Scholarship
IB students are well prepared for Concordia study! Students with an IB Diploma who achieve 30 or more points will automatically receive an IB scholarship valued at $5,000 per year. Also, IB students with 30 or more points will receive 24 transfer credits and can join Concordia with sophomore standing, and it is possible to complete a Bachelor Degree in three years if you take a full load of courses each year.

The IB scholarship may be combined with International Student Scholarship, or if you eligible for US federal financial aid may be replaced by a higher amount.

IB Scholarship handout

Scholarship in the Visual Arts
This four-year scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen to recognize excellence in the visual arts and the potential for outstanding artistic contribution to the college community. It is awarded in studio art, graphic design or art history/museum studies. Recipients are expected to declare at least a general art or art history major by the end of their sophomore year.

To be eligible for a Scholarship in the Visual Arts you must be an incoming first-year student accepted for admission to Concordia, have at least a 3.0 grade point average (non-weighted), and exhibit proficiency or intense interest in painting, sculpture, printmaking, drawing, photography, ceramics, graphic design, museum studies or art history.

Questions? Contact Brandon Wente at blwente@cord.edu or 218-299-3145

Scholarship in Visual Arts Deadline: TBD for 2014

Scholarship in Visual Arts Interview: TBD for 2014

More information Download Scholarship Application

Music Scholarships
Music Performance Scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen in recognition of excellence in music performance. All students - regardless of major - are eligible for the $10,000 are awarded to incoming freshmen in recognition of excellence in music performance. All students - regardless of major - are eligible for the $10,000 scholarship ($2,500/year). Scholarships are awarded in piano, voice, guitar, strings, woodwind, brass, percussion and composition. If you are selected as a recipient, you will be expected to enroll in private music lessons and participate in an ensemble in the area of your award.

To be eligible for a Music Performance Scholarship, you must be an incoming first-year or transfer student who has been accepted for admission to Concordia College, have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA (non-weighted), and have exhibited proficiency in vocal, instrumental or piano performance. The initial screening will be based on the Music Scholarship application, two recommendations and an audition recording (or composition portfolio).

Music Scholarship Deadline: TBD for 2014
Music Scholarship Audition: TBD for 2014

More Information | Download Scholarship Application

Theatre Performance and Production Scholarships
Theatre Performance and Production Scholarships, valued at $10,000 ($2,500 per year), were created to recognize excellence in theatre and the potential for exceptional contributions to the Concordia community. In order to maintain the award, recipients participate at a significant level as cast or crew members in each main stage and lab theatre production during their time as a Concordia theatre scholar.

To be eligible for a Theatre Scholarship, you must be an incoming first-year or transfer student who has been accepted for admission to Concordia College, have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA (non-weighted), and have exhibited proficiency in theatre performance or production. The initial screening will be based on the Theatre Scholarship application, two recommendations and a theatrical resumé.

In the event an unavoidable commitment conflicts with the on-campus event date, please contact Brandon Wente at blwente@cord.edu or 218-299-3145to discuss an alternative.

Application Deadline: TBD for 2014
Winter Competition Event: TBD for 2014
Download Scholarship Application
Resumé Samples: Technical and Acting

Speech and Debate Scholarships
In recognition of excellence in Speech or Debate (forensics) and the potential for outstanding contributions to the Concordia community, the college has established Speech and Debate Scholarships valued at $2,500 per year renewable for four years for a total scholarship value of $10,000. Recipients are expected to be a member of either the speech or debate team, both of which are nationally recognized.

To be eligible for a Speech or Debate Scholarship, you must be an incoming first-year or transfer student who has been accepted to Concordia College, have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA (non-weighted), and have exhibited proficiency in speech or debate. The initial screening will be based on the short Speech or Debate Scholarship application, which includes a forensics resumé and brief statement related to your forensics accomplishments. The scholarship application is available at the link below. In the event an applicant needs a paper version, contact Katherine Halvorson at khalvors@cord.edu, 1.800.699.9897or 218.299.4337.

In the event an unavoidable commitment conflicts with the on-campus event date, please contact ontact Katherine Halvorson at khalvors@cord.edu, 1.800.699.9897or 218.299.4337 to discuss an alternative.

Scholarship Application Deadline: TBD for 2014
On-Campus Event: TBD for 2014